Executive Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands private club in Texas is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a talented culinary team. This hands-on role centers on upscale à la carte dining, consistency, quality, presentation, and delivering an exceptional member experience in a private club environment.

You will oversee menu development, food quality, cost control, and kitchen operations with a smaller team, while orchestrating member events and golf tournaments.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience.
• Experience within a private club, luxury hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant environment.
• Strong menu development and culinary execution skills.
• Excellent food quality, cost control, and kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on leadership style and ability to work with a smaller culinary team.
• Genuine passion for creating an elevated dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team in a private club setting.
• Oversee upscale à la carte member dining and related events.
• Drive menu development, quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations.

Skills

Executive Chef

Leadership

Menu Development

Cost Control

Team Management

Private Club Experience

Job description

I’m currently hiring on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded golf brand for an experienced Executive Chef to join one of their private clubs in The Woodlands, TX. This is an exciting opportunity for a Chef who enjoys being hands-on in the kitchen while leading a talented culinary team and overseeing a high-quality member dining operation. The role will have a strong focus on upscale à la carte dining, with an emphasis on consistency, quality, presentation, and delivering an exceptional experience to club members.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience
• Experience within a private club, luxury hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant environment
• Strong menu development and culinary execution skills
• Excellent food quality, cost control, and kitchen management experience
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to work effectively with a smaller culinary team
• A genuine passion for creating an elevated dining experience

The club has limited catering, with the majority of the culinary operation centered around à la carte member dining, with occasional member events and golf tournaments.

This would suit a Chef who enjoys a more intimate operation, wants to be actively involved in the kitchen, and takes pride in delivering a consistently high standard of food and service.