Club Chef: Lead Culinary Team at Private Club

Troon

Florida

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 lead the culinary program, reporting to the Assistant General Manager. This hands-on role oversees member dining, banquets, and events while elevating standards, systems, and team culture.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in culinary leadership, private club or luxury hospitality experience, and a proven ability to train and develop a high-performing team. Strong food cost knowledge and operations oversight are essential.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership.
  • Experience leading and developing culinary teams.
  • Experience with banquet, private club, and à la carte operations.
  • Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, and kitchen controls.
  • Experience with inventory, menu development, and pricing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead BOH team of approximately 10 associates with hands-on leadership.
  • Oversee daily member dining, banquets, and events with consistency.
  • Develop standardized recipes, techniques, plating standards, and portions.
  • Assist with menu development, recipe costing, and product selection.
  • Monitor inventory, waste, and scheduling; control costs.
  • Collaborate with Front-of-House for a cohesive guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership
Team development
Food cost management
Food safety & sanitation
Menu development
Strong communication

Education

Culinary Arts degree
Hospitality management degree

Tools

Jonas POS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
AI tools

Job description

Panther National is seeking an experienced Club Chef to lead the culinary program, reporting to the Assistant General Manager. This hands-on role oversees member dining, banquets, and events while elevating standards, systems, and team culture.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in culinary leadership, private club or luxury hospitality experience, and a proven ability to train and develop a high-performing team. Strong food cost knowledge and operations oversight are essential.

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