Chef de Cuisine

Enchantment Resort is seeking a talented and motivated Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary outlets in Sedona, Arizona.

The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver a distinctive dining experience inspired by Sedona’s landscape, regional ingredients and culinary traditions. This position requires a creative, hands-on leader who can maintain exceptional culinary standards while building a positive, accountable and collaborative kitchen culture.

The ideal candidate will balance creativity with operational discipline and bring consistency, organization and strong leadership to the daily operation.

• Provide daily leadership and direction for the culinary outlets.

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu development and culinary programming.

• Create dishes that showcase regional ingredients, local producers and a strong sense of place.

• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, flavor, presentation and consistency.

• Lead daily preparation and service while maintaining an active presence on the line.

• Recruit, train, mentor and develop cooks and culinary supervisors.

• Establish clear expectations and promote teamwork, accountability and professional growth.

• Manage ordering, inventory, food costs, labor and waste within established budgets.

• Maintain accurate recipes, preparation standards and menu documentation.

• Ensure proper receiving, storage, labeling, rotation and handling of all food products.

• Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies safely and thoughtfully.

• Collaborate with restaurant, banquet and Food & Beverage leadership.

• Support special events, chef collaborations, private dinners and resort programming.

• Engage with guests and gather feedback when appropriate.

• Maintain compliance with all sanitation, health, safety and company standards.

• Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef or comparable culinary leader in a luxury resort or high-end restaurant.

• Strong knowledge of seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine and modern culinary techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train and develop a diverse culinary team.

• Excellent organizational, communication and time-management skills.

• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, purchasing and inventory controls.

• Ability to remain calm, organized and solutions-focused during busy services.

• Experience accommodating dietary restrictions and food allergies.

• Luxury hospitality or destination-resort experience strongly preferred.

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

The successful candidate will be:

• A visible, hands-on and approachable leader.

• Passionate about food, hospitality and the guest experience.

• Creative, organized and committed to consistency.

• Skilled at developing others and building a positive kitchen culture.

• Collaborative and comfortable working across culinary and service teams.

• Accountable for both culinary quality and financial performance.

• Inspired by Sedona’s landscape, culture and regional ingredients.

This is an opportunity to lead the culinary team in one of the country’s most inspiring destinations. The Chef de Cuisine will work alongside an experienced culinary leadership team while helping shape memorable dining experiences that reflect the character, ingredients and natural beauty of Sedona.