Executive Chef

Canyon Ranch • Spicewood, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees