Executive Chef

An Exceptional Culinary Leadership Opportunity

Congress Lake Club is seeking an accomplished creative and highly engaged Executive Chef to lead the Clubs culinary program and deliver exceptional dining experiences for our members and their guests.

The Executive Chef serves as the culinary ambassador for Congress Lake Club and oversees all culinary operations including member dining banquets private events and special Club functions. We are looking for a hands-on culinary leader who combines exceptional food quality and creativity with a genuine passion for hospitality team development and member engagement.

This is a highly visible leadership position. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving beyond the kitchen to build relationships with members solicit feedback understand their preferences and continually evolve the Clubs culinary offerings.

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Chef will:

• Lead all culinary operations for Club restaurants banquets and special events.
• Develop innovative seasonally inspired menus based on member preferences and feedback.
• Maintain consistent standards for recipes portions plating quality and presentation.
• Hire train mentor evaluate and develop culinary leadership and line staff.
• Establish structured training and cross-training opportunities for the culinary team.
• Actively engage with members during service and respond to feedback.
• Oversee food and labor budgets and proactively manage expenses without compromising quality.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of all ingredients and products.
• Maintain impeccable sanitation cleanliness food safety and kitchen safety standards.
• Partner closely with front-of-house managers and Club leadership.
• Lead pre-service meetings and ensure the culinary team is prepared for daily service and special events.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.

The Ideal Candidate

Our next Executive Chef will be a talented culinary professional who:

• Brings creativity and innovation to menu development while respecting the classic favorites members know and enjoy.
• Has a strong visible presence and genuinely enjoys interacting with members and guests.
• Leads by example and is actively present during peak dining periods and special events.
• Is passionate about recruiting training mentoring and developing culinary professionals at all levels.
• Creates a positive professional kitchen culture built around teamwork accountability consistency and continuous improvement.
• Maintains exceptional standards for food quality presentation sanitation cleanliness and safety.
• Understands the business side of culinary operations and effectively manages food costs labor purchasing vendors and operating budgets.
• Works collaboratively with front-of-house leadership to create a seamless member dining experience.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• A bachelors degree in Culinary Arts and/or Hospitality Management with at least eight years of progressive food production and management experience; or
• Approximately 15 years of relevant culinary experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the knowledge leadership skills and abilities necessary for the position.

American Culinary Federation or another recognized hospitality association certification is preferred. A valid food safety certification is required.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via email to:

Chrissy Kuznik General Manager

We will accept applications by email only. Please no phone calls.

Position: Executive Chef

Reports To: General Manager
Location: Congress Lake Club Hartville Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time