Sous Chef

Canyon Ranch; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

25 days time off

Supplemental health care options

Employer-paid life insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

Canyon Ranch is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Tucson. This hands-on role focuses on quality, presentation, and wellness-aligned cuisine while supervising staff and daily kitchen operations.

You will uphold health codes, ServSafe standards, and Canyon Ranch nutrition philosophy. Weekly schedules include mornings, weekends, and special events in a wellness-focused resort environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef or similar supervisory kitchen role (preferably in hospitality or health facility).
• Instructing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nutritional cooking, food handling, and safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Flexible availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation.
• Supervise culinary staff and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain health codes and ServSafe compliance.
• Communicate Canyon Ranch nutrition philosophy in menu items.
• Lead food demonstrations and special functions in the Demonstration Kitchen.
• Manage scheduling and colleague diner oversight.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Supervisory leadership

Nutrition cooking

Job description

Overview

Canyon Ranch inspires your well way of life. Since 1979, Canyon Ranch has been a trailblazer and leader of the integrative wellness lifestyle through immersive, life-changing destinations in Tucson, Arizona and Lenox, Massachusetts, and the largest day spa in North America at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Canyon Ranch guests experience lasting transformation through curated pathways that answer their wellness intentions. We deliver personal guidance from world-class experts in health & performance, food & nutrition, spa & beauty, fitness & movement, and mind & spirit that inspire proven, lasting impact on Canyon Ranch members as they pursue their well path.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team! This hands‑on position plays a key role in ensuring the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation while upholding our wellness-oriented nutrition philosophy. The Sous Chef will supervise and support the culinary staff, manage daily operations, and adhere to Canyon Ranch and ServSafe policies. This position requires weekend and open availability.

Enjoy a structured schedule with no late nights, supporting a healthier work–life balance than traditional restaurant kitchens.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Food Quality & Presentation:

  
  
  
  
  • Ensure all menu items meet high standards for preparation, taste, and presentation.
  
  
  • Oversee recipe adherence and maintain \"model\" plates for meal service.
  
  
  
  


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  Operational Leadership:

  
  
  
  
  • Provide daily supervision of culinary staff, ensuring timeliness and readiness for each shift.
  
  
  • Manage the breakdown and reset of stations after service and proactively address operational challenges to ensure smooth shifts.
  
  
  
  


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  Health & Safety Compliance:

  
  
  
  
  • Maintain compliance with all Pima County Health codes.
  
  
  • Oversee staff adherence to ServSafe and safety procedures.
  
  
  • Report and follow up on safety concerns to maintain a safe working environment.
  
  
  
  


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  Canyon Ranch Nutrition Philosophy:

  
  
  
  
  • Understand and communicate Canyon Ranch’s nutrition philosophy, menu ingredients, and overall resort offerings to assist guest and staff inquiries.
  
  
  
  


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  Food Demonstrations & Special Functions:

  
  
  
  
  • Prepare and present all food demonstrations, special functions, and lectures in the Demonstration Kitchen, aligning with Canyon Ranch Food & Beverage messaging.
  
  
  • Teach and provide food preparation demonstrations to guests and colleagues.
  
  
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and other Culinary Instructor(s) on seasonal programming and class topics.
  
  
  • Oversee the revenue generated in the Demonstration Kitchen.
  
  
  
  


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  Additional Responsibilities:

  
  
  
  
  • Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling and oversight of the colleague diner.
  
  
  • Supervise food production, storage, and handling to align with Canyon Ranch standards and health guidelines.
  
  
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE

• Use of services and facilities including the gym, spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.


• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment


• 25 Days of personal (vacation/sick/holiday) time off


• Supplemental Health care options (including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care)


• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Maternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef or similar supervisory kitchen role (preferably in hospitality or health facility).


• Instructing experience preferred.


• Knowledge of nutritional cooking, food handling, and safety standards.


• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.


• Flexible availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.