Chef de Cuisine

Talently; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a senior hospitality leader to oversee operations for an upscale, private club environment in Atlanta. The role focuses on delivering personalized service to executives and exclusive guests, while ensuring flawless private dining and event execution.

You will lead high-performing teams, manage staff development, and coordinate corporate functions with discretion and professional polish. This role offers growth within a premier private club setting at an exclusive venue.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering personalized, high-touch service in upscale hospitality environments.
• Ability to coordinate private dining and corporate events.
• Strong leadership and day-to-day operational management with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, personalized hospitality to members, tenants, executives, and invited guests.
• Oversee daily club operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Create a welcoming, polished, and professional atmosphere consistent with an upscale private club environment.
• Coordinate private dining, corporate functions, special events, and social gatherings.
• Build strong relationships with members and guests, anticipating their needs and preferences.
• Maintain elevated food and beverage service standards while ensuring consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house leadership to deliver seamless dining experiences.
• Lead, train, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and hospitality.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, inventory, and operating expenses to support financial performance.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with all health, safety, and service standards.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the member experience and improve daily operations.
• Maintain discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail when serving executive-level clientele.

Skills

Luxury Hospitality & VIP Guest Service

Private Dining & Event Management

Leadership & Operational Excellence

Private Club Experience

Food & Beverage Knowledge

Corporate & Executive Hospitality

Job description

Skills: High-Volume Restaurant Operations, Culinary Leadership & Kitchen Management, Catering & Private Dining Execution, Food Cost Control & Inventory Management, Menu Development & Engineering, Team Building, Training & Development, Scratch Kitchen & Culinary Execution, Labor Management & Scheduling, Food Safety & HACCP Compliance, Banquet & Large-Scale Event Production

About Company / Opportunity:

An upscale, exclusive hospitality destination located on the 37th floor of a premier commercial property, offering an elevated experience for tenants, executives, and invited guests. The concept blends luxury hospitality with the sophistication of a private business and social club, featuring premium food and beverage offerings, private dining, curated social gatherings, and executive entertaining.

With a focus on exceptional service, personalized guest experiences, and attention to detail, the club caters to a discerning clientele seeking an upscale dining and social environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique, high-end hospitality concept where quality, professionalism, and hospitality are paramount. Team members will play an important role in delivering memorable experiences and helping establish the club as a premier destination for business and social entertaining.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional, personalized hospitality to members, tenants, executives, and invited guests.
• Oversee daily club operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Create a welcoming, polished, and professional atmosphere consistent with an upscale private club environment.
• Coordinate private dining, corporate functions, special events, and social gatherings.
• Build strong relationships with members and guests, anticipating their needs and preferences.
• Maintain elevated food and beverage service standards while ensuring consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house leadership to deliver seamless dining experiences.
• Lead, train, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and hospitality.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, inventory, and operational expenses to support financial performance.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with all health, safety, and service standards.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the member experience and improve daily operations.
• Maintain discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail when serving executive-level clientele.

Must-Have Skills:

• Luxury Hospitality & VIP Guest Service – Experience delivering personalized, high-touch service in upscale restaurants, private clubs, luxury hotels, or exclusive hospitality environments.
• Private Dining & Event Management – Proven ability to coordinate and execute corporate events, private dining experiences, and upscale social gatherings.
• Leadership & Operational Excellence – Strong team leadership, staff development, and day-to-day operational management with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Private Club Experience – Previous experience working in an exclusive members-only club, executive dining club, or luxury tenant hospitality environment.
• Food & Beverage Knowledge – Strong understanding of upscale dining, wine and spirits, beverage programs, and elevated service standards.
• Corporate & Executive Hospitality – Experience catering to C-suite executives, corporate clientele, VIP guests, and high-profile events with discretion and professionalism.