Resort Executive Chef

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality company dedicated to putting people first. With a portfolio of over 230 properties worldwide, Pyramid Global Hospitality is renowned for creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that promotes diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. The company emphasizes a People First culture, which reflects in its approach to employee development, comprehensive benefits, and commitment to building meaningful relationships with its workforce. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a variety of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, unique perks like on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. This dedication to their employees is matched by their commitment to providing ongoing training and development opportunities that help team members build the skills and knowledge necessary to advance their careers.

Within this renowned hospitality group lies The Wigwam, a historic Arizona landmark with deep roots dating back to 1929. Located in Litchfield Park, AZ, The Wigwam is a Four Diamond property featuring 331 guest rooms spread over a vast 440-acre estate. The Wigwam offers an authentic Arizona experience and stands as a symbol of heritage and luxury in the region. Currently seeking driven and enthusiastic individuals, The Wigwam invites hospitality professionals to make a historic career move and join its welcoming family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, The Wigwam fosters a culture where every employee can thrive and contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences.

The role available at The Wigwam is that of an Executive Chef, a pivotal leadership position responsible for the culinary operation of this prestigious property. The Executive Chef will be entrusted with designing menus that reflect seasonal availability and align with the restaurant's concept, as well as developing food and beverage merchandising programs for retail elements within the hotel. Creativity and strategic insight will be essential, as this role involves analyzing existing menus and procedures to improve profits and quality continually. Staying attuned to industry trends, guest preferences, and the hotel's unique guest mix will guide menu adjustments and innovations. Leading daily, seasonal, and special event menu development, the Executive Chef will enhance the guest dining experience while maintaining a strict focus on budget adherence through accurate forecasting of purchases and food costs.

In addition to culinary creativity and financial management, the Executive Chef will take a leadership role in safety, efficiency, and food production sanitation. Responsibilities include developing purchase specifications and ensuring adherence to inspection and receiving standards. Oversight extends to supervising the Stewarding department's activities and personnel, designing training and development plans to improve team skills, and collaborating closely with the culinary team to demonstrate and uphold recipe and food quality standards. Innovation will extend to creating an amenity program that embodies the hotel’s spirit and environment, delivering unique guest experiences with a wow factor.

The Executive Chef is a cultural leader, fostering a "One Team" atmosphere where all employees are empowered to support any hotel guest. Clear communication channels with the General Manager, Director of Food and Beverage, and Human Resources department are vital, as is partnering with the Corporate Chef to ensure program centralization and consistency across the organization. This role demands a hands-on leader who serves as a mentor and coach, dedicated to employee retention and culinary excellence. Compensation packages are competitive and will vary based on individual skills, experience, certification, and location-specific labor costs. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a company that values its people and offers a platform to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.