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EXECUTIVE CHEF PROFILE:

THE MIRABEL CLUB

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

THE EXECUTIVE CHEF OPPORTUNITY AT THE MIRABEL CLUB

Located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, Mirabel is looking for a driven, passionate, and innovative Executive Chef ready to take the culinary program to a new level. Mirabel is a private, member-owned country club with a lively, intimate, warm, and welcoming membership who enjoy an active lifestyle. The ideal Chef will take true ownership of the culinary operation, someone who listens, embraces opportunities, and finds creative solutions while delivering exceptional consistency and seasonality. Members are excited for a Chef who will bring fresh ideas and help design new menu items and unique culinary experiences, from Harvest events and great bites to memorable activations throughout the Club. This is an amazing opportunity to lead a talented culinary team and make a meaningful culinary impact in a first-class, friendly club community.

ABOUT THE MIRABEL CLUB & COMMUNITY

Mirabel is an exceptional private community nestled in the high-desert foothills of North Scottsdale, surrounded by the natural beauty of the McDowell/Sonoran Preserve and Tonto National Forest. Spanning 713 acres, the community encompasses 335 homesites. It is built around the separately owned Mirabel Club, creating an intimate setting where exceptional amenities, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community come together. At the heart of Mirabel is its award‑winning, Platinum Club of America private Club, featuring a Tom Fazio‑designed 18‑hole championship golf course and a spectacular 40,000‑square‑foot Desert Lodge Clubhouse. The Club offers an impressive array of amenities, including indoor and outdoor dining, a vibrant bar, fire‑lit patios, comprehensive fitness facilities, full‑service spa and salon, resort‑style pool with private cabanas, four Har‑Tru tennis courts, and four pickleball courts. A recently completed $6.5 million renovation further elevated the member experience through an expanded kitchen and fitness facilities, enhanced casual dining, a new bar, locker room renovations, and the addition of four pickleball courts. Located in North Scottsdale, Mirabel offers an extraordinary lifestyle surrounded by mountain vistas, desert landscapes, and the diverse cultural and recreational opportunities of the Scottsdale area. From golf, tennis, dining, and wellness to art, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and vibrant social experiences, Mirabel provides a unique combination of natural beauty, refined amenities, and a warm, connected community.

THE MIRABEL CLUB BY THE NUMBERS:

275 Golf Members; 50 Social Members | Average Age: 64 Gross Volume Approximately: $14M Annual Food Volume Approximately: $1M Annual Beverage Volume Approximately: $600,000 Annual Food Cost Approximately: 41% 85% à la carte | 15% Catering 27,000 Covers Per Year 140 employees (in-season) |15 kitchen employees Housing for H2B employees 3 Kitchens (Main Kitchen, Pizza Kitchen, 10th Tee Grill) POS & Accounting System: Jonas

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FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS

Mirabel’s dining experience is best described as high‑quality, approachable cuisine in an upscale yet relaxed environment, balancing signature favorites with innovation, healthy selections, and seasonal offerings. Desert Lodge, the Club’s primary dining venue, accommodates up to 200 people. During high season, breakfast and lunch are offered Tuesday, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Low season dining is Wednesday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Sunday for breakfast and lunch. The Men’s Grill seats 45 and serves breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday during high season. The Pizza Patio, accommodating 50, operates approximately two evenings per week during high season. The Tenth Tee Grill operates Tuesday through Sunday during high season from approximately 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, offering pre‑made snacks for golfers. Additional comfort stations provide snacks and beverages throughout the course. An important part of Mirabel’s culinary identity is its signature “cravables,” house‑made favorites members associate with the Club, including the Mirabel Magic Cookie, Chex Mix featuring the Club’s own seasoning blend, and house‑made beef jerky. Mirabel also offers catering for member events, including private functions, in‑home catering, party‑planning assistance, and a wine‑buying program.

EXECUTIVE CHEF – POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Chef (EC) at Mirabel provides hands‑on leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across multiple food and beverage outlets within a high‑volume, high‑revenue club environment. This includes à la carte dining, banquets and events, member programming, and specialty outlets. The EC is responsible for menu development, food purchasing specifications, and recipe standards; leading the training, mentorship, and supervision of the culinary team; overseeing food and labor cost controls across all outlets; and consistently delivering exceptional food quality while maintaining the highest professional standards for safety and sanitation. Leadership Be a collaborative team player who is willing to be “hands‑on” when necessary but understands when to step back and lead the team. Be an active and dynamic recruiter of team members and someone who inherently enjoys developing and building his/her team and leading them to significant, positive membership satisfaction outcomes. Involve associates in the decision‑making process of how ‘work gets done’ and create a work environment people want to come to and participate in every day. Have a passion and aptitude for teaching and training for all food service personnel. Be a focused and consistent evaluator of personnel, ensuring that standards of conduct and delivery are met; this includes oversight of high standards of appearance, hospitality, service, and cleanliness of the kitchen facilities. Work closely with the front of house food and beverage managers to assure a cohesive experience that consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests. Hold daily/weekly staff briefings with direct reports to keep them informed of necessary and relevant activities and expectations at the Club. #J-18808-Ljbffr BoardRoom magazine