Executive Chef - Country Club

About the Job :

The Club at Renaissance is recruiting for an Executive Chef. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations of a multi-unit operation. The club features multiple dining outlets, pool operations, and an extensive banquet business. The position ensures the highest quality for members and their guests, and the candidate must be versatile with both banquet and al a-carte experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• The Executive Chef assists in preparing an annual budget and achieves these financial goals throughout the year, through proper forecasting, cost controls, and labor management.
• This is a very hands-on working chef position, not an office role. Execution of daily operations is the first priority.
• She / He will coordinate the ordering and monitoring of all food and kitchen wares and the engineering of all menu items to maintain the proper contribution margin.
• The Executive Chef is also responsible for the hiring of all kitchen staff and their training / development through education and creative instruction. By ensuring standardization of recipes and plate presentation for a la Carte venues and catered events, the Executive Chef and his culinary team are expected to deliver a memorable dining experience for all Members and guests.
• The Executive Chef is an advocate of outstanding service to the members and understands the critical role that membership and exceeding expectations regarding the success of the operation.
• This position oversees all culinary operations including al a carte, member events, and banquets. Creative menu design, concise purchasing strategies, and efficient operational management are key to departmental success.
• Again, this is a hands-on working chef role, not an official position. Office work is very streamlined and a small part of daily operations.
• A strong respectful management style is vital. Our team is a family and we are looking for a great ambassador to expand upon our culture.

Skills / Qualifications :

Please submit your cover letter and resume and let's discuss the opportunity of working together.

About The Club at Renaissance :

The Club at Renaissance opened its doors in 2003 featuring a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course hailed as one of the best in southwest Florida. Shortly thereafter, in 2004, the David Humphrey-designed clubhouse was completed. Its Mediterranean-inspired design immediately garnered awards and accolades for architecture and interior design from some of the nation's most respected associations and publications. In addition, the golf course earned Golfweek Magazine's America's Top 40 New Golf Courses 2005.Our Club exists today as one of the lowest-density clubs in Southwest Florida, offering a cherished experience for our Members and Guests. With only 386 homesites on 500 acres, you will immediately feel its unequaled togetherness and a sense of comfort. We recently reinvented every inch of our facility - all amenities have been totally transformed. The 2020 renovation included our entire 18 hole championship golf course, a new indoor practice facility and all grass driving range, as well as our revolutionary, integrated 18 hole, par 3 course, “The 54.” All of our dining experiences, the introduction of the new Rendezvouspool pavilion, fire pit, bocce facility and pickleball courts have meticulously been newly created or upgraded for our Member’s enjoyment.Our Members pride themselves on their welcoming and warm-hearted nature, sure to reach you wherever you are at the Club. World-class service, exceptional dining experiences, the area’s only caddie program, 6 lit red clay tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, fitness, and a resort pool & spa with massage, manicures, and pedicures, all await you in a place where peace and privacy are our specialties.The Club at Renaissance now stands as the premier club in Southwest Florida.