Executive Chef

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, MD is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the club’s dining experience for Members and guests.

The successful candidate will set standards, develop recipes, manage staff, control costs, and partner with events to deliver exceptional service. A passion for craft cuisine and outstanding leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for culinary arts and trend awareness.
• Highly organized with strong leadership.
• Calm, composed under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in luxury/private clubs or top-tier hotels.
• Excellent budgeting and financial skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Team-building and staff development experience.
• ServSafe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Clubhouse Director and manages dining & function programs.
• Oversees food cost, purchasing, scheduling, and inventory & labor budgets.
• Leads culinary team, mentors staff, and promotes a culture of excellence.
• Partners with events to create exceptional member and guest dining experiences.
• Keeps up with industry trends and ensures high-quality, consistent offerings.
• Maintains safety procedures and ensures compliance across kitchen operations.

Skills

Passion for culinary arts

Highly organized

Calm under pressure

Experience in luxury/private clubs

Accountability

Communications skills

Financial/budgeting skills

Team building

Attention to detail

ServSafe certified

Education

High school diploma (cuisine preferred)

Job description

The Caves Valley Experience – From the moment you enter the front gate of Caves Valley Golf Club until you leave, you will enjoy an experience our Members and guests treasure, expect, and find so unique to this special place. Over time, we have come to call it, informally, the “Caves Valley Experience.”

Caves Valley Golf Club is a private, Member-owned Club, with a focus on business entertaining, located within a thirty-five minute drive of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The Course and Facilities

Nine hundred sixty-two acres of rolling hills, pastures, woods, and wetlands, situated amid the natural beauty of Maryland’s estate and hunt country, form a spectacular setting. The course features 18 holes, each uniquely fashioned to suit the natural environment. On site is also a comprehensive state-of-the-art Performance Center which includes multiple practice ranges with sand bunkers, chipping greens, and putting greens. The golf professional staff is highly regarded for their teaching expertise and their hospitality towards our Members and their guests.

The Club dining room is ranked among the top restaurants in the area. The Chef prepares all food on-premise and uses only the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients. The facilities include 49 beautifully-appointed overnight rooms in both the Clubhouse and seven on-site Golf Cottages to accommodate overnight guests.

Club is open 7 days per week, 9 months per year.

Age of Club:33

Number of Members:450

Average Age of Members:61

Gross Dollar Volume:$17,300,000.00

Golf Facilities

• 18 hole course, designed by Tom Fazio

Dining Facilities

The Club offers one dining location in the Clubhouse. Within the Clubhouse there are multiple private dining spaces available.

Date Posted

6/13/2025

Job Title

Executive Chef

Job Description

Caves Valley Golf Club is seeking a highly talented and creativeExecutive Chefto lead our culinary team. A passion for culinary excellence and a visionary behind the Club’s exceptional dining experience will be necessary. The successful candidate will be proficient and skilled in culinary leadership, including setting standards, best practices, standardized recipes, team development and member/guest relations. The ideal candidate is a genuine craftsperson who sincerely understands the need for everything to be exceptional. He/she is honest, trustworthy, hard-working, self-disciplined and organized.

The new EC will find that they will be working with a passionate and dedicated staff and an appreciative membership who value exceptional dining and personalized experiences. A strong, hands-on leader who communicates effectively and upholds an approach to “Unreasonable Hospitality” by showcasing the highest quality products in the most creative way possible to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Job Description:

• Reports to the Clubhouse Director
• The Executive Chef is directly responsible for the Club’s dining & function programs, food cost, purchasing, scheduling, hiring/firing, inventory & labor budgets
• Gains the trust of the team members
• Continually cross-trains and embraces the team to allow for continued growth
• Evaluate and continue to develop, train, and mentor the culinary team while promoting fairness and consistency every day
• Promotes a positive, engaging, responsive, and highly competent professional culinary culture
• Communicates and collaborates effectively among all departments. Creates a culture of excellence and unity within his/her department
• Works closely with the Clubhouse Director in planning events and creating amazing member and guest experiences
• Monitors safety conditions and employees’ conformance with safety procedures
• Keep up with current industry trends and network with other regional and culturally similar clubs nationwide
• Responds to member feedback and continuously elevates the Club’s culinary offerings
• Takes tremendous pride in making Members happy, exceeding their expectations and fosters accountability among the team, both in the kitchen and Clubhouse

Candidate Qualifications

• Passion for culinary arts, aware of current trends/techniques, an eye for food art/designs/displays
• Highly Organized
• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Experience in luxury and fine dining restaurants, private clubs or top-rated hotels
• Strong sense of accountability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent financial and budgeting skills
• Team builder, with experience in hiring, training, guiding, and retaining staff
• Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
• ServSafe Certified

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma (Four-year college degree in culinary arts preferred)