Xanterra Travel Collection
Sous Chef - Grand Canyon South Rim
Xanterra Travel Collection, Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States
Overview
Live. Work. Explore. as part of our Food & Beverage team in Grand Canyon National Park! Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. You will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests.
Job Summary Sous Chef oversees all kitchen operations at the assigned location. The Sous Chef also assists the Executive Sous Chef with menu development, scheduling, and managing employee performance.
The Details
Start Date: 10/30/2025
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $48,984 per year
Schedule: May include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Why Grand Canyon South Rim? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim and proud stewards of the park.
Life at the South Rim
Private 1-Bedroom apartment for $352 per month (covers rent and basic utilities).
On-site employee meals (cafeteria-style).
Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth).
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!
Benefits
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
Perks
Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
Paid Day off on your birthday
Discounted mule rides
Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
Planned employee trips and activities
15% Verizon service/products discount
$350 Referral Bonus Program
The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
Apply thorough knowledge of food preparation, including organization of daily features.
Maintain food quality standards through direct oversight of the back‑of‑house staff.
Assist in ordering, storage, and inventory of all food and kitchen operating supplies and maintain food costs at the planned level.
Assist with the development and execution of the training program for all shift positions.
Manage employee performance through coaching and corrective action as necessary.
Enforce strict ServeSafe and HACCP food sanitation standards. Maintain and review shift log on a daily basis.
Ensure that all maintenance requests are reported promptly and follow up on requests.
Assist with the scheduling of all kitchen personnel, with consideration of business levels, labor budget and staffing levels.
Responsible for kitchen inventory control.
Oversee the administration of all safety programs/policies such as PPE use, MSDS knowledge, ergonomics and slips/trips and falls.
Participate in approved environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Responsible for correcting all National Park Service Concessions and Public Health Service noted discrepancies within the assigned abatement period.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Three years supervisory or lead cook experience in a high‑volume establishment.
Ability to train and work with kitchen positions in all areas of operation.
Proven written and verbal communication skills, particularly in regards to training employees.
Proven interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with F&B Managers, front‑of‑house personnel and guests.
Ability to pass ServeSafe food sanitation course and train staff on the program.
Ability to quickly assess productivity levels of the cook line, dish area and pantry personnel during any given meal period.
Ability to recognize safety hazards and correct them immediately.
Must be available for evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Constantly stand, walk, reach outward, bend, lift/carry up to 20 lbs and push/pull up to 25 lbs.
Frequently reach above shoulder, squat/kneel, lift/carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally sit, climb, crawl, lift/carry up to 100 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Job Summary Sous Chef oversees all kitchen operations at the assigned location. The Sous Chef also assists the Executive Sous Chef with menu development, scheduling, and managing employee performance.
The Details
Start Date: 10/30/2025
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $48,984 per year
Schedule: May include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Why Grand Canyon South Rim? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim and proud stewards of the park.
Life at the South Rim
Private 1-Bedroom apartment for $352 per month (covers rent and basic utilities).
On-site employee meals (cafeteria-style).
Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth).
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!
Benefits
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
Perks
Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
Paid Day off on your birthday
Discounted mule rides
Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
Planned employee trips and activities
15% Verizon service/products discount
$350 Referral Bonus Program
The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
Apply thorough knowledge of food preparation, including organization of daily features.
Maintain food quality standards through direct oversight of the back‑of‑house staff.
Assist in ordering, storage, and inventory of all food and kitchen operating supplies and maintain food costs at the planned level.
Assist with the development and execution of the training program for all shift positions.
Manage employee performance through coaching and corrective action as necessary.
Enforce strict ServeSafe and HACCP food sanitation standards. Maintain and review shift log on a daily basis.
Ensure that all maintenance requests are reported promptly and follow up on requests.
Assist with the scheduling of all kitchen personnel, with consideration of business levels, labor budget and staffing levels.
Responsible for kitchen inventory control.
Oversee the administration of all safety programs/policies such as PPE use, MSDS knowledge, ergonomics and slips/trips and falls.
Participate in approved environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Responsible for correcting all National Park Service Concessions and Public Health Service noted discrepancies within the assigned abatement period.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Three years supervisory or lead cook experience in a high‑volume establishment.
Ability to train and work with kitchen positions in all areas of operation.
Proven written and verbal communication skills, particularly in regards to training employees.
Proven interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with F&B Managers, front‑of‑house personnel and guests.
Ability to pass ServeSafe food sanitation course and train staff on the program.
Ability to quickly assess productivity levels of the cook line, dish area and pantry personnel during any given meal period.
Ability to recognize safety hazards and correct them immediately.
Must be available for evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Constantly stand, walk, reach outward, bend, lift/carry up to 20 lbs and push/pull up to 25 lbs.
Frequently reach above shoulder, squat/kneel, lift/carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally sit, climb, crawl, lift/carry up to 100 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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