Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $115,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Retirement benefits
Time Off
Additional compensation
Job Description
Indian Wells Golf Resort, located in Indian Wells, CA, is a distinguished luxury golf resort known for its world-class facilities and exceptional hospitality services. This premier destination is part of Troon, the globe's largest professional club management company, known for excellence in golf, hospitality, and residential community management. Troon operates over 900 locations across 45+ states and 27+ countries, emphasizing high standards, professionalism, and guest satisfaction. Indian Wells Golf Resort offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty and top-tier amenities, making it a favored location for golf enthusiasts and visitors seeking premium recreational experiences in a serene environment. The resort prides itself on creating memorable experiences for members and guests alike, supported by a team dedicated to hospitality excellence and operational efficiency.
The opportunity is for a full-time Executive Chef, a critical leadership role responsible for driving the culinary vision and operational excellence of the resort’s food and beverage kitchen department. This position offers an annual salary range of $110,000 to $120,000 and is ideally suited for an ambitious and driven individual enthusiastic about learning, contributing to, and growing within a fast-paced, hospitality-focused organization. As Executive Chef, the primary responsibility is leading the execution of the property’s culinary strategy with a focus on enhancing guest satisfaction while maintaining cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
The role involves overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including staffing, menu planning, vendor management, food production, budget administration, and inventory control. The Executive Chef will regularly engage with members and guests on the dining floor to ensure high-quality food delivery and service standards, promoting a positive culinary experience. A significant part of the daily activities is devoted to management and supervisory duties, comprising over half the workday, to guarantee smooth operational flow and excellent team performance.
Additional responsibilities include managing all major kitchen expenses, setting financial margins, creating themed and event menus, and ensuring the procurement and use of only fresh, high-quality ingredients to meet the resort’s high culinary standards. The Executive Chef will also develop strong supplier relationships, implement sanitation and safety protocols aligned with health regulations, and conduct comprehensive staff training and development to foster a skilled and motivated kitchen team.
Critical to success in this role is the ability to monitor business volume forecasts and adjust manpower, productivity, and cost controls accordingly. Effective communication with the corporate food and beverage team and participation in networking events are also vital components of the role. Candidates should possess a management style that emphasizes guest satisfaction, quality assurance, and team collaboration, supported by expertise in operational analytics and inventory software tools to maximize kitchen efficiency.
Indian Wells Golf Resort, under the Troon brand, not only offers a competitive salary but also provides a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and eligibility for bonuses and employee meals. This role is perfect for culinary professionals seeking to advance their career in a globally recognized hospitality and club management company dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering employee growth and development.
The opportunity is for a full-time Executive Chef, a critical leadership role responsible for driving the culinary vision and operational excellence of the resort’s food and beverage kitchen department. This position offers an annual salary range of $110,000 to $120,000 and is ideally suited for an ambitious and driven individual enthusiastic about learning, contributing to, and growing within a fast-paced, hospitality-focused organization. As Executive Chef, the primary responsibility is leading the execution of the property’s culinary strategy with a focus on enhancing guest satisfaction while maintaining cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
The role involves overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including staffing, menu planning, vendor management, food production, budget administration, and inventory control. The Executive Chef will regularly engage with members and guests on the dining floor to ensure high-quality food delivery and service standards, promoting a positive culinary experience. A significant part of the daily activities is devoted to management and supervisory duties, comprising over half the workday, to guarantee smooth operational flow and excellent team performance.
Additional responsibilities include managing all major kitchen expenses, setting financial margins, creating themed and event menus, and ensuring the procurement and use of only fresh, high-quality ingredients to meet the resort’s high culinary standards. The Executive Chef will also develop strong supplier relationships, implement sanitation and safety protocols aligned with health regulations, and conduct comprehensive staff training and development to foster a skilled and motivated kitchen team.
Critical to success in this role is the ability to monitor business volume forecasts and adjust manpower, productivity, and cost controls accordingly. Effective communication with the corporate food and beverage team and participation in networking events are also vital components of the role. Candidates should possess a management style that emphasizes guest satisfaction, quality assurance, and team collaboration, supported by expertise in operational analytics and inventory software tools to maximize kitchen efficiency.
Indian Wells Golf Resort, under the Troon brand, not only offers a competitive salary but also provides a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and eligibility for bonuses and employee meals. This role is perfect for culinary professionals seeking to advance their career in a globally recognized hospitality and club management company dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering employee growth and development.
Job Requirements
- Five years of experience in a similar role as an executive chef or executive sous chef
- multi-unit restaurant or banquet experience helpful
- ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, taste, smell, use hands and reach with hands and arms frequently
- ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally
- ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- ability to work in wet, humid, cold, and hot conditions regularly or occasionally
- ability to work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions occasionally
- ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
Job Qualifications
- Five years of experience in a similar role as an executive chef or executive sous chef
- experience with multi-unit restaurant or banquet operations is helpful
- strong leadership skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- comprehensive knowledge of culinary operations and kitchen management
- ability to manage budgets and financial projections
- proficiency with inventory management software and analytics tools
- commitment to quality food preparation and guest satisfaction
- experience in staff training and development
- knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations
- ability to create innovative and themed menus
- strong vendor management skills
Job Duties
- Regularly walks the dining room floor during meal service to interact with and develop rapport with members and guests and to ensure quality and execution meet standards
- 51% of each day is dedicated to management and supervisory duties
- Manages all major food and beverage kitchen operating expenses, sets margins, and manages projections
- adopts and incorporates best practices, including the use of recommended inventory management software and other analytics tools
- Creates events and themed menus
- Directs ordering amounts, inventory levels, timing of orders, receiving, invoice settlement, and equipment maintenance
- Inspects, selects, and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl, and other food products to maintain the highest standards in menu preparation
- Maintains quality of food products and ensures consistency in food delivery and standards
- Measures effectiveness of the food and beverage kitchen department through profit and service performance
- Creates recipes and support materials, such as recipe cards, descriptions, menu guides, and/or pictures
- Develops strong working relationships with all Troon preferred suppliers and actively participates in recommended programming
- Ensures that a quality sanitation program is followed throughout kitchen operations
- Ensures proper monitoring of storage (including temperature settings) and rotation of food products to comply with health department regulations
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work
- evaluating performance
- rewarding and disciplining associates
- addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Manages department members that may include, but are not limited to: chefs, cooks, and stewards
- Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate
- develops ongoing training programs
- Monitors business volume forecasts and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs, and other expenses
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction
- Actively participates in ongoing communication with the corporate F&B team and other networking events
- Incorporates safe work practices in job performance
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Performs other duties as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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