Executive Chef - Private Members Club

Nova Hospitality Group is excited to announce a premier opportunity for an experienced and dynamic hospitality professional to join our team as Executive Chef of our forthcoming private members club.

This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role that will be instrumental in the pre-opening phase, launch, and subsequent operation of an exclusive club designed to offer unparalleled service, amenities, and experiences for a discerning membership base.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for all culinary operations, focusing on high-quality, seasonal, and consistent dining across à la carte and private events. They are responsible for menu innovation, financial management (food/labor costs), and building a strong kitchen culture.

We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of success in high-end, luxury hospitality, ideally within the private club, boutique hotel, or fine-dining sectors. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a strong business acumen, and a dedication to providing truly personalized service.

Core Responsibilities

• Culinary Vision & Execution: Define and maintain a distinctive, high-end culinary identity, often customized to specific needs. Guarantee the consistent quality of all offerings, including daily meals, banquets, and special private events.

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, and provide mentorship to kitchen staff to cultivate a highly skilled and professional team.

• Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the annual operating budget. Drive profitability by implementing efficient labor scheduling, effective cost control measures, and strategic menu engineering.

• Operational Management: Direct all kitchen functions, including comprehensive inventory control, efficient procurement of supplies, and routine maintenance of equipment.

• Safety & Guest Engagement: Maintain impeccable sanitation and hygiene standards. Actively interact with club members to solicit feedback and ensure high levels of satisfaction.

What to Expect & Leading the Team:

• You are a teacher with a supportive leadership style

• You champion and uphold our core values

• Ability to estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food

• Establishes result-oriented objectives for the kitchen as well as personal objectives regarding professional development

• Ensures the profitability and successful operation of the kitchen

• Controls direct labor costs associated with the kitchen staff, creates weekly schedules, ensuring productivity levels are maximized through the effective utilization of all colleagues, and provides hands-on support as required

• Execute pre-established recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality and establish presentation technique and quality standards

• Supervises, supports, and carries out the correct procedure of preparation, presentation, and portion control for all raw and cooked foods in accordance with the menu, with adequate pars required for efficient service

• Supervises and supports all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced- daily line checks and quality control

• You are constantly in motion

• Adapting to changes and adjustments on the fly

• Gladly taking responsibility and not leaving it to others

Desired Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 7-8 years of experience as an Executive Chef, ideally in high-volume, premium dining settings.

• Education: Culinary degree or similar certification preferred.

• Skills: Strong financial acumen (Microsoft Excel/Word, POS systems) and leadership skills.

• Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus program

• Competitive salary and bonus plan

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• A collaborative leadership team with growth opportunities

• Parking and other company perks