Executive Chef

About the Metropolitan Club

Founded in 1915 with a commitment to tradition and refined social connection the Metropolitan Club stands as a beacon of elegance in the heart of San Francisco. As a premier private club we provide our more than 600 members with an unparalleled sanctuary for professional networking fitness fine dining and social engagement. Our heritage is built upon a foundation of membership by invitation ensuring a community of distinguished individuals who value discretion and exceptional service. Joining our leadership team means becoming a steward of this legacy fostering a culture where every member and guest is greeted with the highest standard of hospitality.

Position Profile

This is a fractional primarily administrative leadership role ideal for an experienced chef who excels in systems mentorship financial management and culinary direction while empowering the on-site team to execute day-to-day operations.

Position Summary

The Executive Chef provides strategic and administrative leadership for all culinary operations at the Metropolitan Club. This role focuses on menu direction financial oversight team leadership and operational standards rather than daily line cooking.

The Chef partners with the General Manager Food & Beverage leadership and culinary team to ensure a consistent high-quality dining experience across the Main Dining Room Café Met bar private events and employee dining. Emphasis is placed on seasonal locally sourced ingredients cost control and a refined private club experience.

Culinary Strategy & Oversight

• Develop and guide seasonal menus recipes and presentation standards
• Ensure consistency quality and alignment with Club standards and member expectations
• Collaborate on banquet event specialty and themed dining offerings

Operations & Team Leadership

• Provide oversight coaching and development of kitchen leadership (Sous Chef Banquet Chef etc.)
• Establish staffing structures scheduling standards and performance expectations
• Support a culture of professionalism accountability and continuous improvement

Financial & Administrative Management

• Oversee food and labor cost controls budgeting and forecasting
• Approve purchasing vendor selection and product specifications
• Monitor inventory waste reduction and overall kitchen efficiency
• Partner with leadership on pricing strategy and financial performance

Member Experience & Club Engagement

• Collaborate on enhancing the overall dining experience for members and guests
• Engage with members periodically and support special culinary events
• Contribute to Food & Beverage initiatives and long-term planning

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with all health safety and sanitation regulations
• Maintain best practices in food safety training and kitchen procedures
• Oversee equipment standards maintenance planning and capital recommendations

Qualifications

• 7 years progressive culinary leadership experience; private club hotel or luxury hospitality preferred
• Prior Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience required
• Strong financial acumen (food/labor cost control budgeting)
• Proven ability to lead teams and implement systems rather than purely execute production
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Culinary degree or equivalent training
• Private club experience
• Wine and food pairing wine knowledge a plus
• American Culinary Federation certification (CEC or similar)

Compensation and Benefits

The Metropolitan Club offers an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package including:

Annual Compensation Range: $90000 $100000

(commensurate with experience)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance Benefits

Generous PTO plan

Discretionary Annual Holiday Bonus

Professional association dues and education reimbursement

The Metropolitan 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.

Submittal Guidelines

To apply for this exciting opportunity please send a cover letter specific to the role along with your resume to Tom Schunn General Manager.

To be considered for this opportunity all cover letters and resumes should be received by August 31 2026.