Sous Chef

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa; Carefree (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary wellness classes

Complimentary shift meal

Team member referral bonus

Resort rates & discounts

401K Retirement plan

Affordable health insurance

Job summary

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree, AZ is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our hospitality team. You will oversee mise en place for soups, vegetables and meats, manage line prep, and ensure quality and sanitation on the kitchen line.

We value health and wellness and expect candidates to work all shifts, including weekends, and to maintain high standards in temperature control and knife safety.

Qualifications

• One to two years’ experience as Sous Chef
• Willing and able to work all shifts including weekends/holidays
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Knowledge/passion in Health & Wellness

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and aiding in the preparation of mise en place for soups, vegetables, and meats as well as other hot or cold items on the line or pantry
• Understanding all seasoning and portion controls; is responsible for either hot or cold lines during service
• The sanitation and cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen.
• Daily produce orders, and meat inventories
• The knowledge of the safe use of knives and the safe application of all equipment, tools in the kitchen
• The knowledge of the temperature controls and adjustments for all stoves, grills, broilers, and ovens.

Job description

CIVANA’s mission is to inspire mindfully, measurably greater wellness in all who crave it. The CIVANA model is shaped by a wellness philosophy that serves everyone: happiness first, healthiness always. This is delivered via a curated wellness program that focuses on connecting mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs, providing guests with tools they can take with them wherever they go, and build upon each time they return.

ACCOLADES

• 2026 Newsweek’s World’s Most Extraordinary Spas
• 2026 The Zoe Report Readers’ Choice Awards: #5 Best U.S. Yoga Retreat
• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 Travel & Leisure World's Best Award - Top 10 Destination Spa
• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 USA Today Readers' Choice Award - Top 10 Best Spa Resort
• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Award - Top Destination Spa in the US
• 2025, 2024, 2023 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award
• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 U.S. News & World Report - Best Hotels in the US
• 2024 Oprah Daily Hotel O-Wards - Top Wellness Resort to Find 2024 Your (Higher) Purpose
• 2024 Reader’s Digest - 20 Best Wellness Retreats to Help You Relax and Recharge
• 2024, 2023, 2022 OpenTable Diners' Choice Award
• 2023 Women’s Health Travel Awards - Best Yoga Retreat in the World
• 2023 Men’s Health Travel Awards - Top Relaxation Destination
• AAA Four Diamond Rating
• AAA Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping Award

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT CIVANA

• Complimentary access to wellness classes & programming
• Complimentary shift meal
• Team member referral bonus
• Generous Team Member & Friends & Family Resort rates & discounts
• 401K Retirement plan with Employer Matching
• Affordable health insurance starting the 1st of the month following hire date

IDEAL CANDIDATES

We are seeking passionate, service-oriented, positive and hard-working individuals with a love for health and wellness, and an excitement for hospitality.

This is Regular Full Time position for both AM and PM shifts

As a Sous Chef You Will Be Responsible For

• Overseeing and aiding in the preparation of, mise en place for soups, vegetables, and meats as well as other hot or cold items on the line or pantry
• Understanding all seasoning and portion controls, is responsible for either hot or cold lines during service
• The sanitation and cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen.
• Daily produce orders, and meat inventories
• The knowledge of the safe use of knives and the safe application of all equipment, tools in the kitchen
• The knowledge of the temperature controls and adjustments for all stoves, grills, broilers, and ovens.

Qualifications

• One to two years’ experience as Sous Chef
• Willing and able to work all shifts including weekends/holidays
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Knowledge/passion in Health & Wellness