EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Summary

The Tiburon Peninsula Club is seeking an Executive Chef with a passion for continuous growth, innovation, and creativity. The ideal candidate will combine traditional culinary foundations with modern trends, leading a strong culinary team and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Key Expectations and Goals

• Possess a strong work ethic and actively engage in the entire Food & Beverage operation.
• Demonstrate a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Be a committed leader capable of developing a strong culinary team while maintaining an uplifting and positive team spirit.
• Oversee budgeting, labor projections, food cost management, purchasing, and inventory control for all kitchen operations.
• Plan and promote culinary offerings through weekly announcements and the Thursday newsletter.
• Maintain high visibility by actively walking the restaurant and Food & Beverage areas during daily operations, special events, and catering functions.
• Participate in Food & Beverage Committee meetings and contribute meaningfully to discussions and initiatives.
• Implement safety training programs and uphold high standards in kitchen safety, sanitation practices, and health inspection performance.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certificate from an accredited culinary institute preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of proven culinary experience in a leadership or management role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of culinary arts, restaurant management, labor management, and public relations.
• Strong computer literacy skills required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and POS/inventory systems.
• Clubessential or Clubsoft experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Stand and walk up to 90% of the shift, climb stairs, maintain balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl when necessary.
• Possess close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sit for extended periods while working on a computer, up to approximately 25% of the workday.
• Lift, carry, and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Maintain a range of motion necessary for pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and overhead reaching.
• Effectively communicate and respond to verbal cues.

Hours

This position requires a five-day workweek averaging approximately 45–50 hours per week, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and all major club-wide events. The Executive Chef must also be available to cover Manager on Duty shifts as assigned. Days off may vary based on business needs. Paid time off should be coordinated and approved in advance with the Director of Food & Beverage.

Additional Information

• The Club maintains one primary kitchen operation.
• The Club is supported by approximately 3,300 members across 875 membership families, with an average member age of 38.
• The Club operates year-round, with high activity from March through June and August through November. The Club is closed on Christmas Day.
• The Executive Chef reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and works closely with the Assistant General Manager, Youth Director, Court Sports Director, Wellness Director, Facilities Director, Finance Director, and General Manager/COO.
• The Club accommodates everything from small, intimate events to large-scale functions of up to 300 guests. Tennis match food service is available seven days a week across the Upper Courts, Lower Courts, and Bocce Ball Courts. Birthday parties and pool parties are hosted seven days a week.

Summary

The Executive Chef is a highly regarded and proactive member of the management team. As a visionary leader and innovator, the Executive Chef will uphold the Club’s rich traditions and values while elevating the culinary experience through creativity, leadership, and operational excellence. The Club offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Base salary of $100,000
• Performance incentive of up to $10,000
• 100% coverage for dental and vision insurance
• 90% coverage for medical insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% annual match
• Continued education allowance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Additional company perks and benefits

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