Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Team & Menu Strategy

Arcis Golf; Parker (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club at Pradera in Parker, CO is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary department and drive menu development, quality, and profitability. This role reports to the General Manager and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and food safety expertise within a high-volume club setting.

Responsibilities include developing menus for events, maintaining standards, and coaching kitchen staff. Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays are expected, with ServSafe certification required within

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary team and achieving financial targets.
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred and required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of the culinary department.
• Lead the culinary team and maintain operational standards.
• Engineer menus to ensure quality and margins; manage budgets and inventory.
• Review guest feedback and implement action plans to improve service and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Menu planning

Staff development

Food safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certificate preferred

Job description

The Club at Pradera in Parker, CO is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary department and drive menu development, quality, and profitability. This role reports to the General Manager and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and food safety expertise within a high-volume club setting.

Responsibilities include developing menus for events, maintaining standards, and coaching kitchen staff. Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays are expected, with ServSafe certification required within