Luxury Resort Executive Chef & Culinary Leader

Enchantment Resort; Sedona (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

At Mii amo, part of Enchantment Resort in Sedona, we’re seeking an outgoing culinary leader to oversee the entire Mii amo Kitchen operation and ensure top-tier food quality, cost control, and safety standards.

You will manage menu development, training, scheduling, and collaboration with purchasing and marketing to deliver extraordinary guest experiences across Forbes standards and Relais & Chateaux partnerships.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent related work-related experience and/or training.
• Prefer 5+ years' prior supervisory skills and hotel/resort culinary/food and beverage management experience.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a Certified Food Handler's Permit issued by the Yavapai County Health Department.
• Experience with menu creation, budgeting, scheduling of staff and controls of labor expenses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and daily execution of all culinary operations at Mii amo.
• Fully responsible for the production of high-quality food products at a cost level consistent with management objectives.
• Responsible for analyzing and developing proper menus consistent with 5-star property.
• Responsible for the implementation and adherence of Mii amo and Forbes Standards.
• Responsible for developing and curating relationships with Relais and Chateaux culinary teams.
• Promote Mii amo and Enchantment via marketing, media and PR activities.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef at Enchantment to develop and cross-utilize culinary talent.
• Ensure health and safety standards across all kitchen activities.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in proper techniques and cost controls.
• Interview, hire, train and review performance of kitchen and utility personnel.
• Provide training, coaching and counseling to develop staff to fullest capabilities.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health regulations across all kitchen areas.
• Create and enforce standard recipes and menus for all dishes.
• Test new products, presentations, recipes, trends and formulas.
• Control inventory and ordering of food, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Monitor labor to align with department and resort guidelines.
• Collaborate with purchasing to ensure quality at attractive rates.
• Identify opportunities for local purveyor collaborations.
• Create strong guest experiences and oversee Chef Garden operations.
• Develop special culinary programming for guests.
• Foster a supportive work environment and attract/retain talent.
• Maintain contacts with health officials.
• Maximize food profitability and control expenses.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Supervisory skills

Budgeting

Menu development

Food safety

Vendor relations

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

At Mii amo, part of Enchantment Resort in Sedona, we’re seeking an outgoing culinary leader to oversee the entire Mii amo Kitchen operation and ensure top-tier food quality, cost control, and safety standards.

You will manage menu development, training, scheduling, and collaboration with purchasing and marketing to deliver extraordinary guest experiences across Forbes standards and Relais & Chateaux partnerships.