Litchfield's Chef de Cuisine - The Wigwam

About Our Property

• The Wigwam is a Four Diamond property with 331 guest rooms spanning across 440 acres.
• Nestled in the community of Litchfield Park, AZ, The Wigwam is a renowned Arizona landmark.
• We are currently seeking enthusiastic, driven individuals with a great attitude and a passion for excellence to join our team.
• The Wigwam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the “Face” of the restaurant in the hotel and community.
• Create, cost, and implement (seasonal) menus and special menus.
• Attract, retain, and mentor the best culinary talent.
• Complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for the restaurant.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations.
• Train the restaurant culinary and operations team on the menu and daily specials.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns, and improvements if needed.
• Conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information.
• Attend weekly F&B meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meetings representing the culinary team.
• Be the example that the culinary team follows.
• Manage costs related to the restaurant, analyze, and control costs to achieve a profitable operation.
• Have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handle any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency.
• Work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily.
• Guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with the pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following day's service.

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing a culinary team.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience as a cook in a high-volume professional kitchen with a leadership capacity.
• Full knowledge of state health codes and eco-sure food safety and health reports.
• An active Food Handler’s certification is a plus, the property will provide training as needed.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Energetic personality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.