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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is an award-winning luxury boutique resort set against the iconic Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Our intimate hideaway features beautifully appointed casitas, a world-class spa, elements restaurant, jade bar, and exceptional resort amenities, all designed to deliver an effortlessly elegant guest experience.

At Sanctuary, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our North Star Vision and Spirit of Service, we believe everyone has a place with us and is valued and understood. The soul of Sanctuary sets the stage for authentic connections and intentional experiences beyond imagination, instilling a sense of spiritual belonging for our guests and one another. 

We bring our North Star to life by leading with service, respect, teamwork, integrity, trust, ownership, and a spirit of fun. We are committed to developing our team members, encouraging collaboration, and creating an inspiring hospitality environment where every interaction reflects the genuine care, personalized service, and meaningful connections that define the Sanctuary experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sous Chef contributes to Sanctuary Camelback Mountain's success by supervising the daily culinary operations of elements restaurant while ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and operational excellence. As a hands-on leader, this role coaches, develops, and motivates the culinary team to prepare and present dishes that reflect Sanctuary's high standards. Guided by Sanctuary's North Star Vision and Values, the Sous Chef fosters a culture where team members feel valued, understood, and empowered to succeed while creating authentic connections and intentional dining experiences beyond imagination for every guest.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive

•  Responsible for the daily operations of the elements kitchen.
•  Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.
•  Ensure proper receiving, storage, and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health

Department regulations

•  Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
•  Supervise daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in for safety reasons.
•  Report any equipment needing repair to the Chef and engineering for service.
•  Perform other duties as requested such as, VIP parties and staff meetings.
•  Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables getting along with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
•  Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable law.
•  Ensure all stations are properly staffed while keeping payroll costs in line with business levels.
•  Supervise, train, and motivate all kitchen staff.
•  Prepare schedules, monitor kitchen payroll, and take an active role in recruiting, ordering product, and other administrative tasks.
•  Maintain high employee morale and a good reliable staff by motivating and training.
•  Cultivate a strong working relationship with the elements service staff, and perpetuate a spirit of teamwork between the kitchen and service staff.
•  Ensure that all employees maintain high standards of dress and personal hygiene.
•  Ensure proper maintenance and care is exhibited by all employees toward equipment.
•  Effectively recommend as to hiring, promotions, wage adjustments, disciplinary actions, including terminations.
•  Conduct performance appraisals as necessary; perform 90 day and annual evaluation of staff.
•  Effectively coach and counsel (when appropriate) providing continued staff development.
•  Perform additional duties as requested by the Executive Chef.
•  Organize and clean all food preparation areas to maintain established par stocks, prep levels, and efficient production; in an advanced and supervisory level.
•  Supervise the completion of Bulk Prep, Station Prep, Protein Counts, Cleaning, Closing or Opening Checklists
•  Ability to Fabricate Meat & Fish, portion into controlled sizes with acceptable waste
•  Supervise and ensure that all food preparation, supplies, and products are properly received, handled, prepared, and stored.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

•  Requires extending arms, bending and stooping to reach materials.
•  Ability to work on slippery surfaces, and work well under pressure.
•  Required to stand for long periods of time in one area near hot equipment (ovens, burners, etc.).
•  Ability to lift 100 lbs. and carry 50 lbs.
•  Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparation.
•  Must be experienced in the operation of all commercial kitchen equipment.
•  Must work well with all other departments.
•  Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and function efficiently in high stress work environment. Solid interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills. Must be detail oriented.
•  Ability to listen effectively, to speak and write English clearly.
•  Good communication skills; able to manage and motivate people.
•  Promote excellent guest relations while living the Sanctuary Commitments.
•  Maintain a high level of work quality and quantity per resort standards.
•  At all times maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and a positive attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent.
• Prefer Culinary Degree.
• Current Food Handler’s Card

Related Work Experience

• Must have 1-3 years’ experience in a kitchen management position.
• Experience with hospitality and customer service required.