Executive Chef – Private Club, Premium Hospitality

Goodwin Recruiting; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental

Professional development & relocation

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is recruiting an Executive Chef for a private club in Wisconsin, delivering a premium, all-inclusive dining experience within a high-profile sports and entertainment setting. You will shape the culinary program, lead a talented team, and elevate guest experiences.

This role requires 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, hands-on cooking, menu development, and strong cost controls. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected, with relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership in upscale settings.
• Strong hands-on cooking, menu development, and elevated presentation.
• Proven experience leading teams, managing food/labor costs, and consistent quality.
• Experience with premium buffets, events, and high-volume service.
• Excellent leadership and communication; flexible to evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring top quality and service.
• Develop seasonal menus and premium dining experiences for members.
• Recruit, train, and develop culinary team members.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, costs, production planning, and waste.
• Maintain food safety and coordinate with FOH for guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Team leadership

High-volume service

Job description

Executive Chef – Private Club, Premium Hospitality

An exclusive, members-only hospitality club is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead its culinary program and deliver an elevated, all-inclusive dining experience. This is an opportunity to shape a new premium concept, develop a talented culinary team, and create exceptional food and guest experiences in a high-profile sports and entertainment environment.

Executive Chef – Private Club, Premium Hospitality Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $110,000 plus 15% annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental bonding leave
• Professional development and certification reimbursement, plus company discounts
• Relocation assistance provided

Executive Chef – Private Club, Premium Hospitality Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership in upscale restaurants, private clubs, country clubs, luxury hotels, premium catering, or comparable hospitality environments
• Strong hands-on cooking skills, menu development expertise, and elevated food presentation standards
• Proven experience leading culinary teams, managing food and labor costs, and maintaining consistent quality
• Experience executing premium buffets, action stations, special events, and high-volume service
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to represent the concept professionally; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events

Executive Chef – Private Club, Premium Hospitality Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, consistency, and service execution
• Develop seasonal menus, recipes, and premium dining experiences tailored to a discerning membership
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop culinary team members
• Manage purchasing, inventory, food and labor costs, production planning, and waste reduction
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards while collaborating with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience

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Tom Yengo