Location:

Tucson, AZ Salary:

$120K-$150K + 10% target bonus

Benefits:

Standard benefits; PTO; relocation assistance available The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations for a premier resort in Tucson, bringing a visionary culinary perspective and an exceptional pedigree of fine dining excellence to a dynamic, guest-focused dining program. This role is designed for a bold, creative culinary leader with Michelin or James Beard recognized experience who is inspired to elevate the resort's dining identity and deliver a transformative culinary experience in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Qualifications Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader with a distinguished background in Michelin-starred or James Beard recognized restaurants, hotels, or resort environments Visionary culinary perspective with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative, boundary-pushing menus that reflect a deep respect for local ingredients, culinary tradition, and the unique character of the Tucson and Sonoran Desert region Strong operational and financial acumen with a track record of managing food costs, budgets, and kitchen operations to drive profitability and culinary excellence across multiple resort dining outlets Responsibilities Lead all culinary operations across all resort dining outlets and event functions, setting a bold culinary vision that elevates the resort's dining identity and delivers a consistently transformative guest experience Develop and execute innovative, seasonally driven menus that celebrate the rich culinary heritage and local ingredients of the Tucson region while reflecting the highest standards of fine dining excellence Recruit, mentor, and develop a world-class culinary team while fostering a culture of creativity, culinary passion, and continuous improvement in a premier Arizona resort destination