Lakeside Private Club Executive Chef

BoardRoom magazine; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and benefits package

Job summary

Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, GA, seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, aligning creative menus with a lakeside lifestyle and high standards of service for a private, member-owned club with over seven decades of tradition.

The role requires a visible, engaged leadership style, mentoring and accountability, and a focus on training, collaboration, and sustainable stewardship of club resources to deliver memorable member experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership in hospitality; private clubs preferred.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Post-secondary culinary arts degree is a plus.
• ACF or other hospitality certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facets of culinary operations for a private club.
• Develop cohesive, seasonal menus that reflect lakeside lifestyle.
• Build and mentor a high-performing culinary team; train and coach staff.
• Ensure food quality, portioning, presentation, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with club leadership to align dining programs with member experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Menu development

Team mentoring & coaching

Communication & guest relations

Food safety & sanitation

Education

Culinary arts degree

Food Safety Certification

ACF or hospitality certification

Job description

Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, GA, seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, aligning creative menus with a lakeside lifestyle and high standards of service for a private, member-owned club with over seven decades of tradition.

The role requires a visible, engaged leadership style, mentoring and accountability, and a focus on training, collaboration, and sustainable stewardship of club resources to deliver memorable member experiences.