Club Chef

Twice; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Panther National is seeking an experienced Club Chef to partner with the Club's leadership in shaping and advancing the culinary program. This hands-on leader will oversee member dining, banquets, training, and kitchen standards while driving consistency, quality, and guest experiences.

The role is ideal for a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine ready to pursue an Executive path, reporting directly to the Assistant General Manager. Strong organizational and people-development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in private clubs, hotels, or resorts.
• Experience leading banquet, events, and à la carte operations.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor, inventory, and kitchen controls.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop culinary teams with hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily member dining, banquets, events, and culinary training.
• Lead a BOH team and maintain high standards for food quality and execution.
• Develop standardized recipes, plating, and portion controls.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure a cohesive member experience.
• Manage inventory, cost controls, and supplier relationships.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation, and club standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food cost management

Strong communication

Hospitality operations

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality management degree

Tools

Jonas POS

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

AI tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

Panther National is seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly engaged Club Chef to partner with the Club's executive leadership team in leading and advancing every aspect of the Club's culinary program. This hands-on leadership position is designed for a chef who combines strong culinary expertise with excellent organizational, administrative, and people-development skills.

The Club Chef will oversee daily member dining, banquet and event execution, culinary training, team development, food quality, kitchen standards, and operational consistency. Working closely with Club leadership, the Club Chef will help elevate the culinary experience while strengthening systems, standards, and team culture.

Ideal for an accomplished Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or similar culinary leader ready to take the next step toward a future Executive Chef role. Reports directly to the Assistant General Manager.

About Panther National:

Panther National is one of the most visionary and exclusive private club communities in the United States, combining championship golf, contemporary architecture, elevated hospitality, wellness, exceptional dining, and personalized service within an intimate and highly curated member environment.

Panther National is proudly under new ownership by Ohana Real Estate Investors, with a strong commitment to continued growth and investment in the Club, its amenities, its people, and the overall member experience.

Key Priorities for Success:

Leadership & Team Development:

• Build trust, understand team strengths and development needs, and lead by example.
• Be a visible, hands-on leader who teaches, coaches, and mentors culinary associates.
• Maintain standards for professionalism, appearance, conduct, hospitality, cleanliness, organization, and execution.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and developing culinary team members.
• Conduct daily lineups and team briefings covering priorities, menus, events, operational updates, and member needs.
• Partner closely with Executive Chef and Front-of-House F&B; leadership for a cohesive member experience.

Culinary Operations:

• Support a highly seasonal operation spanning à la carte dining, member events, banquets, and simultaneous activities.
• Lead and develop a BOH culinary team of approximately 10 associates.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, freshness, timing, consistency, and execution.
• Develop standardized recipes, preparation techniques, plating standards, and portion controls.
• Assist with menu development, recipe costing, product selection, and pricing recommendations.
• Support banquet and special-event execution, staffing, preparation, timing, and culinary quality.
• Minimize food waste, product loss, and unnecessary expense while ensuring proper storage, labeling, rotation, and handling.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, organization, safety, and compliance with applicable health, food-safety, OSHA, and Club standards.

Member Experience:

• Maintain appropriate visibility and engagement with members while representing Panther National's culinary standards and hospitality culture.
• Respond professionally and creatively to reasonable member requests and special dietary or culinary needs.
• Support innovative culinary programs and continually evaluate food quality, presentation, service execution, and member feedback.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities:

• Understand the financial impact of daily culinary decisions and contribute to operational performance.
• Monitor food usage, waste, portions, yields, inventory, labor utilization, and scheduling.
• Assist with inventory, monthly reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, corrective action, and annual budget information.
• Use Club technology and systems to improve efficiency, communication, inventory, scheduling, and financial performance.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with food and supply vendors.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is an accomplished culinary professional who is confident in their abilities while remaining eager to learn, grow, and develop as a leader. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for food, hospitality, and the private‑club experience; strong culinary fundamentals; a hands‑on leadership style; excellent organization and communication; and a genuine interest in developing people and building high‑performing teams.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Club Chef, or comparable senior culinary leadership experience.
• Ideal candidate will have Sous Chef experience in a high-quality restaurant, private club, country club, luxury hotel, or resort.
• Private club, country club, luxury hotel, resort, or comparable hospitality experience preferred.
• Experience leading and developing culinary teams.
• Experience with banquet, special‑event, and à la carte culinary operations.
• Experience working in a temporary, transitional, or non‑traditional kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen financial controls.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Comfortable with Jonas POS, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and emerging AI tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related degree preferred.

Leadership Expectations:

• EXCELLENCE - Delivering exceptional culinary standards in every detail.
• HOSPITALITY - Creating memorable experiences for members and guests.
• LEADERSHIP - Developing people through coaching, accountability, and example.
• TEAMWORK - Working collaboratively across culinary, service, and Club operations.
• INNOVATION - Continuously looking for ways to improve the culinary experience.
• ACCOUNTABILITY - Taking ownership of results, standards, and team performance.
• PROFESSIONALISM - Representing Panther National with integrity, confidence, and discretion.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Panther National offers an excellent compensation, bonus, and benefits package.

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off - PTO and applicable leaves of absence in accordance with Club policy and applicable law.
• Bonus Opportunity - Eligibility for an incentive/bonus program based on applicable Club and company guidelines.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, specializing in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations across 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in the hospitality and club‑management industry.