Executive Chef, Marcella Club

Job Title: Executive Chef Marcella Club

Company: Marcella Club/Reef Capital

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Location: Park City Utah

About Reef:

Reef is a Utah-based vertically integrated investment and development firm founded in 2005. Reefs team is currently involved in some of the most prominent development transactions in Utah and other targeted geographies across the United States.

Built on two decades of success our investment approach combines proven expertise with purposeful innovation. Reefs team has completed more than 500 transactions across all lines of addition to our real estate investment strategy Reef and/or affiliates own and operate various businesses that add significant long-term value to its projects. We have grown rapidly growing from about 25 employees to well over 400 with managed assets on behalf of over 750 institutional and individual partners worldwide.

With the motto Expect the Best Reefs most prominent developments include Black Desert Resort a $2 billion luxury resort in Ivins Utah; Marcella a luxury private golf community in Park City Utah; Tributer Resort Virginias newest premier private lakeside golf destination; Cornerstone Club a 5000-acre residential community private club and resort in Telluride Colorado; Sweetens Cove a renowned and evolving golf destination nestled in the Tennessee Valley; and the restoration of the historic Coco Palms Resort in Wailua on the island of Kauai Hawaii.

At Reef our mission is to recruit develop and retain entrepreneurial individuals who desire to build and create something long-lasting and meaningful. Our business enables bright committed people to work in high-performing teams within an environment that allows each person to achieve their professional objectives. Reef values a strong culture dedicated to the health and well-being of our employees.

About Marcella:

Marcella brings together two extraordinary master-planned communities offering owners access to one of the most exclusive private club experiences anywhere. At Deer Valley East Village Marcella features ski-accessible homesites and an Olson Kundig-designed lodge with direct access to 4300 acres of skiable terrain. Marcella Jordanelle Ridge is centered around 36 holes of championship golf including the first Tiger Woods-designed course in the Mountain West. Together these communities create a rare world-class alpine lifestyle defined by exceptional amenities unparalleled access and a deeply curated member experience.

Position Summary:

Marcella is seeking its founding Executive Chef to establish and lead club food and beverage operations from launch through long-term growth. The Executive Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations within Marcellas exclusive environment delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect the clubs high standards of quality service and sophistication.

They will be responsible for building the culinary program and infrastructure from the ground up including pre-opening planning vendor sourcing equipment selection and staffing. From the start this position will act as a working chef while over time the role will evolve into a full culinary executive as the property and team scale in size and capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute innovative seasonal menus for all dining outlets special events and member functions
• Act as a hands-on working chef in the early phases with an expectation of operating alongside a small team without a permanent kitchen facility
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality presentation and consistency
• Oversee all culinary operations including purchasing inventory control and cost management
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets; submit weekly/monthly reports to leadership
• Recruit train mentor and manage culinary staff fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism
• Ensure compliance with all health safety and sanitation regulations
• Collaborate with club leadership to align culinary offerings with member expectations and club branding
• Source develop and maintain relationships with premium vendors and local suppliers to improve quality reduce costs etc.
• Manage food and labor costs to meet budgetary goals without compromising quality
• Lead culinary execution for private events banquets and specialty dining experiences
• Stay current with industry trends and continuously elevate the clubs culinary program

Qualifications:

• 5 years of proven experience as an Executive Chef preferably in a luxury hotel fine dining restaurant or private club setting; pre-opening experience is highly preferred
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
• Previous experience in opening new clubs outlets restaurant operations etc. from a blank canvas
• Farm-to-table and local/seasonal sourcing experience is preferred
• Comfortable operating as a working chef in the first year
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Exceptional knowledge of fine dining techniques global cuisines and modern culinary trends
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets control costs and optimize kitchen efficiency
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-expectation environment

Company Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Health Plan with HSA Match
• Flexible Paid Time-off
• Cell Phone Service Allowance
• Discounts at Company-owned Resorts and Golf Courses

Required Experience:

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