Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays

Job Description

Royal Melbourne Country Club, located in Long Grove, Illinois, is a premier private country club known for its understated elegance combined with a contemporary attitude. Distinguished by its diverse membership and exceptional amenities, the club offers members access to a phenomenal golf experience, a variety of recreational activities, and year-round social events. Serving as a preferred venue, Royal Melbourne is often chosen for weddings, special occasions, and corporate events, reflecting its commitment to providing an elegant and versatile setting. The club embodies a tradition of excellence, both in its facilities and its service, making it a respected leader in the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • College degree preferred
  • 7-8 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 budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems efficiently
  • Ability to handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times

Job Qualifications

  • College degree preferred
  • 7-8 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
  • Organized, proactive and a team player in every aspect
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Plan menus 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
  • Develop recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs
  • Approve the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies
  • Ensure sanitation and cleanliness standards are always maintained throughout the kitchen areas
  • Establish controls and monitor kitchen activities to minimize food and supply waste and theft
  • Train food preparation employees regarding safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles
  • 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 food and beverage team 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
  • Manage employment activities for kitchen staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline, and termination, etc.
  • 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
  • Perform other duties as appropriate

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Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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