Executive Chef: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Epping-Forest-Yacht-and-Country-Clu; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for members and guests. The role demands hands-on leadership, menu development, and high-volume service with a focus on quality and consistency.

You will work with the F&B leadership, Banquets, and dining room teams to deliver memorable experiences, manage food and labor costs, uphold sanitation standards, and mentor a diverse culinary team in a prestigious private club

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary team in private clubs or high-volume hospitality.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, banquet operations, and inventory.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to member service and culinary excellence.
• Ability to work flexible hours incl. weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all culinary operations.
• Develop seasonal menus, daily specials, banquets and concepts.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menus and needs.
• Coordinate dining and events with F&B leadership and managing staff.
• Maintain kitchen standards for quality, timing and presentation.
• Oversee à la carte and private events, banquets, and staff meals.
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and supervise culinary staff.
• Monitor food and labor costs, waste, and production levels.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Sanitation & safety

Staff coaching

Job description

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for members and guests. The role demands hands-on leadership, menu development, and high-volume service with a focus on quality and consistency.

You will work with the F&B leadership, Banquets, and dining room teams to deliver memorable experiences, manage food and labor costs, uphold sanitation standards, and mentor a diverse culinary team in a prestigious private club