Executive Chef

Position Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and hands-on Executive Chef who is a true team player to join the historic Tanque Verde Ranch—proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for three consecutive years. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a talented and collaborative culinary team dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences in a one-of-a-kind setting.

The Executive Chef’s primary responsibility is to manage the culinary establishment of the property including overall organization, sanitation, safety, and training. The Exec Chef is a working chef with emphasis on food cost control including ordering food and product for the outlet and monthly inventories. Training employees on proper cooking techniques, portion control, retention of nutrients and new menu items and daily specials. The incumbent is a key member of the property’s executive team.

 About Cote Family Companies: www.cotefamily.com

For over 100 years, this family-owned company has distinguished itself by providing unique, transformative experiences and exceptional memories. Our resorts provide an array of services including accommodations, golf, spa food & beverage, retail, equestrian and conference/event opportunities. Our camps provide transformational memories that our attendees carry with them forever. The Cote Family has invested in its current ventures and is poised for further growth. 

COTECares

CoteCares is our “Way of Life”. We believe in enriching the lives of those within our community and this inspires us to create transformative experiences and exceptional memories.

Our associate journey begins and ends with a positive work environment and experience for our team. CoteCares is the namesake for our culture, and our commitment to a culture where all associates feel respected, safe, empowered, appreciated, excited, included and a sense of belonging to something extremely special. Whether it be through community involvement or internally working with each other, CoteCares expresses our world and what we want it to be. 

Career Pathing & Growth:

This role is a key associate, responsible for ensuring the organization’s prosperity from the perspective of financial acumen and business development. With exposure to all aspects of the business, the role will grow concurrently with the company. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Management of all culinary outlets including but not limited to kitchen organization/coordination, staff training, and evaluating all supervisors and employees within the department. 
• Position hires, manages (motivate, coach and mentor) employees to perform at maximum potentials.
• Oversees sous & cook stages, when considering new hires.
• Separates employees, if necessary 
• Schedules all employees, ensuring all shifts are covered. 
• Manages labor costs by adhering to budgeted expenses, management of time clock system and scheduling. 
• Responsible for performing accurate monthly inventories.
• Oversees the arrival of new stock and ensure food is stored according to purchasing guidelines. 
• Monitors and controls waste. 
• Ensures all sanitation regulations are in compliance. 
• Ensures guest satisfaction by maintaining all guidelines and procedures concerning food preparation, menu items and recipes.
• Makes sure cleaning schedules are carried out.
• Ensures consistency in all food preparation techniques, plate presentations, menu production.
• Makes sure all personnel are following proper label and date procedures. 
• Reports and fills out first report of injuries in a timely manner.
• Inspects the employee dining area on a daily basis to ensure food quality and sanitation. 
• Manages, maintains, and repairs all kitchen equipment, preparing work orders as needed. 

• Other duties as may be assigned

Job Requirements:

• A clean driving record for one year or more is required to meet insurance requirements.

• Attention to detail, organization, decision-making skills
• Ability to manage time well, meet imposed deadlines and ability to work flexible hours
• Innovative and change driven with a high sense of urgency.
• Proven problem solving skills with ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Education & Experience 

• Three (3) – five (5) years culinary management experience. 
• Hospitality experience (4-5 diamond culinary) highly desired
• Culinary Certification highly desired