Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen Excellence & Team

Madison Club Owners Association; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Meals

Job summary

The Madison Club in La Quinta, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily culinary operations, ensuring exceptional quality, sanitation, and service. You will supervise kitchen staff, drive food production, and nurture staff development, while collaborating with leadership to uphold the club’s standards.

As hands-on culinary leader, you will oversee menu execution, oversee guest experiences during service, and participate in cost control and safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant, resort, hotel, country club, or similar operation.
• 1-2 years of supervisory or kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food production, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop culinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent).
• Degree or formal training in Culinary Arts – Preferred.
• Upscale dining, resort, or private club experience – Preferred.
• Experience with banquet and event culinary operations – Preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management and food costing systems – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Operations: Oversee daily kitchen production and service, ensure menu items meet standards, monitor quality and timing.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor culinary staff, assist with hiring and development, encourage teamwork and accountability.
• Food Quality & Guest Experience: Maintain quality, conduct line checks, address guest feedback professionally.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Ensure compliance with food safety regs and sanitation across all areas.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Assist with inventory, reduce waste, support cost objectives.
• Collaboration & Communication: Align with Executive Sous Chef and front-of-house leadership on goals and events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff development

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Banquets

Food costing

Inventory management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Culinary Arts degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Madison Club in La Quinta, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily culinary operations, ensuring exceptional quality, sanitation, and service. You will supervise kitchen staff, drive food production, and nurture staff development, while collaborating with leadership to uphold the club’s standards.

As hands-on culinary leader, you will oversee menu execution, oversee guest experiences during service, and participate in cost control and safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.