Executive Chef - Scottsdale, AZ

CCL Hospitality Group is a leading hospitality company committed to exceptional service and care for both its guests and team members. Operating through four distinct brands—Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub—CCL Hospitality Group specializes in delivering elevated hospitality experiences within community living environments across the United States. The company’s philosophy centers on valuing its employees as its greatest asset, fostering a culture where every team member feels important and empowered to contribute to the organization’s success. With a strong focus on service culture, CCL Hospitality Group emphasizes mutual success that leaves lasting impressions on residents, employees, and clients alike. The Executive Chef role at CCL Hospitality Group is a dynamic leadership position responsible for the overall success of daily kitchen operations. This role involves hands-on involvement in recruiting, training, and food preparation, showcasing culinary talents by delivering show-quality meals with an emphasis on presentation, taste, and quality. The Executive Chef will lead a culinary team, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards while managing operational costs to maximize financial performance. As part of the stewardship of the culinary department, the Executive Chef manages budgeting, food and labor costs, and the purchasing processes, ensuring that all financial targets and food safety protocols are met consistently. This position requires an inspirational and organized leader capable of motivating and empowering staff, fostering a service-oriented environment that focuses on excellence and resident satisfaction. The Executive Chef is also responsible for menu development, ingredient sourcing, and quality control while implementing innovative culinary techniques and demonstrating these standards to their team. The role demands a strong business acumen, including participation in developing community business strategies aligned with overall company values and goals. The Executive Chef ensures the continuous improvement of customer service levels by training employees, addressing guest feedback, and maintaining positive community relationships. In addition to the culinary and operational responsibilities, the Executive Chef plays a pivotal role in team building and management by conducting team meetings, establishing goals, encouraging open communication, and delivering coaching to optimize staff performance. The role offers a competitive salary range from $90,000 to $95,000 per year and includes a variety of employee benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and flexible time off. Working with CCL Hospitality Group means joining a company that values its people, promotes career growth, and is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences nationwide.

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience preferred
• Experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations preferred
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
• ServSafe certification preferred