Executive Chef Are you an accomplished Executive Chef who brings together creativity, consistency, and operational discipline? Do you thrive in high-volume, high-standard commercial kitchens where every detail matters? Join a leading national culinary and food-service organization as an Executive Chef responsible for leading large-scale food production in a fast-paced, highly coordinated environment. This is an opportunity to shape menus, develop people, improve processes, and deliver exceptional culinary quality at scale. About the Opportunity The successful candidate will lead culinary operations within a complex production facility serving high-profile customers with exacting standards. You will oversee recipe execution, menu development, food safety, staffing, inventory, budgets, quality systems, and team development. This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys balancing creativity with precision, building strong teams, and delivering consistent results under demanding timelines. What You'll Enjoy Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning Day 1 Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D beginning Day 1 401(k) with company match Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Tuition reimbursement Free meals during shifts On-site parking Access to employee financial-wellness resources Meaningful opportunities for career growth within a global culinary organization What You'll Do Lead large-scale food production in a high-volume commercial kitchen. Ensure recipes, flavor, presentation, quality, and customer standards are consistently met. Support menu development, recipe testing, culinary presentations, and new food initiatives. Plan staffing, production workflow, and daily kitchen priorities. Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary team members. Manage food costs, labor costs, inventory, waste, budgets, and product availability. Conduct taste checks, quality evaluations, audits, and HACCP reviews. Maintain sanitation, hygiene, food-safety, and regulatory standards. Investigate customer complaints and quality issues, then implement corrective actions. Partner with culinary, operations, procurement, and other departments to improve efficiency and service. Monitor production schedules and adjust resources to meet changing operational demands. Drive continuous improvement, consistent execution, and a positive team culture. What We're Looking For 5-7 or more years of experience in commercial, institutional, catering, banquet, hotel, airline, or other high-volume culinary operations At least 2 years of experience in a Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or comparable leadership role Experience leading large culinary or food-production teams Culinary school training, certification, or apprenticeship preferred Strong working knowledge of HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems Experience managing food cost, labor cost, inventory, waste, and kitchen budgets Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and motivate employees Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to remain calm, decisive, and hands-on in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with standard business and kitchen-management systems The Ideal Candidate You are a hands-on culinary leader who combines high standards with practical leadership. You know how to create exceptional food while building systems that produce consistent results. You are comfortable working on the floor, coaching teams, solving problems in real time, and partnering across departments to meet customer expectations. You take pride in developing people, improving processes, protecting food safety, and delivering quality every day. Apply Today If you are ready to bring your culinary leadership to a high-impact, large-scale operation, we invite you to apply. Join a team where your expertise will help shape exceptional food experiences, develop future culinary leaders, and deliver excellence at scale. Bring your experience, creativity, and leadership to an organization where every meal matters.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,866.00 - $90,017.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): What are your salary expectations for this role? Do you have five to seven years of experience in commercial cooking, with at least two years in a management position? Do you have apprenticeship or certification course from culinary school? Ability to

Commute:

Phoenix, AZ 85040 (Required)

Work Location:

In person