Executive Chef

THE VISION FOR ESTRELLA DEL LAGOReady to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.A Destination Restaurant & Event Venue Estrella Mountain• West Phoenix Valley • ArizonaEstrella del Lago is being created as a destination dining experience with views of the Estrella Mountains. Our goal is to build a restaurant known for exceptional Mexican cuisine, memorable celebrations, and an atmosphere that brings people together.WHAT WE ARE BUILDING• A destination restaurant• Upscale Mexican cuisine with creative culinary freedom• Chef-driven tasting dinners and special culinary events• Tequila and wine pairing experiences• A premier wedding and event venue• A restaurant guests travel to experienceTHE OPPORTUNITYWe are searching for the Founding Executive Chef who will help define the culinary voice of Estrella del Lago. This chef will have the opportunity to build a kitchen team, create signature dishes, and help establish a restaurant that becomes a culinary landmark in the West Valley of Phoenix.Great restaurants are built by great teams and the leaders who inspire them.Estrella del Lago – Founding Executive Chef OpportunityEstrella • West Phoenix Valley • ArizonaEstrella del Lago is being developed as a destination restaurant and event venue in the Estrella area of the West Phoenix Valley. With projected annual sales of at least $6 million, our goal is to create a restaurant known for exceptional Mexican cuisine, destination dining experiences, weddings, and special events.Leadership & CultureAt Estrella del Lago we believe great restaurants are built by great teams and the leaders who inspire them. The Executive Chef will be a leader, but not a one-person show. True culinary legends are created by teams working together every day. Success comes from everyone contributing — from dishwashers and prep cooks to line cooks, servers, and managers.Culinary Vision1 Modern upscale Mexican cuisine2 Mexican cuisine culinary freedom3 Signature dishes and tasting dinners4 Tequila and wine pairing experiences5 Destination dining and special eventsCompensation OverviewBase Salary: $145,000 – $165,000 Projected Minimum Sales: $10MEstrella del Lago Kitchen Culture1 Respect every role in the kitchen — from dishwashers to chefs.2 Lead with humility, discipline, and professionalism.3 Teach and mentor the next generation of cooks.4 Celebrate Mexican culinary tradition.5 Encourage creativity while maintaining consistency.6 Build a culture where the team succeeds together.The right chef will become the founding culinary voice of Estrella del Lago and help build a restaurant known for exceptional Mexican cuisine.Estrella del Lago is creating a destination restaurant expected to exceed $10M in annual sales and become a culinary landmark for the West Valley of Phoenix.We are searching for the Founding Executive Chef who will help define the culinary identity of Estrella del Lago.CULINARY OPPORTUNITY Modern upscale Mexican cuisine Mexican cuisine culinary freedom Signature dishes and tasting dinners Tequila and wine pairing experiences Destination dining and special eventsLEADERSHIP CULTUREAt Estrella del Lago we believe great restaurants are built by great teams and the leaders who inspire them.From dishwashers and prep cooks to line cooks and managers, every person in the kitchen contributes to creating something legendary. COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY Base Salary: $145K – $165KPerformance Bonuses: Sales growth + food cost performancePotential Compensation: $200K+FOUNDING CHEF OPPORTUNITYThe right chef will become the founding culinary voice of Estrella del Lago and help build a restaurant known for exceptional Mexican cuisine and memorable dining experiences.Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.ESTRELLA DEL LAGO KITCHEN MANIFESTOThe Culture Behind the Culinary VisionEstrella del Lago is being built as more than a restaurant. It is a place where a team of passionate people will create memorable experiences for every guest. Our kitchen will be guided by a simple belief: Great restaurants are built by great teams and the leaders who inspire them.• Respect every role in the kitchen — from dishwashers to chefs.• Lead with humility, discipline, and professionalism.• Teach and mentor the next generation of cooks.• Create food that reflects pride in Mexican culinary tradition.• Encourage creativity while maintaining consistency and quality.• Build a culture where the team succeeds together.• Strive every day to become a restaurant guests talk about and return to. The chef who joins Estrella del Lago will help build this culture and guide a team that takes pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen. xhyhwjd Together we will create something memorable.