About our Brand

That colorful hotel in the desert, The Saguaro is a good time. It’s not that complicated. There’s plenty of sunshine, a buzzing pool scene and lots of local flavor.

We are seeking a dynamic Restaurant Executive Chef to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times

Establish and maintain good communication and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel. Must have strong leadership skills

Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions

Maintain “open door” communication with employees

Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control

Responsible for directing food preparation and managing kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared properly. Must be a problem solver, ready to come up with on the spot solutions for problems that may occur in the kitchen.

May expedite during service of the kitchen. He or she will be responsible for arranging tickets and ordering food preparation so that guests receive food in the order it should be sent out. The expediting system may differ in different kitchen outlets.

Responsible for ensuring that food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest quality

Order all kitchen products in conjunction with the purchaser making sure adequate amounts of food, dry goods and equipment are stocked daily in the kitchen

In charge of all butchering of whole animals and fish products. The butchering involves portioning and keeping track of protein counts for ordering purposes.

Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, managing and scheduling personnel

Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward

Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable

Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files

Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements

Attend relevant meetings

Core Competencies

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Culinary degree preferred

Five (5) years related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred

Strong communication skills

Collaborative spirit

Ethical Conduct

Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Opera PMS

Positive Attitude

Eye for Detail

Problem solving abilities

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience.

We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.