Executive Chef & Kitchen Leader - Banquets & Creative Menus

Harvis Inc.; Tobyhanna Township (PA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

IRA retirement plan after one year

Generous vacation plan

Discounted meals, golf, and fitness

Job summary

Pocono Farms Country Club in Tobyhanna, PA is seeking an experienced Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and drive culinary excellence. You will be actively involved in daily food preparation, service, and menu execution for a variety of events including weddings, banquets, and golf outings.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, culinary creativity, and a commitment to high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have prior culinary leadership experience in a restaurant, country club, or banquet setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A passion for quality food, creativity, and exceptional service.
• Knowledge of food safety, inventory management, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership, working with the kitchen team in daily food preparation, cooking and service.
• Lead, supervise, train and motivate kitchen staff while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare and execute menus for restaurant, banquets, weddings, golf outings and events.
• Develop creative menus, daily specials and seasonal offerings.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Menu development

Food safety

Inventory control

Cost management

Event catering

Job description

Pocono Farms Country Club in Tobyhanna, PA is seeking an experienced Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and drive culinary excellence. You will be actively involved in daily food preparation, service, and menu execution for a variety of events including weddings, banquets, and golf outings.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, culinary creativity, and a commitment to high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.