Executive Sous Chef

Canyon Ranch® has been a trailblazer and an industry-leading proponent of the wellness lifestyle since its founding in 1979. Canyon Ranch has imparted integrative expertise to millions of guests, with established wellness destination resorts in Tucson, Arizona and Lenox, Massachusetts. At these acclaimed properties, guests can achieve their goal of living younger longer.

In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North America’s largest day spa at The Venetian® hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canyon Ranch is a recipient of Travel + Leisure’s Best Spa Award, as well as the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award.

Most recently, Canyon Ranch was honored by the MICHELIN Guide as the top wellness hotel and #1 resort in the Americas. with the Tucson and Lenox resorts having received prestigious MICHELIN Keys recognizing excellence in hospitality.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:

• Ensure all menu items meet Canyon Ranch standards for quality, flavor, nutrition, and presentation while overseeing safe, sanitary, and cost-effective food production in the main kitchen and related areas.

• Provide daily leadership and supervision to culinary staff, including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, payroll oversight, and performance management to support smooth kitchen operations.

• Maintain compliance with Pima County Health regulations and ServSafe standards by enforcing proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Canyon Ranch’s nutrition philosophy, recipes, menu ingredients, and resort offerings to support guest and staff inquiries.

• Lead food demonstrations, special events, and educational programs in the Demonstration Kitchen while collaborating on seasonal programming and revenue opportunities.

• Assist with budgeting, menu pricing, and food cost controls while partnering with culinary leadership to achieve departmental and operational goals.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role, ideally within a hospitality or wellness-focused environment for 3 - 5 years.

• A passion for teaching and sharing culinary knowledge, with prior instructional or training experience preferred.

• A strong understanding of nutrition-forward cooking, proper food handling, and food safety best practices.

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to consistency and quality.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:

• Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• 25 Days of personal and holiday time off (vacation, sick and holidays)
• Supplemental Health care options (including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care)
• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Maternity leave
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.