Executive Chef

Indio, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $225,000.00 - $275,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Employee Meals

Referral Incentives

recognition programs

Professional Development

Upward mobility opportunities

work-family culture

Job Description

The Madison Club, located in La Quinta, California, is an exclusive private residential community renowned for its refined golf and club facilities, set against the backdrop of California's desert charm. With its limited residences and memberships, the club epitomizes classic California country club elegance fused with modern sophistication and understated luxury. It offers members exceptional services such as five-star dining, curated wellness and fitness amenities, and the signature Outdoor Pursuits program by Discovery Land Company. Employees at The Madison Club are dedicated to utilizing their personal talents and passions to deliver superior hospitality and forge meaningful connections within a diverse cultural environment, ensuring unforgettable experiences for members and guests alike. Discovery Land Company, the parent enterprise, is an esteemed U.S.-based real estate developer and operator specializing in private club communities and resorts globally. Its mission centers on creating exceptional environments where individuals and families can enjoy freedom, security, enrichment, and recreation in breathtaking locations worldwide. More details about The Madison Club can be found at madisonclubca.com, while information about Discovery Land Company is available at discoverylandco.com.

The Madison Club is currently seeking an Executive Chef to lead its Food and Beverage Culinary Department. This full-time leadership role demands a passionate culinary professional who can collaborate closely with both the culinary and food and beverage teams to establish an efficient and effective kitchen operation. The Executive Chef will be instrumental in menu creation and development, leveraging relationships with local vendors, artisans, and farmers to incorporate fresh, regional influences into their dishes. This role requires managing staffing, training, and evaluating kitchen employees while fostering a cooperative, productive work environment to maximize employee morale and performance. The Executive Chef sets the standard for culinary excellence by working alongside senior leadership to uphold the club's commitment to superior food and hospitality, ensuring that all culinary offerings meet the highest quality and creativity standards. This position offers an annual salary estimated between $225,000 and $275,000, reflecting specialized experience and location. The Executive Chef will play a fundamental part in shaping the Discovery Land Company experience for members and employees by maintaining culinary innovation, quality control, efficient kitchen operations, and strong vendor relationships. The role entails supervising food procurement, cost management, inventory control, and equipment upkeep, all while promoting food safety and workplace cleanliness. The Executive Chef will handle daily operational tasks, resolve member or guest concerns swiftly, and nurture ongoing staff development to ensure a dynamic culinary team. Ultimately, this position is tailored for an accomplished culinary leader with a deep understanding of diverse cuisines, culinary trends, and best practices, who thrives in an upscale setting and is dedicated to producing exceptional dining experiences.

Job Requirements

Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
shift greater than eight hours in length may be required due to business demands
positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members
ability to work in a team environment
ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times
ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
additional languages preferred
ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty pounds

Job Qualifications

Culinary degree or pedigree
ten or more years of experience working as a chef at high end restaurant, resort, or private club
deep knowledge of best culinary practices
demonstrated leadership skills
experience working with many culinary trends, cuisines, and cultures

Job Duties

Uphold discovery land company's commitment to superior food and beverage and hospitality
work with the VP of culinary, director of culinary, and F&B leaders to create exemplary culinary standards and an environment of continual improvement
lead and collaborate with culinary team to create menus and food presentations of the highest level encompassing conceptual direction, sense of place and freshest ingredients possible
oversee the culinary staffing program through recruitment, training, and evaluation of each culinary employee
encourage ongoing staff development, foster and promote a cooperative working climate, and maximize productivity and employee morale
set the tempo and tone of the kitchen, anticipate business levels and special events
create and foster relationships with local sources of culinary product, artisans, and farmers, to incorporate local influences into dishes