Executive Chef @ The Preserve Fine Dining | Catalina Area | Full-TIme at Saddlebrooke Two

Tucson, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Development, Kitchen Operations Management, Team Leadership, Cost Control, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Vendor Relations, Sanitation Standards, Staff Training, Food Quality Monitoring, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Banquet Execution, Recipe Development, Menu Costing, Health Code Compliance

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including the development and execution of innovative, seasonal menus that meet guest expectations and dietary needs. This role involves leading, training, and managing a team of culinary professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, consistency, and high performance. The Executive Chef ensures food and labor costs remain within budget, analyzes financial reports to drive efficiency, and implements systems to reduce waste. Additional responsibilities include overseeing inventory control, purchasing, and vendor relations to ensure product quality and availability. The Executive Chef maintains strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, conducts regular kitchen inspections, and enforces best practices to ensure a clean and organized work environment. Coordination with front-of-house teams and event managers is essential to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction. This role also requires constant monitoring of food quality, staff performance, and guest feedback to drive continuous improvement across all culinary operations. PURPOSE OF POSITION /SUMMARY Oversees daily kitchen operations including food preparation, line execution, and quality control to ensure consistency and excellence in all culinary offerings. Manages kitchen staff hiring, training, scheduling, and performance to maintain a cohesive, efficient, and motivated culinary team. Monitors and controls food and labor costs, manage inventory and purchasing, and ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. Collaborates with front-of-house leadership and other departments to plan special events, respond to guest feedback, and support overall food & beverage goals. Requirements EXPERIENCE 5-8 years culinary background including prior supervisory experience. REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING Food Handler’s Card Must be Serv-safe Manager certified Culinary education, preferred REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Up to date knowledge of all health codes Purchasing Experience General computer knowledge Strong customer service skills Ability to follow detailed instructions Operate and execute business in smooth and structured manner Must have ability to execute and produce banquet events Consistently maintain the budgeted cost of sales for food and labor. Must work with F&B management to forecast covers on a nightly and weekly basis. Inventory control – must keep accurate food inventory consistent with scheduled end of month requirements. Knowledge of inventory process Ability to train/educate BOH staff on new and existing recipes. Ability to train/education FOH new menu items and host tastings. Ability to update menus regularly as business needs dictate. Produce, execute and train staff on appealing, quality menus in both taste and appearance. Ability to cost out menus and specials for sale on menu Benefits: Medical (Company pays 75%) Dental Vision Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability Company-matched 401(k) plan Company-paid training Vacation Holiday Sick pay Other unique perks About SaddleBrooke Two Our luxurious, 55+ adult active lifestyle community is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, surrounded by beautiful panoramic views of the vistas and desert. Voted Best Retirement Community, Arizona Daily Star Reader’s Choice Winner, six years in a row; and rated one of the top 10 places to retire in Arizona by Ideal Living Magazine. Discover why our work-life is inspired by SaddleBrooke Two. SaddleBrooke Two is an E-Verify employer and conducts a background check on every team member. In addition, SaddleBrooke Two may further conduct a financial background check for this position, prior to finalizing any job offer. SaddleBrooke Two is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected category.

Responsibilities

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including developing and executing seasonal menus while leading, training, and managing the culinary team. This role also involves ensuring food and labor costs remain within budget, managing inventory, and maintaining strict compliance with health and sanitation standards.