Executive Chef

Bear Creek Golf Club, located in Dallas, TX, is a premier golf club renowned for its exceptional facilities, picturesque landscapes, and commitment to providing an outstanding member and guest experience. As part of the Arcis Golf family, Bear Creek Golf Club upholds the core values of excellence, inclusivity, and teamwork. Arcis Golf is widely recognized across the country for its dedication to fostering vibrant golf communities, combining challenging golf courses with top-tier hospitality services. Team members at Arcis Golf, including those at Bear Creek, thrive in a collaborative environment where anticipating the needs of others and elevating every experience is paramount. The company values a grateful spirit, humility, and mutual respect among its employees, creating a supportive culture in which individuals are empowered to excel and grow.

The role of Culinary Director at Bear Creek Golf Club is a dynamic leadership position responsible for directing and coordinating all activities within the culinary department. This role is integral to maintaining high operational standards while maximizing profits through strategic management of culinary operations. The Culinary Director leads a talented culinary team, ensuring compliance with national programs such as the Menu Program, Approved Product List, and Inventory procedures. This position requires a passionate individual who is adept at crafting menus, overseeing kitchen hygiene and safety standards, and delivering high-quality culinary experiences consistent with the club's esteemed reputation.

The Culinary Director will be expected to develop and retain culinary talent, giving coaching and guidance to ensure team members meet performance expectations. Financial acumen is crucial in this role, as the director will monitor financial targets, conduct monthly financial reviews, analyze variances, and implement targeted action plans to address any shortcomings. The role demands a meticulous focus on quality and timeliness of food preparation, requiring frequent observation and coaching of kitchen staff. The successful candidate will also engage with guest and member feedback, using insights to refine offerings and maintain customer satisfaction.

Menu engineering is a core responsibility, with an emphasis on ensuring that all menu items maintain superior quality while achieving profitable margins. The director will create and manage menus for various daily features, special events, and custom occasions. Close communication with other departments and leadership, including the Regional Chef and VP Food & Beverage, is vital for sharing successes and best practices that foster continuous improvement across multiple locations within the company.

This role often requires working nights, weekends, and holidays, which are busy periods for the club. The Culinary Director will also need to secure food service permits and comply with ServSafe certification requirements, obtaining certification within 30 days of hire. Physically, the role involves significant movement around the kitchen, handling utensils and products, and occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds. Mentally, the position demands strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, financial and operational reasoning, and team motivation. As a leader overseeing a culinary team, the director plays a critical role in driving operational success and member satisfaction.

Arcis Golf is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. Arcis Golf participates in E-Verify to ensure the right to work in the United States, reaffirming its commitment to lawful and ethical employment practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who aspire to lead within a respected golf club environment and contribute to a team-oriented culture dedicated to excellence and thoughtful service.