Chef de Cuisine — Luxury Club Kitchen Leader

The Madison Club; La Quinta (CA); 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 Paid Holidays

Employee meals, referral incentives, &

Recognition programs

Professional development and upwardmob

Job summary

The Madison Club in La Quinta, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead day-to-day culinary operations with a focus on exceptional quality, consistent presentation, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a private club setting.

You will supervise Sous Chefs and line cooks, mentor staff, participate in hiring and onboarding, and partner with Culinary Director to implement seasonal menus, food safety programs, inventory control, and cost management while delivering five-star dining experiences for

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume operation.
• 1-2 years of supervisory or kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, 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

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations ensuring quality and service execution.
• Supervise kitchen staff and oversee food production.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen environment.
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop culinary staff.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on menus and initiatives.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Monitor inventory, control costs, and minimize waste.
• Support events, banquets, and catering programs.
• Communicate production needs and priorities to staff.
• Provide coaching and feedback for performance management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Kitchen operations

Quality & sanitation

Team collaboration

Menu execution

Food safety knowledge

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

Culinary Arts degree or training

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Job description

The Madison Club in La Quinta, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead day-to-day culinary operations with a focus on exceptional quality, consistent presentation, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a private club setting.

You will supervise Sous Chefs and line cooks, mentor staff, participate in hiring and onboarding, and partner with Culinary Director to implement seasonal menus, food safety programs, inventory control, and cost management while delivering five-star dining experiences for