Executive Chef: Creative Leader for Member Dining & Events

The Congress Lake Company; Hartville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Congress Lake Club is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for our members and guests in Hartville, OH. This hands-on leader will oversee all dining, banquets, and special events, delivering exceptional, seasonally inspired experiences while upholding the Club’s standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong presence, a passion for mentorship, and a collaborative approach with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless member dining experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management with 8+ years of progressive culinary leadership.
• Approximately 15 years of relevant culinary experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ACF certification or other hospitality certification preferred; food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for Club restaurants, banquets, and special events.
• Develop seasonally inspired menus based on member preferences and feedback.
• Maintain standards for recipes, portions, plating, quality, and presentation.
• Hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and develop culinary leadership and line staff.
• Establish training and cross-training opportunities for the culinary team.
• Engage with members during service and respond to feedback.
• Oversee food and labor budgets and proactively manage expenses.
• Ensure quality and consistency of ingredients and products.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen safety standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house managers and Club leadership.
• Lead pre-service meetings and prepare the team for daily service and events.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Menu development

Team leadership

Food cost control

Guest interaction

Sanitation & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Congress Lake Club is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for our members and guests in Hartville, OH. This hands-on leader will oversee all dining, banquets, and special events, delivering exceptional, seasonally inspired experiences while upholding the Club’s standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong presence, a passion for mentorship, and a collaborative approach with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless member dining experience.