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Property Executive Chef - Arizona Biltmore

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plans
Paid Time Off
On-site wellness programs
Local discounts
Employee rates on hotel stays
Training and development opportunities

Job Description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a renowned hospitality management company dedicated to fostering a People First culture, emphasizing employee well-being, diversity, growth, and development. With over 230 properties worldwide, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and advance their careers. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. It also provides continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring that team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the hospitality industry. Pyramid Global Hospitality values meaningful relationships and strives to create exceptional guest experiences, making it a desirable employer for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

One of Pyramid Global Hospitality's flagship properties is the iconic Arizona Biltmore, located in the prestigious Biltmore neighborhood in Phoenix. Known as the "Jewel of the Desert," this historic resort spans 39 acres and reopened in May 2021 after an extensive $150 million restoration. The resort features over 700 rooms, more than 200,000 square feet of banquet space, nine food and beverage outlets, a luxury spa, and seven pools including a 65-foot waterslide. As a luxury property under the LXR Hotel & Resort brand by Hilton, the Arizona Biltmore offers a unique blend of bespoke service and personalized guest experiences. Team members at this property benefit from exclusive travel perks through Hilton and Pyramid Global Hospitality travel benefits.

The Property Executive Chef role at Arizona Biltmore is a prestigious position that provides overall culinary leadership across all food and beverage outlets on the property, including restaurants, lounges, banquets, catering, in-room dining, and employee dining. This senior leadership role involves managing a high-volume, multi-outlet culinary operation that serves a diverse clientele and hosts numerous events and large-scale functions annually. The Executive Chef is responsible for setting the culinary vision, managing quality standards, overseeing food planning and production, and controlling costs while maintaining creativity and innovation.

The Executive Chef champions sustainability initiatives, supports talent development, and fosters a culture of excellence that enhances both guest satisfaction and team member engagement. As a key member of the resort's Executive Committee, the chef collaborates with other senior leaders to ensure brand standards are met and strategic business objectives are achieved. This role requires dynamic operational management skills, financial acumen for budget and cost control, and strong leadership to inspire and develop the culinary team, including executive sous chefs, banquet and pastry leadership, and line personnel.

Ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations is critical, along with driving sustainable practices such as responsible sourcing and waste reduction. The Executive Chef also plays an important role in guest engagement and community presence, working closely with marketing and public relations to elevate the resort's culinary profile through events, social media, and press features. This position demands someone with extensive culinary experience, preferably in luxury hotel or resort environments, who brings a passion for innovation, quality, and team development. The Arizona Biltmore offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned culinary professional to lead a historic landmark destination’s culinary operations within a supportive and growth-oriented company.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least eight years of culinary experience
  • Minimum five years in an Executive Chef role
  • Culinary school or apprenticeship completion preferred
  • Experience in luxury hotel, resort, or casino preferred
  • Proven leadership and management expertise
  • Knowledge of food safety and health regulations
  • Maricopa County Food Handler Card required
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • Ability to work in a high-volume multi-outlet culinary environment
  • Strong financial and operational management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to sustainability and quality
  • Eligibility to work in the United States.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Accredited culinary school or Apprenticeship graduate strongly preferred
  • Four-year degree in a related field a plus
  • At least eight years in a culinary field
  • Minimum of five years as an Executive Chef
  • Experience managing multi-outlet and high-volume banquet operations
  • Proven leadership managing direct reports
  • Experience owning culinary budgets and forecasts
  • Maricopa County Food Handler Card
  • ServSafe preferred
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Excellent leadership and team development abilities
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and sustainability best practices
  • Effective communication and guest engagement skills
  • Ability to innovate and drive menu development.

Job Duties

  • Provide overall culinary direction and vision for all food outlets, lounges, banquet and convention operations, in-room dining, pool and recreation venues, and employee dining
  • Lead daily operations through the culinary leadership team, conducting line checks, tastings, and walk-throughs
  • Anticipate operational needs across concurrent outlets and events, balancing competing priorities while maintaining flawless execution during peak service periods
  • Create, implement, and continuously evolve menus and individual menu items based on current food trends, regional tastes, seasonality, and distinct concept identities
  • Develop signature banquet and catering menus, themed events, tasting menus, and bespoke client experiences
  • Conduct menu engineering analyses leveraging sales data, cost analysis, and guest feedback
  • Own culinary financial performance including food and labor budgets, forecasts, and cost-of-sales targets
  • Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, and Finance to negotiate vendor programs and align operational decisions with financial objectives
  • Analyze production flow, productivity standards, and staffing models to implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Hire, train, supervise, schedule, and lead the culinary brigade
  • Build a culture of respect, accountability, professionalism, and craftsmanship
  • Develop and mentor culinary leaders through coaching, training, performance reviews, and succession planning
  • Ensure strict adherence to all safety, sanitation, EcoSure, and Health Department/HACCP standards
  • Champion sustainability initiatives including responsible sourcing and food waste reduction
  • Engage guests, VIPs, industry professionals, and media during peak service and signature events
  • Partner with Marketing and Public Relations on storytelling and social media content
  • Direct execution of banquet, convention, and catering culinary operations ensuring flawless delivery
  • Maintain strong collaboration with all resort departments and serve on the Executive Committee and Food & Beverage leadership team.

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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