Executive Chef

Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa Moab Utah Our Mission at Sorrel River Ranch At Sorrel River Ranch we exist to create unforgettable experiences rooted in place purpose and connection. Set among the red rocks and wide-open skies of Moab we blend refined luxury with the raw beauty of the land honoring our neighbors our environment and the stories that make this place sacred. We are more than a resort we are a Pack. The Sorrel Pack is built on trust accountability authenticity and a shared commitment to raising the standard without losing our soul. We work hard care deeply support one another and show up fully for our guests our land and each other.

Position Overview
The Executive Chef is the culinary visionary and operational leader for Sorrel River Ranch responsible for the evolution execution and excellence of all food experiences across the resort. This role oversees all kitchens culinary teams menus and event execution from daily service to large-scale ranch buyouts and destination weddings. The Executive Chef balances creativity with discipline crafting cuisine that honors seasonality place and refinement while delivering consistency efficiency and profitability. This role is highly collaborative working closely with Food & Beverage Events Sales and Leadership to shape the future of Sorrels culinary identity.

Key Responsibilities Culinary Vision & Concept Development
Define and evolve the culinary identity of Sorrel River Ranch across all outlets and experiences
Develop menus that reflect seasonality local sourcing and a sense of place while meeting luxury standards
Create and refine concepts for evolving outlets pop-ups special events and experiential dining
Ensure food storytelling aligns with the Sorrel brand and guest journey
Balance creativity with scalability and operational feasibility

Kitchen Operations & Execution
Oversee all kitchen operations including daily service prep sanitation and execution
Ensure consistency quality and presentation across all culinary offerings
Establish and maintain culinary SOPs recipes and standards
Maintain strong communication between kitchens and front-of-house teams
Actively lead service when needed setting the tone through presence and professionalism

Events & Experiential Dining
Lead all culinary execution for on-site events including weddings retreats buyouts and special experiences
Ensure event menus are executed flawlessly on time and to Sorrel standards. Collaborate with Events and Sales teams on menu design tastings and BEO execution
Participate in post-event recaps and continuous improvement initiatives
Innovate experiential dining opportunities unique to the ranch setting

Sorrel Pack Leadership & Culture
Recruit train coach and mentor culinary team members at all levels
Build a Pack culture rooted in accountability respect and pride of craft
Develop strong sous chefs and kitchen leaders
Lead by example calm prepared and present
Foster collaboration across departments

Financial Stewardship & Controls
Manage food cost labor cost and overall kitchen budgets
Lead menu engineering to balance creativity and profitability
Maintain inventory controls ordering procedures and waste reduction initiatives
Partner with Food & Beverage leadership on pricing strategies and forecasting
Ensure event menus align with contracted pricing and margin expectations

Systems Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all health department regulations and safety standards
Maintain cleanliness organization and readiness across all kitchen spaces
Uphold Sorrel River Ranch standards ownership expectations and brand guidelines
Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing practices where possible

Qualifications
5 years of Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in a luxury resort destination or lifestyle property Experience overseeing multiple outlets and high-volume events
Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to balance creativity with operational discipline
Experience with menu development costing and large-scale event execution
Passion for mentorship food and hospitality

Why Join the Sorrel Pack
Opportunity to shape the culinary future of a one-of-a-kind luxury ranch resort
Creative freedom to evolve outlets events and experiential dining
Collaborative leadership environment rooted in trust and authenticity
A role where cuisine landscape and story come together

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered. Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work culture M/F/D/V.