Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Vision & Profitability

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

Job summary

The Club at Pradera, operated by Arcis Golf in Parker, CO, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the Food & Beverage culinary team and shape menus. You will manage costs, quality, and safety, while mentoring staff and coordinating with the General Manager to enhance member experiences.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a track record of improving operations and profitability in upscale club settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree, culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with national programs and inventory procedures.
• Lead culinary staff development and retention.
• Ensure financial targets are met and provide monthly financial analyses.
• Coach kitchen staff to ensure quality and timeliness of service.
• Engineer menus to balance quality and margins.
• Create short- and long-term operational plans for the department.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen facilities compliant with laws.
• Develop menus for events and daily features.
• Share best practices with Regional Chef and VP Food & Beverage.
• Keep cross-department communication about programs and events.

Skills

Chef leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or culinary degree preferred

Job description

The Club at Pradera, operated by Arcis Golf in Parker, CO, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the Food & Beverage culinary team and shape menus. You will manage costs, quality, and safety, while mentoring staff and coordinating with the General Manager to enhance member experiences.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a track record of improving operations and profitability in upscale club settings.