Private Club Chef

Talent Edge Recruiting; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a hands-on Banquet Chef for a prestigious private country club on Florida's Treasure Coast. You will lead culinary execution across a high-volume events program, cooking alongside the team and overseeing prep for intimate member dinners to 700-guest banquets.

Role requires 3–5+ years of banquet leadership, a strong background in upscale events, and a hands-on approach. Onsite in Vero Beach with relocation assistance considered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in banquet leadership (Banquet Sous/Chef) with banquet responsibility.
• Proven experience executing high-volume banquets with elevated food quality.
• Background in private clubs, luxury hotels/resorts, or upscale banquets.
• Hands-on experience preferred over formal degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead production for club events, private functions, golf tournaments, and member events.
• Cook hands-on with the team; active culinary leadership role, not management-only.
• Build and delegate daily prep lists to keep the kitchen ready for events.
• Supervise the banquet culinary team, maintaining quality, consistency, and timing.
• Butcher and portion proteins as needed.
• Cook and plate for events from intimate dinners to 700-guest banquets.
• Uphold food quality, presentation, and club standards.
• Maintain a clean, food-safety-compliant kitchen.
• Partner with Executive Chef on menu execution for seasonal events.

Skills

Banquet leadership

Hands-on cooking

High-volume banquet execution

Food quality presentation

Food safety practices

Education

No culinary degree required

Tools

N/A

Job description

Our client, a prestigious private country club on Florida's Treasure Coast, is looking for a hands-on Banquet Chef to help lead culinary execution across a dynamic, high-volume events program. This is a rare opportunity to join an elite club known for its scratch-made cuisine, mentorship-driven culture, and genuinely positive kitchen environment — no yelling, no toxic leadership, just serious craft and a team that pushes each other to grow.

You'll be right in the mix: cooking alongside the team, running prep, and executing everything from intimate member dinners to plated banquets for 700 guests. If you thrive on variety, love the energy of event-driven cooking, and want to build a career with a club that genuinely invests in developing its chefs, this is worth a conversation.

What You'll Do

• Lead food production for club events, private functions, golf tournaments, and member events
• Cook hands-on alongside the team — this is an active culinary leadership role, not a management-only position
• Build and delegate daily prep lists to keep the kitchen ready for upcoming events
• Supervise and coordinate the banquet culinary team, maintaining quality, consistency, and timing
• Butcher and portion proteins as needed
• Cook and plate for events ranging from small member dinners to large banquets serving 400–700 guests
• Uphold food quality, presentation, and consistency to the club's high standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, food-safety-compliant kitchen
• Partner with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu execution for seasonal events, weddings, golf outings, and member functions
• Support inventory, ordering, and staffing needs as required
• Base salary + Bonus: End-of-season performance-based bonus, up to 7.5%
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Relocation assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis for qualified candidates

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience as a Banquet Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, or Sous Chef with significant banquet responsibility
• Proven experience executing high-volume banquets (large guest counts) while maintaining elevated food quality and presentation
• Background in high-end private clubs, luxury hotels/resorts, upscale banquet operations, or fine dining with banquet experience
• No formal culinary degree required — hands-on experience is what matters most
• Flexibility for early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event calendar
• Nice to have: experience supporting golf tournaments, tennis events, or other large-scale member/resort events

About the Opportunity

This role offers genuine room to grow — strong performers have a clear path toward Chef de Cuisine and, long-term, Executive Sous Chef. The club places real value on internal promotion and developing chefs who want to build a career, not just fill a seat.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is an onsite position based in the Vero Beach, FL area; relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.