Executive Chef jobs in Tucson, AZ

• Manages all major Food and Beverage Kitchen operating expenses, set margins and manages against projections. Adopts and incorporates best practices to include the use of recommended inventory management software and other analytics tools.
• Regularly walks the dining room floor during meal service to interact with and develop rapport with members and guests and to ensure quality and execution is according to standard.
• The majority of each day is to be dedicated to management and supervisory duties.
• Creates events and theme menus, decorations, banquets and special events.
• Directs ordering amounts, inventory levels, timing of orders, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
• Inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products in order to maintain the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Maintains quality of food products and ensures consistency in food delivery and standards.
• Measures effectiveness of the Food and Beverage Kitchen department through the Food and Beverage profit and service performance of the facility.
• Creates recipes and support materials, such as recipe cards, descriptions, menu guides and/or pictures.
• Develops strong working relationships with all Troon preferred suppliers and actively participates in recommended programming.
• Ensures that a quality sanitation program is followed throughout the Kitchen operation.
• Ensures proper monitoring of storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addresses complaints and resolves  
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Chefs, Cooks, and Stewards.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Actively participates in ongoing communications with Corporate F&B team and other networking events.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Five years’ experience in a private club or multi-faceted restaurant with high average check and volume.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Creativity in menu planning and event execution.
• Passionate, with exceptional attention to detail..

Other Qualifications:

• Must have Food Safety and Sanitation Training.
• Possesses knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes.