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General Manager Chef Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Chef/GM

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Scottsdale, Arizona (Fully on site) Salary: $70K-$80K+ Bonus Growing Hospitality Services provider seeks a new Executive Chef/General Manager to join their team. Responsibilities: · The Chef Manager ...

General Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina's love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless ... As a General Manager at Bourbon Steak, you will lead all front-of-house operations in a high-volume ...

Sous Chef

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$75K/yr

Managing all aspects of kitchen, food prep and service operations alongside Executive Chef and General Manager. * Responsible for accurate creation and presentation of all food items served to guests.

General Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina's love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless ... As a General Manager at Bourbon Steak, you will lead all front-of-house operations in a high-volume ...

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Sous Chef

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$75K/yr

Managing all aspects of kitchen, food prep and service operations alongside Executive Chef and General Manager. * Responsible for accurate creation and presentation of all food items served to guests.

General Manager

Sedona, AZ · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Job Title: Restaurant General Manager - (Upscale Dining Concept) or (Casual Dining Concepts ... Partnering with the Executive Chef to keep the menu fresh and exciting. * Keeping the financials in ...

General Manager

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Job Summary The General Manager, reporting directly to the Regional Vice President, holds duties ... Works with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food * Rolls ...

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A General Manager Who Runs the Room Like It's Theirs This Isn't Just a Job. It's Your Restaurant to Run. We're not looking for someone to punch a clock and babysit a schedule. We're looking for a ...

General Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

A General Manager Who Runs the Room Like It's Theirs This Isn't Just a Job. It's Your Restaurant to Run. We're not looking for someone to punch a clock and babysit a schedule. We're looking for a ...

Assistant General Manager Salary: 65k-70k annually with up to $6,500 in bonuses Hash Kitchen, The ... The innovative concept combines chef-driven food and an elevated cocktail program with a next-level ...

Assistant General Manager Hash Kitchen , The UNICORN of restaurant jobs brings you a QUALITY OF ... The innovative concept combines chef-driven food and an elevated cocktail program with a next-level ...

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General Manager Chef information

What is a general manager chef?

A General Manager Chef is a professional who oversees both the culinary and administrative operations of a restaurant, hotel, or food service establishment. This role combines the responsibilities of a head chef—such as menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen leadership—with those of a general manager, including staff management, budgeting, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The General Manager Chef ensures the smooth running of both the kitchen and the front-of-house, maintaining high standards for food quality, service, and business performance.

How does a general manager chef balance administrative duties with hands-on kitchen responsibilities?

A General Manager Chef typically splits time between overseeing kitchen operations and managing broader administrative tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, and staff management. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills—many General Manager Chefs delegate day-to-day kitchen tasks to sous chefs or team leads while focusing on menu planning, procurement, and quality control. They also play a key role in training staff and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This dual focus allows them to maintain high culinary standards while also driving the business side of restaurant operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a general manager chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a General Manager Chef, you need strong culinary expertise, management experience, and a background in hospitality, often supported by a culinary degree or equivalent industry experience. Familiarity with kitchen management software, inventory systems, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills help you motivate teams and maintain high service standards. These skills are crucial for ensuring operational efficiency, staff satisfaction, and consistently excellent guest experiences.

What is the difference between General Manager Chef vs Executive Chef?

AspectGeneral Manager ChefExecutive Chef
Primary RoleOversees restaurant operations, staff management, and business strategyManages kitchen operations, menu creation, and culinary staff
CredentialsHospitality management experience, possibly business or restaurant management certificationsProfessional culinary training, culinary certifications, and experience
Work EnvironmentOffice and restaurant management settingKitchen and culinary environment
Industry UsageCommon in restaurant chains, hotels, and hospitality businessesPrimarily in fine dining, hotels, and culinary establishments

The main difference is that the General Manager Chef focuses on overall restaurant operations and business management, while the Executive Chef concentrates on culinary excellence and kitchen management. Both roles require culinary knowledge, but the General Manager Chef also emphasizes business skills and staff oversight.

How to become a general manager chef at a restaurant?

To become a general manager chef, candidates typically need extensive experience in culinary arts and restaurant management, often starting as a chef or kitchen supervisor. Developing leadership skills, obtaining relevant certifications such as ServSafe or management courses, and demonstrating strong operational knowledge are essential steps to advance into a general manager chef role.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for General Manager Chef jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most General Manager Chef job openings:

Chef/GM

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Addition Management
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees

$75K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage culinary and kitchen operations staff and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

  • Develop and implement client-facing menus, promotional foods, and participate in client relationship building activities.

  • Support operational directives including food preparation quality, staff training, and overseeing the execution of culinary events.


Job description

Position:    Chef

Location:   Scottsdale, Arizona (Fully on site) 

Salary:        $70K-$80K+ Bonus

Growing Hospitality Services provider seeks a new Executive Chef/General Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:

·        The Chef Manager is responsible for managing the culinary and kitchen operations staff, and the overall compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and D365 specifications

·        The Chef Manager will also be directly accountable for the execution of local sales and promotional efforts, client engagement, personal relationships, and outstanding customer service and client loyalty performance standards.

·        The Chef Manager will actively participate in promotional activities and client facing relationship building efforts that result in enhancements to revenue, quality, world-class Guest Service, and employee/customer relations.

·        Develop and implement client facing menus, written menu proposals, regional menus. Recipes and promotional foods and tastings as required.

·        Visits Clients, Vendors, and offers/Performs food demonstrations at FBO’s and conferences.

·        Utilize Shipday for all logistical information. All employees who are organizing or delivering catering are required to use Shipday for all order logistics and deliveries to include delivery photo at point of delivery and the name of the recipient at point of delivery.

·        Responsible for supporting operational directives for kitchen accuracy, office administration, personnel, local clients, facility, capital assets, government compliance and corporate requirements.

·        Must be able to demonstrate strong Managerial skills, including team building, hiring, skills training, discipline, performance reviews, cross-training and employee development.

·        Supports quality and execution of catering operation, supervises and trains staff, oversees the quality and accuracy of preparation and service of food and concierge services.

·        Responsible for supporting the District Manager in operational execution of all culinary events, including regional menu coordination, leads and creates plans for staff training, development, and approving payroll records.

·        Supports District Manager, Payroll Department, HR, IT & Finance in processing Payroll/Labor, scheduling, performance reviews, training, hiring, discipline and all related paperwork on time and accurately.

·        Responsible for supporting the kitchen’s financial performance in accordance with all established quality performance standards, corporate guidelines, and budgets.

·        Responsible for managing kitchen adherence to execute corporate guidelines in maintaining operations, HACCP/food safety & premium quality, customer

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·        Supports District Manager in supervising local employees in compliance with the most recent company handbook and in a manner consistent with company established goals and objectives.

Qualifications

·        3+ years in hands-on culinary operations with Safe Food Handling & Allergen Certification preferred.

·        3+ years in food/Bev operations management experience overseeing staff, client engagement, inventory management, systems & process implementation.

·        Strong experience in food purchasing/ordering, inventory, setting up par levels, recipe selection, culinary preparation methods and knife skills are essential.

·        Must have a base knowledge of finance and accounting principles and Department of Health Regulations.

·        Must demonstrate ability to schedule and manage P&L, labor and food cost within a budget.

·        Must be able to manage fulfillment team and process as well as vehicle fleet, off-site employee management and the expenses associated with this business component.

·        Multi-lingual is a plus (Spanish).

·        A flexible work schedule required, including weekends and holidays

·        Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving history.

·        All candidates will be subject to background check & drug screening.