Head Chef - Luxury Private Club Kitchen

JUF Operations LLC; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, &

Recognition Programs

Professional development and upwardmob

Work-Family Culture

Job summary

Discovery Land Company owns Moncayo Golf & Ocean Club in Puerto Rico and is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team. The role reports to the Executive Chef and partners with culinary leadership to uphold food quality, cost controls, and service excellence for members and guests.

The Chef de Cuisine will develop menus, train staff, manage labor, and ensure strict HACCP and sanitation standards while delivering exceptional member experiences in a private club setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional pedigree.
• 8–10 years of progressive culinary experience in luxury settings such as resorts, hotels, private clubs, or fine dining.
• Prior culinary leadership experience managing a high‑performing kitchen team.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, processes, cuisines, and products (local and imported).
• Experience developing menus, standardized recipes, food costing, portion controls, and production systems.
• Experience sourcing local and seasonal ingredients and translating them into refined menu offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily organization, preparation, and execution of assigned culinary operations with consistent quality and service.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to set standards and drive continual kitchen improvement.
• Lead by example on the floor, coaching and motivating staff during peak periods and events.
• Develop training programs, recipes, costing, and portion controls; manage food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Partner with the Moncayo Farm team to maximize local seasonal ingredients and minimize waste.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

English proficiency

Spanish knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Discovery Land Company owns Moncayo Golf & Ocean Club in Puerto Rico and is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team. The role reports to the Executive Chef and partners with culinary leadership to uphold food quality, cost controls, and service excellence for members and guests.

The Chef de Cuisine will develop menus, train staff, manage labor, and ensure strict HACCP and sanitation standards while delivering exceptional member experiences in a private club setting.