Executive Chef | PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB

McConnell Golf; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Providence Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks an executive chef to lead our culinary team and deliver memorable dining experiences for members and guests. This role shapes menus, develops people, and brings fresh ideas to a private club where food and hospitality are central to the member experience.

The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations including dining, banquets, and events, partnering with club leadership to maintain high standards of quality, presentation, and

Formación

• Progressive culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent role.
• Strong skills in both à la carte dining and banquet execution.
• Ability to lead, teach, and motivate a culinary team.
• Experience with budgeting, food and labor cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate multiple dining and event demands.
• Approachable leadership style and a passion for member hospitality.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Current food safety certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as club operations require.

Responsabilidades

• Develop seasonal menus that balance fresh ideas with member preferences and club favorites.
• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and timely service across dining venues and events.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor culinary staff, setting clear expectations and supporting growth.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, and pride in the member experience.
• Manage food and labor costs through budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, recipe costing, and waste reduction.
• Plan and execute member functions, private events, and special culinary experiences with the events team.
• Build strong vendor relationships and maintain purchasing and receiving standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, equipment care, and compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Accommodate dietary needs and food allergies with care and clear communication.
• Welcome member feedback and use it to strengthen menus and service.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

Team mentoring

Menu development

Budgeting & cost control

Kitchen operations

Communication

Food safety & sanitation

Member hospitality

Educación

Culinary degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Providence Country Club | Charlotte, North CarolinaA McConnell Golf Property

Providence Country Club is seeking a creative, hands‑on Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and deliver memorable dining experiences for our members and guests. This is an opportunity for a talented culinary leader to shape menus, develop people, and bring fresh ideas to a private club where food and hospitality are central to the member experience.

From casual family meals to elegant dinners and special events, our next Executive Chef will combine culinary creativity with consistent execution, strong financial management, and a commitment to exceptional service.

The Opportunity

The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations, including member dining, banquets, club events, and seasonal offerings. Working closely with club leadership and the food and beverage team, this individual will create a welcoming, collaborative kitchen culture while maintaining high standards for quality, presentation, and efficiency.

Bring Your Talent to the Table

At Providence Country Club, the Executive Chef has the opportunity to make a lasting impression through exceptional food, thoughtful hospitality, and a team that takes pride in its work. Salary commensurate with experience.

To learn more about the club and McConnell Golf, visit www.providencecc.com and www.mcconnellgolf.com.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal menus that balance fresh ideas, member preferences, and club favorites.

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and timely service across all dining venues and events.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor culinary staff, setting clear expectations and supporting professional growth.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, and pride in the member experience.

• Manage food and labor costs through budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, recipe costing, and waste reduction.

• Partner with food and beverage and event teams to plan and execute member functions, private events, and special culinary experiences.

• Build strong vendor relationships and maintain purchasing and receiving standards.

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, equipment care, and compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.

• Accommodate dietary needs and food allergies with care and clear communication.

• Welcome member feedback and use it to strengthen menus and service.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or in a comparable role; private club, resort, or upscale hospitality experience preferred.

• Strong culinary skills with experience in both à la carte dining and banquet execution.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, teach, and motivate a culinary team.

• Working knowledge of budgeting, food and labor cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple dining and event demands.

• An approachable leadership style and a passion for member hospitality.

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

• Current food safety certification or ability to obtain certification.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as club operations require.