Executive Chef - Country Club

Concert Golf; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate Country Club in Houston seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple outlets, including banquets and al a carte dining. This hands-on role focuses on menu development, quality, and guest satisfaction.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, staff hiring/training, and ensure consistent plate presentation. A strong, proactive leader who can coach a diverse team is essential to uphold the club’s culinary standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as an Executive Chef or five years as a Sous Chef.
• Experience leading high-volume culinary operations with multiple dining outlets.
• Strong management, organizational, and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to plan menus for restaurants and banquets.
• Experience with cost controls, inventory, and purchasing.
• Bilingual English–Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations across outlets, banquets, and events.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and labor management to meet financial goals.
• Lead menu engineering and ensure consistent plate presentation.
• Hire and train kitchen staff; develop team through coaching.
• Maintain high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Executive chef leadership

High-volume kitchen management

Banquet and à la carte experience

Menu planning and cost controls

Staff training and development

Budgeting and forecasting

Job description

Executive Chef position:

Northgate Country Club is recruiting for an Executive Chef. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations of a multi-unit operation. The club features multiple dining outlets, pool operations, and extensive banquet business. The position ensures the highest quality for members and their guests, and the candidate must be versatile with both banquet and al a carte experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Executive Chef assists in preparing an annual budget and achieves these financial goals throughout the year, through proper forecasting, cost controls, and labor management.
• This is a very hands-on working chef position, not an office role. Execution of daily operations is the first priority.
• She / He will coordinate the ordering and monitoring of all food and kitchen wares and the engineering of all menu items to maintain the proper contribution margin.
• The Executive Chef is also responsible for the hiring of all kitchen staff and their training/development through education and creative instruction. By ensuring standardization of recipes and plate presentation for a la Carte venues and catered events, the Executive Chef and his culinary team are expected to deliver a memorable dining experience for all Members and guests.
• The Executive Chef is an advocate of outstanding service to the members and understands the critical role that membership and exceeding expectations regarding the success of the operation.
• This position oversees all culinary operations including al a carte, member events, and banquets. Creative menu design, concise purchasing strategies, and efficient operational management are key to departmental success.
• Again, this is a hands-on working chef role, not an official position. Office work is very streamlined and a small part of daily operations.
• A strong respectful management style is vital. Our team is a family and we are looking for a great ambassador to expand upon our culture.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum of Two years experience as an Executive Chef or Five years experience as a Sous Chef.
• Has successfully led dynamic and high-volume culinary operations with multiple dining outlets.
• Possesses characteristics that command a presence in the dining room.
• Proven track record of team management, organizational, and coaching skills within the heart of the House.
• Solid understanding of a la carte and banquet revenue generation.
• Has successfully led dynamic and high-volume culinary operations with multiple dining outlets.
• Has strong management skills with verifiable strengths in inspirational leadership, financial performance, and people skills.
• Has thorough knowledge of menu planning for both restaurants and banquets, providing modern and current food preparation based on a solid foundation of cookery; and can plan and execute high-volume buffet and banquet cuisine that exceeds expectations.
• Is a confident, proactive team builder with a history of attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing staff.
• Has a solid reputation as a high-quality chef, mentor, teacher, operator, and “game‑changer.”
• Organizes, prioritizes, delegates, and follows through with assignments.
• Motivates and maintains a cohesive team while managing and directing their performance.
• Promotes positive work relationships with other departments.
• Manages change effectively.
• Has strong presentation skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of expense control as it relates to Heart of the house labor and the forecasting/budgeting of expenses.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory systems.
• Creative menu development skills.
• Strong technical literacy, including Microsoft word and excel, payroll management, and point of sale systems.
• Superior client service skills and the ability to maintain poise under pressure.
• Bilingual (English – Spanish) communication ability a positive.