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The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary leader who views food not simply as a product, but as an experience that reflects place, season, and story. This role is for an Executive Chef with exceptional culinary vision and leadership and will be responsible for all food production including that used for restaurants, banquet functions and on course outlets. This role will bring refined development of menus, innovative food purchase specifications and recipe creation. Supervises production staff. Develops and monitors food and labor budget for the department. Maintains highest food quality and sanitation standards.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the vision, creativity, and execution of the club’s culinary program across all dining venues and special events
Design innovative, seasonally inspired menus that reflect both elevated dining standards and the character of our region
and assist with menu pricing taking into consideration customer needs, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes, holidays, costs, and a wide variety of other factors
Schedule and coordinate the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food production is economical and technically correct
Curate exceptional dining experiences for members and guests, emphasizing quality ingredients, refined presentation, and culinary authenticity
Develop signature dishes and techniques for food preparation and presentation that distinguish Tepetonka as a premier destination for club dining, which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs
Maintain strict portion control and food cost management while preserving the integrity of the culinary experience
Approve the requisition of premium products, ingredients, and other necessary food supplies
Ensure sanitation and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the kitchen areas at all times
Establish controls and monitor kitchen activities to minimize food and supply waste and theft
Prepare all necessary data for the budget
project annual food and labor costs. Monitor actual financial results and take corrective action where necessary to help assure that financial goals are met
Consult with the banquet committee about food production aspects of special events being planned
Cook or directly supervise the cooking of items that require skillful preparation
Evaluate raw food products and monitor the quality of prepared foods to assure that applicable standards are consistently attained
Plan and manage the employee meal program
Stay current with evolving culinary trends, techniques, and industry innovations
Recruit, mentor, and lead a talented culinary team committed to excellence
Schedule and coordinate the work of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff to ensure efficient, high-level production
Foster a culture of professionalism, creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning within the kitchen
Train culinary staff on food safety, sanitation, culinary techniques, and operational standards. Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations
Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports
Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to achieve operational and financial goals
Work closely with leadership and event teams to design memorable dining experiences for private events, member gatherings, and seasonal programming
Support the club’s hospitality vision by ensuring culinary offerings complement the overall Tepetonka experience
Perform other duties as appropriate
Requirements:
College degree preferred
3 years culinary experience
supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry
State certified and/or Serve Safe certified
Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management
Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to analyze and solve problems
efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision
work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends
Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations