Litchfield's Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine Deeply entwined with Arizona history since 1929, The Wigwam welcomes you to make a historic career move and join our family! The Wigwam is a Four Diamond property with 331 guest rooms spanning across 440 acres. The Wigwam is a renowned Arizona landmark, nestled in the community of Litchfield Park, AZ and is a true representation of an authentic Arizona experience. We are currently seeking enthusiastic, driven individuals, with a great attitude and a passion for excellence to join us in curating incredible guest experiences and lasting memories. Come make some history with us! The Wigwam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Responsibilities You will serve as the “Face” of the restaurant in the hotel and community You will create, cost, and implement (seasonal) menus and special menus You will attract, retain, and mentor the best culinary talent You will complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for the restaurant You will collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations You will train the restaurant culinary and operations team on the menu and daily specials You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information You will attend weekly F&B meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meeting representing the culinary team You will be the example that the culinary team follows You will manage costs related to the restaurant, analyze, and control costs to achieve a profitable operation You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handle any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with ppm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following day’s service Qualifications Someone passionate about developing a culinary team Someone with a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays Someone with experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen, with a leadership capacity Someone with full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco‑sure food safety and health report Someone with an active Food handler’s certification is a plus; the property will provide training as needed Someone with strong organizational skills Someone who is able to work independently At least 21 years of age Have a desire to exceed expectations An energetic personality Compensation & Benefits Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Benefits include: comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on‑site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co