Executive Chef – Austin

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Bonus

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd represents a well-established golf brand seeking an Executive Chef to join a private club in The Woodlands, TX. The role focuses on hands-on kitchen leadership, elevating upscale à la carte dining, and delivering exceptional member experiences.

The ideal candidate will have proven senior culinary leadership, strong menu development, cost control and kitchen management skills, plus a hands-on leadership style for a smaller culinary team.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead upscale à la carte dining operations.
• Oversee private club member dining, events and golf tournaments where applicable.
• Develop and execute menus with consistency and presentation.
• Monitor food quality, service standards and costs.
• Mentor and manage the culinary team in a hands-on leadership role.

Skills

Executive leadership

High-end dining

Private club experience

Menu development

Cost control

Team 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.

Job Tenure: Permanent