Executive Chef — Private Club Culinary Leader

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club; 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 our culinary operations and deliver memorable dining experiences for members and guests.

The ideal candidate will drive menu development, manage food and labor costs, uphold sanitation and safety standards, and mentor a diverse culinary team in a high-volume club setting. This role requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Requires experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, banquet operations, inventory, and food cost controls.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to member service and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all culinary operations.
• Develop creative, seasonal menus and banquet offerings.
• Oversee à la carte dining, events, and staff meals.
• Maintain kitchen standards for safety, sanitation, and portion control.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to plan dining and events.
• Recruit, train, and supervise culinary staff.
• Monitor costs and ensure consistent quality.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost controls

Labor management

Team training

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations and deliver memorable dining experiences for members and guests.

The ideal candidate will drive menu development, manage food and labor costs, uphold sanitation and safety standards, and mentor a diverse culinary team in a high-volume club setting. This role requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to exceptional service.