Executive Chef - Private Club Culinary Leader

Epping-Forest-Yacht-and-Country-Clu; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with expertise in menu development, team leadership, food cost and labor management, sanitation, and high-volume club operations. Strong collaboration with F&B leadership and events teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on executive chef experience in private clubs, luxury resorts, or high-volume hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead and train large culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, banquet operations, food cost controls, and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all culinary operations.
• Develop creative menus, daily specials, banquets, and innovative concepts.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to optimize menus, prep, and presentation.
• Coordinate dining and event experiences with Food & Beverage leadership and events teams.
• Maintain high standards of quality, timeliness, and presentation during peak service.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Team leadership

Food cost controls

Labor management

Sanitation standards

High-volume hospitality

Budgeting

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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

The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with expertise in menu development, team leadership, food cost and labor management, sanitation, and high-volume club operations. Strong collaboration with F&B leadership and events teams is essential.