Executive Chef: Private Club Dining Mastery

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Bonus

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd represents a well-established golf brand seeking an Executive Chef to join a private club in The Woodlands, TX. The role focuses on hands-on kitchen leadership, elevating upscale à la carte dining, and delivering exceptional member experiences.

The ideal candidate will have proven senior culinary leadership, strong menu development, cost control and kitchen management skills, plus a hands-on leadership style for a smaller culinary team.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience.
• Strong background in high-end à la carte dining.
• Experience within a private club, luxury hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant environment.
• Strong menu development and culinary execution skills.
• Excellent food quality, cost control, and kitchen management experience.
• A hands‑on leadership style and the ability to work effectively with a smaller culinary team.
• A genuine passion for creating an elevated dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead upscale à la carte dining operations.
• Oversee private club member dining, events and golf tournaments where applicable.
• Develop and execute menus with consistency and presentation.
• Monitor food quality, service standards and costs.
• Mentor and manage the culinary team in a hands-on leadership role.

Skills

Executive leadership

High-end dining

Private club experience

Menu development

Cost control

Team management

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd represents a well-established golf brand seeking an Executive Chef to join a private club in The Woodlands, TX. The role focuses on hands-on kitchen leadership, elevating upscale à la carte dining, and delivering exceptional member experiences.

The ideal candidate will have proven senior culinary leadership, strong menu development, cost control and kitchen management skills, plus a hands-on leadership style for a smaller culinary team.