Executive Chef ($100,000 to $110,000/yr)

New York, New York
New Albany Country Club
A fantastic opportunity for an understanding and highly organized individual to work within a supportive team!
Challenge yourself and join an organization that is committed to providing best-in-class quality and customer service.
Be part of a unique company culture with great employee benefits and an excellent base salary of $100,000 to $110,000!
About New Albany Country Club

New Albany Country Club provides unparalleled recreational and social amenities with an unsurpassed commitment to service in an exclusive and fun environment.

Renowned for our 27-hole Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, we are also equipped with three full-service dining rooms, an exquisite catering facility, a pool-side café and a lounge bar. Our five swimming pools, spa sanctuary, fitness center and award-winning tennis facility round up this stunning home away from home where every member enjoys time with family, friends and business associates.

Our reputation and success are truly driven by our diverse internal team, who is committed to meet and exceed each of our client’s unique needs and requirements. We are proud to evolve in a family-like culture where everyone’s opinion is heard and valued.

For more information about our organization, please visit our website by clicking here.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking to employ an Executive Chef to join our team in New Albany, Ohio, on a full-time basis. The ability to work evenings, weekends and flexible hours is required.

As our new Executive Chef, your position is extremely important, not only for our Club members, but in facilitation of the critical success factors for the entire culinary operation. This role requires a visionary leader with the personal and professional skill sets required by a multipronged, multi-platform, forward-thinking food service operation. Success in the position starts with a genuine passion for cooking, effective communication, and a simultaneous love for team success merged in producing incredible cuisine.

Your essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Hiring, supervising, training and developing kitchen personnel
Producing all food and pastry for dining spaces, meal delivery operation, catering functions, & pool operations (along with sous chef team)
Leading a team of experienced sous chefs in menu development & production development
Responsible for food purchasing, product specifications, standardized recipes and the safe storage, sanitation, and security of product
Maintaining a team approach to all that extends beyond culinary into other departments
Working as part of a team with front-of-the-house and catering staff
Communicating a compelling and consistent vision for the culinary operation
Providing members with Club-favorite menu items and interjecting creative and fresh ideas and products
Maintaining and advancing systems to ensure the food comes out of each kitchen with great efficiency and on a timely basis, so member experiences are consistently excellent
Enthusiastically interacting with staff members and Club membership, while leading with honor and respect
Budgeting and planning effectively, monitoring actual financial results, and taking corrective action as necessary to ensure financial goals are met
Preparing reports, arranging employee schedules and cost menus, and other administrative duties
Implementing and maintaining cleaning and sanitation schedule consistent with Serve-Safe guidelines
Acting as the PIC for all regulated county health inspections
Demonstrating values, conduct, and integrity consistent with the Club’s caring philosophy. Approaching the position with humility and the mindset of a servant leader who cares for others above self
Ideal Attributes

In order to qualify for this role, you will need a certification and/or college degree in Culinary Arts (CEC Certification is preferred), as well as 6 to 10 years of experience as a Chef or Kitchen Manager with a proven track record of growth. In addition, 5 years of supervisory and management experience, including hiring staff, coaching, performance management of daily operations, discipline and counselling, is required. You must also be certified in ServSafe Food Services, and have current certification from the American Culinary Federation or other hospitality associations.

As our ideal candidate, you will have the innate ability to build a professional and friendly kitchen environment that is respectful of all Club personnel, membership and management, and that upholds our culture of honesty, hard work and professionalism. You are able to handle multiple priorities, delegate assignments to appropriate individuals, and have competent organizational and time management skills. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel), inventory/recipe build software, and the ability to learn new applications is also needed. Above all, you must have a genuine passion for the profession coupled with high integrity, maturity and tactfulness.

About the Benefits

As a valued employee, we will provide you with a competitive salary of $100,000 to $110,000 (negotiable based on higher experience), along with:

Extended dental, vision and health care package
401K company match program
Employee disability program
Employee assistance program
Paid time off (PTO)
Cell phone reimbursement
Employee appreciation reward
Training and education programs may be available to enhance skills relative to your position
Relocation allowance and assistance in the form of a bonus is available

If you’re looking for a satisfying and enjoyable workplace and would like to take your career forward with an established, well-known country club, Apply Now!