Executive Chef: Elevate Private Club Dining & Events

Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst in North Carolina seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for dining, banquets, and events, delivering creative menus with impeccable quality and cost control.

This senior role partners with Club leadership to elevate Member experiences, drive menu innovation, ensure sanitation and safety compliance, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team in a private club environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in a private club, resort, or upscale hospitality environment.
• ServSafe Certification required; TIPS Certification or equivalent alcohol-service certification preferred.
• Associate or culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of food costing, inventory control, labor planning, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop culinary teams.
• Working knowledge of sanitation standards and applicable health codes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Regularly walk dining rooms and function halls during meal service to interact with Members and guests and ensure quality and execution meet standards.
• Lead all culinary operations across dining, banquets, catering, and Club events.
• Lead development of a refreshed culinary program with creative, seasonal menus and elevated presentation.
• Design inclusive menus with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and health department regulations.
• Manage kitchen budgets, food and labor costs, inventory, forecasting, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Budgeting

Team development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

ServSafe Certification

TIPS Certification

Job description

Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst in North Carolina seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for dining, banquets, and events, delivering creative menus with impeccable quality and cost control.

This senior role partners with Club leadership to elevate Member experiences, drive menu innovation, ensure sanitation and safety compliance, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team in a private club environment.