Executive Chef - Private Club, Premium Hospitality JN -102026-182884

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Company discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a private club in a premier sports and entertainment setting. The role leads culinary operations, curates premium dining experiences, and drives a high-level guest experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in upscale/private clubs or luxury environments, strong leadership, menu development, and cost control, with availability for evenings, weekends, and events.

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.

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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food presentation

Team leadership

Cost control

Buffet/events execution

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.

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

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

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