Executive Chef

Executive Chef at Magnolia Creek Golf Club | League City, TX | Invited

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 150 country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited! 

The Executive Chef is responsible for leading all Kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, creative, and cost-effective culinary experiences that align with Invited’s standards. This role involves planning diverse menus, overseeing food preparation, and managing the procurement of ingredients and kitchen equipment. The Executive Chef will supervise and coordinate the kitchen staff, ensuring a well-trained, efficient, and motivated team. Reports directly to the General Manager.

Directly supervises over all kitchen, front of house personnel, and indirectly over service and banquet staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan meals and create menus based on guest preferences, marketing conditions, and event needs. Assign prices to items in collaboration with the F&B Director and General Manager.
• Complete detailed menu engineering worksheets using the food and beverage point-of-sale system to ensure accurate analysis of menu items.
• Effectively communicate and distribute relevant information to employee partners for seamless menu execution.
• Ensure menus are prominently displayed in the kitchen or distributed directly to each Chef and Cook to guarantee clarity and consistency in production.
• Direct overall cooking, ensuring methods, portion sizes, and garnishing meet quality standards. Regularly taste and check food for consistency.
• Responsible for food production, particularly during high and low-volume periods, ensuring smooth operations in all kitchens.
• Oversee the procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment, ensuring quality and accurate inventory management.
• Manage food and labor costs, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Responsible for all inventory management, including monthly inventories, ordering, invoice payments, and invoice tracking.
• Ensure the profitability of kitchen operations by assigning appropriate prices to food items and managing cost accounts.
• Schedule, supervise, and manage payroll for back-of-house employees, adjusting work hours and responsibilities as needed.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train kitchen personnel, fostering career advancement and promotion opportunities.
• Implement and supervise adherence to company policies, including employee discipline, workplace safety, and substance abuse policies.
• Engage with members by making daily table visits, soliciting feedback, and promoting the Club within the community.
• Work closely with the F&B Director and Event Sales Director on banquet and event planning, including cooking and serving arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations in all kitchen operations.
• Analyze workplace practices and implement policies to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure proper management of the Aloha Point of Sale system for tracking kitchen transactions

Additional Duties

• Due to the dynamic nature of the club, employees are expected to assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Assist administrative & payroll management of front of the house staff.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Represent the company's management team by supporting and enforcing policies while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
• Promote and follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and encouraging others to do the same.
• Take the initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to your role.
• Address and resolve challenges using available resources, working with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
• Support the overall efficiency of the team by collaborating and contributing to the club’s goals.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years as an Executive Chef, with proven expertise in supervising kitchen staff, managing cost controls, ensuring product quality, and maintaining sanitation standards.
• Valid county food handler’s and ServeSafe permit

Preferred

• A college degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Additional culinary certifications are advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations, food cost budgeting, and effective management of kitchen departments.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, and perform physical activities for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and environments, with potential exposure to dust, fumes, or gases.
• Cable of climbing ladders, squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, bending, and folding/unfolding as required.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Effective communication skills, including talking and hearing, with sufficient visual acuity.

Work Schedule

• Attendance requirements for this position as outlined on the weekly schedule.
• Additional hours are required to meet deadlines of the position, including weekends and/or holidays.

Compensation Package: Competitive Salary Range; Bonus Potential; Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision; 401k Retirement Plan; Ongoing Training and Development. Join our dynamic team and unlock abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth within the private Club industry!

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Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

The job posting outlines the general requirements for this position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional duties not mentioned here may be assigned as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Club.