Executive Chef | Glenrosa

Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, located in Tempe, AZ, is an exciting hospitality-focused property that is part of the globally recognized Troon organization. Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, specializing in golf, hospitality, and residential community services, with over 900 locations spread across more than 45 states and 27 countries. This affiliation provides a stable and growth-oriented environment for employees. The company culture emphasizes being energetically positive, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, offering a supportive platform for career advancement within the hospitality sector.

Within Grass Clippings Rolling Hills operates Glenrosa, a vibrant Sonoran live-fire restaurant and social hub that is far from a traditional golf course dining experience. Since its opening in April 2025, Glenrosa has quickly positioned itself as a culinary destination in Arizona, raking in over $4 million in sales, and constantly pushing innovative cuisine created from scratch with bold, distinctive flavors inspired by the Sonoran and Southwest region. The restaurant offers a dynamic gathering place that combines modern hospitality energy with a commitment to community and scratch-made food authenticity.

The role of Executive Chef at Glenrosa is a unique opportunity for culinary leaders ready to take charge of a lively kitchen environment that thrives on creativity, quality, and team culture. This full-time position demands a leader who is not only passionate about food but also exceptional at managing kitchen operations, driving innovative menu development, and fostering a positive, productive atmosphere where team members are valued and inspired. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations including menu planning, food cost control, inventory management, staff scheduling, training, and compliance with health and safety standards.

This role demands hands-on leadership, requiring the Executive Chef to work closely alongside food and beverage leadership while collaborating extensively with Events, Golf, and Grass Clippings staff to support various activations such as tournaments, nightlife events, and private dining experiences. Success in this position is defined by building a kitchen environment people are proud to work in, delivering an exceptional culinary experience that guests talk about, and crafting menus that remain fresh, seasonal, and aligned with Glenrosa’s bold culinary identity.

Additionally, the Executive Chef will have responsibility for ensuring food cost efficiency without compromising quality and contributing to making Glenrosa one of the most talked-about dining spots in the Valley. Experience with tools such as BevSpot for inventory control, proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with budgeting and food cost tracking, and event catering execution are valuable skills for thriving in this role. The ideal candidate values team accountability, creativity, and embodies genuine hospitality, with a particular passion for live-fire and wood-fire cooking techniques.

By joining Grass Clippings Rolling Hills and Troon, the Executive Chef steps into a position of influence within a top-tier hospitality network that rewards innovation, leadership, and commitment to excellence. This role offers the chance to craft a seasonal rotating menu rich with Sonoran flavors, develop staff training programs emphasizing hospitality-first kitchen culture, and shape event menus that complement the vibrant activities hosted at Glenrosa. If you are a motivated culinary professional looking for a challenging yet rewarding role backed by the resources of a leading global company, this position promises career growth and creative fulfillment in Arizona’s exciting food and hospitality scene.