Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

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

At Harvis, Inc. we work to support business owners, their managers and Human Resource "departments of one" giving them a trusted HR Partner. Harvis is not a temporary staffing agency. We partner with clients to help identify and hire the right employees.

Our client, Pocono Farms Country Club in Tobyhanna, PA, is seeking a talented, experienced, and passionate hands-on Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team!

We are looking for a motivated culinary professional who leads by example, enjoys being actively involved in daily food preparation and service, and takes pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide hands-on leadership, working alongside the kitchen team in daily food preparation, cooking, and service.
• Lead, supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff while fostering a positive and professional work environment.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Prepare and execute menus for our restaurant, banquets, weddings, golf outings, and special events.
• Develop creative menus, daily specials, and seasonal culinary offerings.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage management team to provide outstanding dining experiences.
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available after 90 days.
• IRA retirement plan available after one year of employment.
• Generous vacation plan
• Discounted meals, golf, and fitness facility
• Creative input in menu planning and special events.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to grow with an established community.
• Compensation range starting at $70,000 and above based on experience

Experience and Skills

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Previous 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.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.