Executive Chef

Rolling Hills Country Club; Rolling Hills (KS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K matching

Flexible schedule

Paid meals

Club amenities access

Job summary

Rolling Hills Country Club in Wichita is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team for member dining, banquets, and events. This hands-on leader will balance exceptional food with strong kitchen management and financial responsibility.

You will develop menus, mentor staff, and maintain high standards of sanitation and service while directing operations for dinners, receptions, and golf events. Weekend/evening availability required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Executive Chef or Sous Chef ready to lead a culinary operation.
• Experience in a private club, hotel, resort, or comparable dining and banquet environment preferred.
• Strong culinary skills across à la carte dining and banquet production.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, control costs, and maintain consistent standards.
• An approachable leadership style, clear communication, and strong organizational skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as club operations require.
• Culinary education and food safety certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus featuring member favorites, seasonal offerings, and fresh ideas.
• Maintain consistent standards for food quality, presentation, portioning, and service.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor the kitchen team; foster respectful, accountable work environments.
• Manage food and labor costs through recipe costing, inventory control, and scheduling.
• Review financial results with the Clubhouse Manager and adjust to meet budgets.
• Coordinate with dining and event staff for well-executed service.
• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and equipment care standards.
• Listen to member feedback and adapt to dietary needs.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Cost control

Team management

Communication

Availability

Food safety

Education

Culinary education

Food safety certification

Job description

Executive Chef

Rolling Hills Country Club | Wichita, Kansas

Rolling Hills Country Club, a private, member-owned club in Wichita, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. We are looking for a hands-on leader who combines culinary creativity with strong kitchen management and a commitment to exceptional member experiences. Reporting to the Clubhouse Manager, the Executive Chef will oversee culinary operations for member dining, banquets, club events, and golf tournaments. The ideal candidate enjoys developing people, delivers consistent quality, and understands how to balance outstanding food with responsible financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop menus that feature member favorites, seasonal offerings, and fresh ideas.
• Maintain consistent standards for food quality, presentation, portioning, and timely service.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor the kitchen team while building a respectful, accountable work environment.
• Manage food and labor costs through recipe costing, purchasing, inventory control, waste reduction, and effective scheduling.
• Review financial results with the Clubhouse Manager and make adjustments to meet budget goals.
• Coordinate with dining and event staff to deliver well-executed service.
• Maintain high standards for sanitation, food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment care.
• Listen to member feedback and adapt to dietary needs and special requests.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or an accomplished Sous Chef ready to lead a culinary operation.
• Experience in a private club, hotel, resort, or comparable dining and banquet environment preferred.
• Strong culinary skills across à la carte dining and banquet production.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, control costs, and maintain consistent standards.
• An approachable leadership style, clear communication, and strong organizational skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as club operations require.
• Culinary education and food safety certification are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $85,000

Since 1948, Rolling Hills Country Club has been west Wichita's only full-service Country Club.
Birthplace of the LPGA,
Golf at RHCC is tailored to offer fun and challenges for all from the beginner through competitive players.
The friendliest Country Club in the mid-west.

• Offering paid time off
• insurance
• medical
• dental
• vision
• matching 401K
• flexible work schedule
• paid meals
• access to club amenities from golf, swimming pool, pickleball, and tennis.