Head Chef – Phoenix This opportunity invites an experienced, hands-on Chef to lead the kitchen of a respected restaurant group in Arizona. The role offers the chance to bring a strong creative vision to the food while maintaining high standards and consistency in an established culinary program. Chef Benefits & Compensation • Competitive base salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience • Bonus potential tied to performance - monthly distribution • Full-time leadership role with schedule flexibility to meet restaurant needs, including weekends and holidays • PTO and Health benefits • Relocation support Chef Requirements & Qualifications • Previous experience as Chef, Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or similar kitchen leadership position in a creative upscale environment • Demonstrated culinary creativity with a history of developing original dishes and menus • Proven ability in maintaining consistent culinary quality and high standards • Hands-on culinary skills and technical expertise • Leadership--training, developing, and managing kitchen teams • Competence in managing food cost, labor, inventory, ordering, prep systems, and kitchen organization • Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, taste, presentation, and execution consistently meet high standards • Develop creative, operationally realistic, and financially sound dishes that align with the restaurant’s brand • Supervise, train, and hold back-of-house staff accountable for performance and development • Manage ordering, inventory, portion control, waste reduction, and food-cost systems • Maintain recipe, plating, and production standards across all shifts • Collaborate closely with ownership and restaurant management on menu direction, seasonal offerings, and guest experience enhancements JOB ID: 181637 #post Kenji Salz