Wellness Resort Executive Sous Chef & Culinary Leader

Canyon Ranch; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Ranch is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Tucson, AZ to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold food safety and quality, and supervise culinary staff. You will support budget goals and ensure nourishing guest experiences in a world-class wellness resort environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in related roles and an associate degree or equivalent training, with strong leadership and cost-control capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3–5 years in same or related field.
• Minimum education: associate degree or two-year equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations; ensure food safety and quality; supervise and develop staff; support budget goals.
• Manage preparation, production and presentation of all food in the main kitchen; ensure sanitary, cost-effective practices.
• Oversee recipes and presentation; align with Canyon Ranch philosophy; follow Health Dept and Serv-Safe standards.
• Supervise culinary staff; hire, train, coach, and conduct performance discussions; manage schedules.
• Assist in department budgeting and control food costs to meet goals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Food safety

Quality assurance

Restaurant operations

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Canyon Ranch is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Tucson, AZ to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold food safety and quality, and supervise culinary staff. You will support budget goals and ensure nourishing guest experiences in a world-class wellness resort environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in related roles and an associate degree or equivalent training, with strong leadership and cost-control capabilities.