Seasonal Private Club Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Vision

Franklin Hills Country Club; Franklin (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Hills Country Club seeks an Executive Chef to lead its culinary program and deliver a world-class dining experience for a private club in Michigan. This is a rare opportunity to succeed a respected long-tenured chef and elevate the club’s culinary vision through innovation, hospitality, and operational excellence.

The Executive Chef will be a hands-on leader, responsible for menu development, food purchasing, recipe execution, and strong cost controls while mentoring a talented culinary

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a similar role with exposure to luxury hospitality or large multi-outlet operations (a la carte and banquets).
• Experience with Jewish foods and club cultures is appreciated.
• Ten years of food production and management.
• Experience with and embraces new technology, including POS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor culinary team, develop recipes and menus.
• Maintain cost controls and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure a cohesive guest experience.
• Oversee multiple outlets and events, manage budgets and purchasing.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost controls

Food safety

Team development

Hospitality

Education

Associates degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts

CEC or Pro Chef II certification

Tools

POS systems (Jonas)

Job description

Franklin Hills Country Club seeks an Executive Chef to lead its culinary program and deliver a world-class dining experience for a private club in Michigan. This is a rare opportunity to succeed a respected long-tenured chef and elevate the club’s culinary vision through innovation, hospitality, and operational excellence.

The Executive Chef will be a hands-on leader, responsible for menu development, food purchasing, recipe execution, and strong cost controls while mentoring a talented culinary