Executive Chef
Core
Lead the culinary department at a country club, managing operations, menu engineering, and team leadership to ensure quality and profitability.
Role type
Executive Chef
Builds
Culinary operations, menus, and dining experiences for club members and guests
Domain
Hospitality / Country Club / Food & Beverage
Required skills
Culinary leadership, menu engineering, financial management, staff supervision, operational planning, compliance management, cost control, event menu creation, quality assurance, team coaching
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, prior experience in high-volume kitchen environments
Technologies
POS systems, inventory management software, accounting tools
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate culinary department activities; select, develop, and retain culinary staff; engineer menus for quality and proper margins; ensure compliance with national programs and local health/safety laws; create menus for events and daily features; analyze financial targets and implement corrective action plans; maintain communication between departments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC