Executive Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; Reminderville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a leading golf and hospitality brand for an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation at one of their private golf clubs.

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, lead the kitchen team and deliver a high-quality dining experience for members and guests across daily dining, events and banquets. This hands-on leadership role also focuses on menu development, food safety and cost management to achieve financial targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Private club, golf, resort, or upscale hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Experience managing food and labor costs.
• Strong menu development and banquet/event experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food-safety qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the culinary team.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Create and execute menus across daily dining, banquets, events and special functions.
• Manage food, labor and operating costs to achieve financial targets.
• Recruit, train and retain culinary staff.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
• Work closely with the General Manager and Food & Beverage leadership.
• Monitor member and guest feedback and continuously improve the culinary offering.
• Manage purchasing, inventory and vendor relationships.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Banquet/event planning

Food cost management

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Job description

I’m currently hiring on behalf of a leading golf and hospitality brand for an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation at one of their private golf clubs.

The Role

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, leading the kitchen team while delivering a high-quality dining experience for members and guests. This is a hands-on leadership role covering daily dining, private events, banquets and club functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the culinary team.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Create and execute menus across daily dining, banquets, events and special functions.
• Manage food, labor and operating costs to achieve financial targets.
• Recruit, train and retain culinary staff.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
• Work closely with the General Manager and Food & Beverage leadership.
• Monitor member and guest feedback and continuously improve the culinary offering.
• Manage purchasing, inventory and vendor relationships.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine or senior culinary leader.
• Private club, golf, resort or upscale hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Experience managing food and labor costs.
• Strong menu development and banquet/event experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food-safety qualification preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established golf and hospitality brand with a strong focus on member experience, culinary quality and professional development.