Executive Chef
full-time•Spicewood
About this role
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Canyon Ranch® has been a trailblazer and an industry-leading proponent of the wellness lifestyle since its founding in 1979. Canyon Ranch has imparted integrative expertise to millions of guests, with established wellness destination resorts in Tucson, Arizona, Lenox, Massachusetts and Woodside, California Wellness Retreat, guests can achieve their goal of living younger longer. In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North Americas largest day spa at The Venetian® hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canyon Ranch is a 13-time winner of Travel + Leisure’s Best Spa Award, an 11-time recipient of the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award, and both wellness resorts were named in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings.
Be a key part of the leadership team driving operational excellence for our newest resort, Canyon Ranch Austin. As Executive Chef, you will oversees the culinary experience, ensuring guests have an exceptional experience by developing a modern and contemporary approach to culinary. The Executive Chef will also be responsible for creating an environment that encourages innovation combined with consistent execution while also addressing the operational and financial needs of the business.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE
- You will develop the annual budget and participate in weekly, monthly and annual financial review to ensure appropriate profitability.
- Prepare and update policy & procedures as necessary and ensures staff understand and meets established standards.
- Responsible for supervision of all culinary staff.
- You will also collaborate with and assist the Food and Beverage Director on designated key initiatives such as: recipe development and execution; development of packaged foods initiative; development of new food-related concepts; represent company in food-related conferences as is necessary.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- 2 year degree/certificate in culinary arts is preferred, but not required.
- 5+ years of management experience in luxury hotel, resort or destination spa.
- Ability to operate effectively in a diverse environment while maintaining a positive, respectful, productive and compliant work environment in accordance with State and company policies and objectives. Equally important is a passion for food, a creative flair, and a gift for sharing the wonders of cuisine with others.
- Excellent leadership skills, a strong culinary management background, and a solid track record.
- Creative palate with a sense of current dining trends as well as experience managing and developing large teams.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage and handling procedures is required.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE
- Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
- Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment
- 25 Days of personal and holiday time off
- Supplemental Health care options (including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care)
- Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Maternity leave
LOCATION: This position will be onsite in Austin (Spicewood), TX
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What you'll do
- The Executive Chef will oversee the entire culinary experience, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction through modern and contemporary culinary development. This role also involves driving operational excellence by managing the budget and encouraging innovation within the team.
About Canyon Ranch
Since its founding in 1979, Canyon Ranch has been a trailblazer and an industry-leading proponent of integrative wellness, operating a celebrated collection of immersive, life-changing destinations that inspire the well way of life.
Award-winning resorts in Tucson, Arizona, and Lenox, Massachusetts, a new wellness retreat in Woodside, California, and the largest day spa in North America at The Venetian® Resort in Las Vegas offer Canyon Ranch guests lasting transformation, with experience pathways composed to answer their wellness intentions. Behind it all, personal guidance from world-class experts in health and healing, food and nutrition, spa and skincare services, fitness and movement, and mind and spirit impact Canyon Ranch guests long after they leave.
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As a Executive Chef at Canyon Ranch, you will: the Executive Chef will oversee the entire culinary experience, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction through modern and contemporary culinary development. This role also involves driving operational excellence by managing the budget and encouraging innovation within the team..
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The Executive Chef position at Canyon Ranch is based in Spicewood, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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