Executive Chef: Premier luxury golf club and resort

Hospitality Confidential is pleased to present an exciting Executive Chef role at a luxury golf club and resort located in Northern California (South Bay). This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in a member-driven environment, excels at high-level banquet execution, and enjoys being present in the kitchen and engaging with members. The Executive Chef will be responsible for setting the culinary vision and overseeing execution of multiple food outlets on property, including dining, banquets and events, and hotel food service.

About the position:

The Executive Chef leads the culinary vision and daily kitchen operations across all food outlets, including member dining, banquets and events, and hotel food service. This role ensures exceptional quality, consistency, and service while working closely with members, leadership, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate brings Executive Chef experience in a private club, luxury resort, or fine dining environment, with strong banquet and multi-outlet leadership. This is a hands-on role for a chef who thrives in a member-focused setting, excels at high-level banquet execution, and combines strong team leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for hospitality.

If you are a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a member-focused environment and is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead all culinary operations across multiple outlets on property

• Maintain a strong, visible presence with club members; engage directly to understand preferences and elevate the dining experience

• Oversee extensive banquet and event operations, including weddings, corporate events, and large-scale functions

• Actively cook alongside the team as a hands-on chef while setting high standards for execution and presentation

• Develop seasonal menus that balance creativity, member expectations, and operational efficiency

• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a high-performing culinary team

• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Events, and Hotel leadership to deliver seamless service

• Manage food costs, labor, purchasing, and inventory while maintaining premium quality

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards

Requirements: 

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a private club, luxury resort, or fine-dining environment

• Significant banquet and high-volume event experience required

• Strong member-facing skills with a hospitality-first mindset

• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams

• Solid financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits: 

• $140k - $180k base salary plus annual bonus

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401 (k) program

• Paid time + holidays

• Golf and dining privileges

• Professional development opportunities

This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not all-inclusive. 

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy,

childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

Department

Hospitality & Culinary

Locations

Santa Clara, CA

Yearly salary

$140,000 - $180,000

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