Private Club Executive Chef | Lead, Create & Elevate Dining

Heritage Golf Group; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ptarmigan Country Club, part of Heritage Golf Group, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across the Club, including dining, events, and catering. The role focuses on developing a strong culinary team, maintaining high quality and safety standards, and partnering with F&B leadership to deliver exceptional member experiences.

The Executive Chef will manage menus, purchasing specs, and budgets, while ensuring best practices in food costs and labor, and fostering a collaborative

Qualifications

• ACF certification and/or a degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 3+ years of culinary leadership experience within private clubs, resorts, or hospitality environments.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, motivate, and retain culinary professionals.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for all culinary operations across the Club.
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a high-performing culinary team.
• Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture built on accountability and teamwork.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and development.
• Develop staffing plans to support operations while managing labor costs.
• Lead culinary knowledge training and align with Club vision and direction.
• Organize systems and procedures for efficient food service operations.
• Maintain high sanitation, safety, and quality standards.
• Oversee menu development, recipes, and food cost controls.
• Manage budgeting and financial performance for culinary operations.
• Maintain a visible, accessible presence with members and staff.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Recruitment & training

Menu development

Cost control

Staff mentoring

Communication

Time management

Education

ACF certification / Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Ptarmigan Country Club, part of Heritage Golf Group, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across the Club, including dining, events, and catering. The role focuses on developing a strong culinary team, maintaining high quality and safety standards, and partnering with F&B leadership to deliver exceptional member experiences.

The Executive Chef will manage menus, purchasing specs, and budgets, while ensuring best practices in food costs and labor, and fostering a collaborative