Executive Chef | Private Club Culinary Leader

Heritage Golf Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Country Club in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for the Club. This hands-on leader will develop menus reflecting member preferences, oversee daily dining, banquets, tournaments, and special events while managing food costs and labor.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, ensure high standards of quality, sanitation, and safety, and collaborate with club leadership to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or senior culinary leadership experience required.
• Experience in a private club, resort, hotel, upscale restaurant, or similar hospitality environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a high-performing culinary team.
• Strong understanding of food and labor cost management, purchasing, inventory, and budgeting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain composed and organized in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and applicable health regulations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations for daily dining, banquets, private events, tournaments, and club events.
• Develop and execute menus reflecting member preferences, seasonal offerings, and club standards.
• Maintain consistent standards for food quality, presentation, portioning, and service.
• Recruit, train, schedule, develop, and lead culinary team members; foster a positive work environment.
• Manage food and labor costs in line with budgets and financial goals.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management, receiving, product rotation, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with General Manager and F&B leadership to ensure seamless club operations.
• Coordinate with events team on banquets, weddings, tournaments, and functions.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe kitchen; ensure health and sanitation compliance.
• Establish standardized recipes, procedures, and portion controls.
• Monitor equipment; coordinate maintenance or replacement as needed.
• Respond to member and guest feedback; identify opportunities to enhance dining experience.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning for the culinary dept.
• Perform other duties to support club success.

Job description

Colonial Country Club in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for the Club. This hands-on leader will develop menus reflecting member preferences, oversee daily dining, banquets, tournaments, and special events while managing food costs and labor.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, ensure high standards of quality, sanitation, and safety, and collaborate with club leadership to deliver outstanding dining experiences.