Executive Chef

COREcruitment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Golf Brand in Aldine, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at a private club in The Woodlands area. The role focuses on upscale à la carte dining, quality, and exceptional member experiences, with hands-on kitchen involvement and strong leadership over a smaller team.

The ideal candidate will bring proven executive-level cooking leadership, high-end dining experience, and a track record of menu development and cost control within a club or luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience.
• Strong background in high-end à la carte dining.
• Experience within a private club, luxury hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant environment.
• Excellent food quality, cost control, and kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on leadership style and the ability to work effectively with a smaller culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team and oversee a high-quality member dining operation.
• Focus on upscale à la carte dining with consistency, quality, presentation.
• Develop menus and ensure cost control and food quality.
• Collaborate with club management for events and tournaments.
• Maintain a hands-on role in kitchen operations.

Skills

Executive leadership

High-end dining

Menu development

Kitchen management

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Executive Chef
Location: Aldine, TX
Package: $130,000-$150,000 + 10% Bonus

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
• A strong background in high-end à la carte dining
• 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.