Executive Chef

About Woodbridge Golf & Country Club:

Located in the heart of the historic Central Valley wine region, Woodbridge Golf & Country Club is a private, 27-hole championship golf course with golf practice facilities, tennis and pickle ball courts, a new state-of-the-art fitness center, a full-size swimming pool and an expansive clubhouse that offers casual and fine dining to its members and privately-booked events. In addition to an active golf and tennis schedule of events, the Club also offers various sports and recreation lessons, classes, along with many social events and daily dining. Founded in 1924, the dedicated staff has provided first-class hospitality to the members and their guests for nearly 100 years. The service, setting, safety and convenience are unparalleled, and the camaraderie between the members, guests and employees truly sets Woodbridge Golf & Country Club apart from other clubs in the area. More information can be found on the club's website: www.woodbridgegcc.com

The Executive Chef Role:

Woodbridge Golf & Country Club has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef with a passion for excellence in the Culinary Arts. The successful candidate will have 4 or more years of Executive Chef experience with a strong background in club, resort or hotel food operations; a successful track record of profitable food operations in excess of $2 million in revenues; a work history of stable tenure; familiarity with budgeting while pursuing quality and service goals; conversant with planning, budgeting, and promoting member dining services; understand current trends in fine and casual dining; and demonstrate innovation and creativity in menu preparation. A focus on member satisfaction is essential.

The Executive Chef is responsible for supervising all food production for the dining rooms, banquet events and other functions. This leadership role supervises culinary staff, and guides, mentors, teaches and develops team members. Daily duties include assisting with food production tasks as needed; ordering and inventorying food; personally designing menus for all service times and special events; and ensuring quality and cost standards are consistently attained.

The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in HR procedures. The Executive Chef is responsible for reviewing and prioritizing kitchen maintenance schedules and projects, and ensuring all support and service is conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the standards, goals, and objectives of Woodbridge Golf & Country Club.

The Executive Chef reports to the Food & Beverage Director and must have an excellent working relationship and team-focused mentality to coordinate well with all members of the management team. The Executive Chef will participate with various committees and member groups as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work various shifts including weekends, holidays and special events.

• Ability to work 40 hours per week or more depending on business needs.

• Ability to be continuously mobile on the floor for an entire 8-hour shift or up to 12 hours during special events or as business demands.

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach

• Ability to grasp, bend, and stoop: push, pull, or carry heavy loads weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Continuous repetitive motions.

• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or similar in Culinary Arts, or other Hospitality Management disciplines, or 4 years food production and management experience.

• 6 years relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Certification from American Culinary Association or other professional hospitality association.

• Food safety certification

Supervises:

Sous Chefs; Culinary Team; Kitchen Staff

Compensation:

Excellent compensation package provided to include competitive salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunity, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Package, 401K, Vacation/Sick, and employee meal program.

Submittal Guidance:

No phone calls please. Interested candidates should send an email with attachments to include a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and references with the Position Title in the Subject Line to: ADP/Workforcenow

Woodbridge Golf & Country Club Gold Club is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.