Executive Chef — Private Club Dining & Events Leader

BoardRoom magazine; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Country Club seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, including a la carte dining, banquets, and special events, delivering consistent, high‑quality cuisine for a discerning private club membership.

You will work with the Executive Director of Food & Beverage, manage budgeting, cost control, purchasing, and inventory, and mentor a multilingual team while upholding health and safety standards. This is a hands-on leadership role with a focus on member experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management with minimum six years of experience.
• Private club culinary experience strongly preferred.
• Food safety certification.
• American Culinary Association certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across la carte, banquet and events.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, purchasing and inventory.
• Develop menus and maintain health and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff and ensure high-quality dining.
• Collaborate with club leadership, front-of-house, and events teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Team development

High-volume events

Private club culture

Food safety

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

6+ years food production and management experience

Private club culinary experience

Food safety certification

Job description

Colonial Country Club seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, including a la carte dining, banquets, and special events, delivering consistent, high‑quality cuisine for a discerning private club membership.

You will work with the Executive Director of Food & Beverage, manage budgeting, cost control, purchasing, and inventory, and mentor a multilingual team while upholding health and safety standards. This is a hands-on leadership role with a focus on member experience.