Sous Chef - Grand Hotel

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon!

Are you enthusiastic about caring for the comfort of guests while creating memories that last a lifetime? The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon - the only 3-diamond hotel in Tusayan, Arizona - has 121 standard and deluxe rooms, a retail store and the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon. No matter what your job is, you play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests!

We’re hiring a Sous Chef to Live. Work. Explore. just one mile from the entrance to the iconic south rim of Grand Canyon National Park!

The Sous Chef oversees the efficient operation of The Grand Hotel Canyon Star Steakhouse kitchen. This includes upholding Legendary Hospitality standards, coordinating and supervising kitchen staff, and managing food preparation and cooking in compliance with food safety and Xanterra Travel Collection standards. The role also involves advanced administrative duties, such as using Dayforce, Cloud Suite, and Microsoft programs, along with maintaining administrative records and paperwork.

Position Type:
Full-Time, Year-Round

Pay: $2,120 bi-weekly

Schedule:

Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (includes weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the only 3-diamond hotel in the region and one of the few area hotels with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, Wi‑Fi, and satellite TV
• A fast‑paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides
• Access to hotel fitness center and pool at the hotel
• Located just a mile from the south entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Fully support and enforce Xanterra Travel Collections Mission Statements, Core Values and Operational Pillars.
• Focus on continually providing Legendary Hospitality to guests while maximizing profitability.
• Ensure adherence for self, and all assigned staff, to all prescribed Company, statutory/regulatory policies, and procedures such as Hospitality Standards, Sustainability, and Health & Safety (EHS) etc.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of safety standards in accordance with Serve Safe and Xanterra policy while proactively addressing any possible Public Health topics.
• Implement and enforce corporate recipes and a high level of food quality standards while ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Maximize product utilization to control budget and food cost of sale through efficient ordering, effective rotation (FIFO), proper food storage, accurate inventory tracking, waste/spoilage management.
• Working with the Xanterra Culinary support team, develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive training program for all kitchen positions, with a focus on skill advancement and leadership development.
• Manage employee performance through training, coaching, corrective action, and documentation as necessary; recommend promotions of kitchen personnel.
• Manage schedules for kitchen personnel based on business levels, labor budget, and staffing requirements.
• Oversee administration of mandated programs, including PPE usage, ergonomics, and hazard prevention etc.
• Ensure smooth execution of the established menus for each meal period following corporate guidelines for the dining room, saloon, and employee dining room.
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