CoralTree Hospitality

Executive Chef

CoralTree Hospitality  •  Sedona, AZ (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations across the resort, providing hands-on leadership, creative menu development, and uncompromising quality standards. This role directs concept creation, menu engineering, recipe development, costing, sourcing, and the execution of culinary programs across all outlets—including restaurants, lounges, in-room dining, banquets, catering, and special events.

Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Menu Development

  • Lead the creation, testing, and implementation of seasonal, locally inspired menus across all outlets.
  • Oversee recipe development, item costing, product specifications, and portion standards.
  • Monitor culinary trends and collaborate with internal teams to maintain innovative, brand‑aligned offerings.
  • Partner with Purchasing to source quality products and maintain consistency across all culinary operations.

Hands-On Operations

  • Maintain daily presence in kitchens; work the line during peak periods and VIP services.
  • Set operational standards for technique, timing, presentation, and professionalism.
  • Ensure adherence to cleanliness, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.

Banquets, Catering & Events

  • Direct all banquet and event culinary production, including weddings, conferences, and special functions.
  • Collaborate with Events and Sales teams on tailored menus, execution plans, and guest expectations.
  • Oversee high‑impact events to ensure precision, timing, and exceptional presentation.

Quality Assurance & Guest Experience

  • Implement and uphold culinary quality standards, audits, and feedback processes.
  • Respond to guest feedback and partner insights to enhance dining experiences.
  • Support tastings, focus groups, and continuous‑improvement tools.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Recruit, train, and mentor a strong culinary team across all outlets.
  • Promote cross‑training, professional development, and a culture of accountability and creativity.
  • Lead performance management, coaching, and succession planning.

Financial Management

  • Develop and manage food and labor budgets aligned with resort goals.
  • Control costs through inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction.
  • Analyze financial and operational reports to optimize efficiency without compromising quality.

Qualifications

Required

  • 8–10+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 3–5 years as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
  • Proven leadership in luxury hotels, fine dining, or high-end resort environments.
  • Strong experience with banquet and large‑scale event execution.
  • Expertise in menu development, cost control, and operational systems.
  • Excellent communication, training, and team‑development skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and HACCP compliance.

Preferred

  • Multi‑outlet resort experience with high‑volume operations.
  • Formal culinary education or equivalent training.
  • Background in conceptual menu development and seasonal or thematic programs.
  • Commitment to local sourcing, sustainability, and community partnerships.
CoralTree Hospitality

About CoralTree Hospitality

At CoralTree Hospitality, we create and manage properties that are woven deep into the fabric of each community where we operate, where guests can experience a true sense of place, and find delight and belonging. We deliver distinctive, memorable experiences that celebrate the surroundings, culture and community of each property. We are a collection of uniquely positioned lifestyle hotels and resorts in diverse locations offering extraordinary facilities and services. Our solutions-based approach to boutique and independent hotels, as well as larger brands, elevates the guest experience to one of connection and inspiration.

CoralTree’s focus on the management of one-of-a-kind properties with consistently excellent financial performance is what separates our management company from traditional hotel owners and operators. The goal of CoralTree is to bring value to owners through property performance and culture. We are committed to optimizing the value of every hotel through operational excellence and memorable guest experiences.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Englewood, Colorado
Year Founded
Unknown
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