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Enchantment Resort
Demi Chef Wanted at 4 STAR Sedona Resort – Apply Now!
Short description
Boost your culinary career at a 5-star resort! Gain hands-on experience as a Garde Manger, Demi Cook, or Specialty Cook and refine your skills.
Detailed description
A luxurious and scenic resort seeking a dedicated chef to become a valued member of their culinary team. This role is filled with excitement as it involves rotating through positions like Garde Manger, Demi Cook, and Specialty Cook. If you have a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the wonders of nature, joining the Enchantment Resort team promises access to breathtaking landscapes, picturesque hiking trails, and mesmerizing sunsets.
Placement Remarks
Rate of Pay: $18.00/ hour (32-40 hours per week)
Benefits:
Complimentary uniform and a meal per shift is offered. Bring your own knives.
Candidates should bring chef’s pants, appropriate slip resistant shoes and their knives.
After completing 90 days of employment, employees accrue vacation and sick days for every regular hour worked for up to 12 days/year.
Affordable employee housing with transportation is available upon arrival however advance reservation must be arranged with employer as soon as job offer is arranged. Candidates may seek other housing after arrival with 2 weeks notice to employer.
Please book arrival prior to noon on a weekday to ensure candidate will make it to the resort before 5PM.
Salary
$19 per hour
Requirements
Eligibility criteria for our Career USA programs:
• You are enrolled in a post secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry OR have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA)
• You have shown consistent career growth over the last years
• You have shown serious commitment to your most recent employers
Local attractions
Sedona’s natural beauty has attracted movie stars and film producers, like Walt Disney, for decades. Many Hollywood films have been made here including "Johnny Guitar", "Broken Arrow" and "Comancheros" starring John Wayne. Named one of the 10 most beautiful places in America by USA Today.
Enchantment Resort, offers sophisticated rooms with Southwestern decor feature outdoor decks with views of the red-rock mountains. There are 2 restaurants, a tapas bar and a cafe, plus indoor and outdoor pools, 5 tennis courts, a 5 * spa Mii Amo, golf course and hiking trails.
Nearby Sedona is surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking and picnicking.
Located two hours north of Phoenix, 3 hours south of world renown Grand Canyon (one of the 7 natural wonders of the world) 5 hours from Las Vegas and 30 miles south of the Flagstaff peaks, Sedona’s high desert terrain assures good year-round weather for vacationers and outdoor enthusiasts. Oak Creek Canyon, a spectacular 16-mile gorge with streams and waterfalls between sheer rock walls, beckons hikers and nature lovers. It has been termed by Rand McNally as one of the eight most scenic drives in America.
Housing: Employer offers interns apartments in Clarkdale, 25 miles from work site. (Shuttle available) Utilities and Wi-Fi included, Must provide own phone.
Bent River, 1034 E Mingus, 1629 Birch; 4 people per apartment (if applicable); $125.00 per biweekly pay period; 2 people per apartment (if applicable; $247.50 per biweekly pay period; 1710 E Birch Street; 5 people per apartment (if applicable); $150.00 per biweekly pay period; 4 people per apartment (if applicable); $187.50 per biweekly pay period
Deposits:$200 - non-refundable deposit; $250 - refundable deposit if the apartment is left in good condition; Will be spread over multiple pay periods at $50 increments.
*Candidates are not required to live in employee housing though it is far less expensive than other local housing rentals in nearby towns of Clarkdale, Sedona and Cottonwood which are not usually furnished and would likely require purchase of car. We suggest candidates stay in employee housing to start their internship while considering other options. Cottonwood is suggested as most affordable housing near resort and a local shuttle runs to the resort daily.
Transportation: Employee housing is 25 miles from work site. Free employee shuttle available from housing to work site. A bike (or moped) is recommended for local transportation near housing. Car rentals are available for out of town excursions. Although not required, purchase of a reliable used car will cost approximately $3000. Insurance, gas and maintenance is estimated at estimated at $250/month.
Phoenix International Airport is closest airport. Transportation from airport to employer via shuttle bus must be arranged in advance. Ace Xpress Shuttle is recommended as they are the least expensive and will come directly to the resort. Advanced reservations are recommended by calling 1-800-336 ACEX once you have booked your flight. It will cost $55 one way.
Please book arrival prior to noon on a weekday to ensure candidate will make it to the resort before 5PM.
Climate: See here for climate and weather info.
Local attractions: Kayak Tours, Sedona Bike Trails, Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours, Sedona Arts Center, 1st Friday Art Walk, Red Rocks State Park, Hiking Trails, Vortex Tours, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, Slide Rock State Park, Sedona Heritage Museum, and other things to do.
Start date
September 2025