Executive Chef

The Muttontown Club; East Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Health and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Muttontown Club in East Norwich, NY is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for its prestigious private club. This role involves overseeing member dining, banquets, and events while creating vibrant menus that showcase current culinary trends.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in a similar environment along with strong leadership and organizational skills. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef experience in a relevant setting.
• Proven experience managing both à la carte and banquet operations.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations including member dining and events.
• Develop seasonal menus that reflect culinary trends.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing culinary team.

Skills

Leadership and team-building

Menu development

Cost management

Culinary trends knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Executive Chef

The Muttontown Club | Long Island, NY

The Muttontown Club is seeking an experienced, innovative, and passionate Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for our prestigious private country club. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a high-volume, luxury environment and is equally skilled in delivering exceptional member dining experiences and executing elegant catered events.

Our Executive Chef will be responsible for creating memorable culinary experiences for our membership while leading a talented team that produces weddings, social events, corporate functions, golf outings, and club-wide celebrations throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all culinary operations, including member dining, banquet events, weddings, golf outings, and special club functions.
• Develop seasonal menus that reflect current culinary trends while maintaining the traditions and expectations of a private club environment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing culinary team, fostering a culture of professionalism, creativity, and excellence.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all food outlets and events.
• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Source and maintain relationships with high‑quality vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Catering and Events team to execute seamless high‑end events.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and strategic planning.
• Create innovative dining experiences, themed events, wine dinners, holiday celebrations, and member engagement programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef experience in a private club, luxury hotel, resort, fine dining restaurant, or upscale event venue.
• Proven experience managing both à la carte dining and high‑volume banquet operations.
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage food and labor costs effectively.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends, menu development, and luxury hospitality standards.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities.
• Health and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.The opportunity to lead one of Long Island's premier private club culinary programs.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with a passion for hospitality, a commitment to excellence, and a vision for creating exceptional dining experiences. They possess the creativity to elevate member dining while maintaining the operational expertise required to execute sophisticated events ranging from intimate gatherings to large‑scale celebrations.