Executive Chef, Private Club Culinary Strategy & Leadership
Overview
Executive Chef leads culinary strategy, financial oversight, and team development for a premier private club in San Francisco with 600+ members. This fractional, admin-driven role concentrates on menu direction, cost control, and high quality dining across multiple venues. You will partner with General Manager, F&B leadership, and culinary teams to elevate member experiences through seasonal, locally sourced concepts and refined service standards. The position emphasizes mentorship, systems implementation, and long-term planning over daily line cooking.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and refine seasonal menus and presentation standards that align with member expectations and club standards
- 2Lead culinary strategy across Main Dining Room, Café Met, bar, private events, and employee dining to ensure consistency
- 3Design staffing structures, scheduling standards, and performance expectations for kitchen leadership
- 4Oversee food and labor cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and procurement decisions
- 5Partner with F&B leadership on pricing strategy and financial performance
- 6Mentor and develop Sous Chef and Banquet Chef teams, driving a culture of professionalism and accountability
- 7Monitor inventory, waste reduction, and kitchen efficiency to protect margin
- 8Collaborate on banquet, event, and themed dining offerings to expand member engagement
- 9Support compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance standards
- 10Contribute to long-term planning for Food & Beverage initiatives and capital improvements
Requirements9
- 17+ years progressive culinary leadership experience in private clubs, hotels, or luxury hospitality
- 2Prior Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience required
- 3Strong financial acumen with food and labor cost control, budgeting
- 4Proven ability to lead teams and implement systems rather than solely execute production
- 5ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain
- 6Excellent communication and organizational skills
- 7Preferred: Culinary degree or equivalent training
- 8Private club experience and wine and food pairing knowledge a plus
- 9American Culinary Federation certification (CEC or similar)
Salary Insight
$90 - $100k per year
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