Head Chef

Troon Golf, LLC; Washington; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time Off

Job summary

Gamble Sands in Brewster, WA, seeks a full-time Head Chef to lead our kitchen in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused property. You will oversee food preparation, manage people, and ensure every dish meets our standards for taste, portion, and presentation.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $78,000–$90,000 based on experience, with benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join Troon to contribute to a global leader in golf and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Must have solid culinary technique.
• Strong leadership and communication in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to problem solve under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professionalism and respect for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food preparation to meet standards.
• Managing kitchen staff including scheduling and training.
• Monitoring inventory, ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Upholding food safety, hygiene, and sanitary practices.
• Liaising with head chef and front-of-house to address issues.
• Applying a wide range of cooking techniques and plating.
• Leading and communicating to motivate a diverse team.
• Handling pressure and resolving issues without compromising quality.
• Maintaining organization in tracking inventory and multiple orders.
• Maintaining professionalism and setting the kitchen tone.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Staff training

Job description

Gamble Sands, located in Brewster, WA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full‑time Head Chef! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation:

$78,000 - $90,000 based on experience

• Overseeing food preparation: They make sure every dish meets the restaurant’s standards for taste, portion and presentation. If a cook runs into trouble, the sous chef steps in to help or takes over the station.
• Managing people: From writing schedules and assigning tasks to training newcomers and mediating conflicts, they keep the kitchen staff motivated and focused.
• Keeping an eye on supplies: Inventory, ordering and equipment maintenance all fall under their watch. They ensure ingredients are fresh and tools are in good working order.
• Enforcing safety and cleanliness: A sous chef must uphold food safety rules and hygiene. They monitor cooking temperatures, proper storage and sanitary practices.
• Liaising with the head chef and front of house: The sous chef translates the head chef’s ideas into practical instructions and communicates with servers or managers to solve issues quickly.
• Solid culinary technique: A sous chef must confidently execute and teach a wide range of cooking methods, from sautéing and roasting to pastry and plating.
• Leadership and communication: They need to motivate a diverse team, give clear instructions and provide constructive feedback.
• Problem solving under pressure: Kitchens can be chaotic. A good sous chef stays calm, adjusts plans on the fly and resolves issues without compromising quality.
• Organizational skills: Tracking inventory, scheduling staff and coordinating multiple orders at once require a sharp, organized mind.
• Professionalism: They set the tone for the kitchen, modeling punctuality, cleanliness and respect for colleagues.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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