Executive Chef

LMLC OPERATIONS LLC • Rosamond, CA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Singer Drivers Club (SDC) is a world-class private motorsport and lifestyle club at Willow Springs Raceway. SDC offers its members access to legendary circuits, elite driver coaching, concierge-level service, curated food and beverage, and an expansive outdoor pursuits program. This is a founding-team opportunity to build a club that fuses performance, adventure, and community. SDC is part of a family of private clubs including Yellowstone Club, Moonlight Basin, Spanish Peaks, and Crazy Mountain Ranch. As Executive Chef, you will own the culinary program from conception to execution. You will design menus, source local ingredients, hire and train the kitchen team, and deliver high-quality food for member dining and events. This is a builder's role where you will establish kitchen systems, vendor relationships, and lead the culinary team. You will also build relationships with members, understanding their preferences and dietary needs to create a personalized culinary experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years as Executive Chef or equivalent in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or a private club
• Proven track record opening a kitchen or building a culinary program from scratch
• Experience delivering à la carte service, large-format events, and catering simultaneously
• Demonstrated P&L accountability — margins, projections, and operating-expense control
• Experience with scheduling, labor costing, payroll administration, and performance management
• Proficiency with accounting/inventory software and budgetary analysis
• Experience sourcing from and negotiating with local and specialty vendors
• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience
• Food-safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Strategic ownership of the culinary program — vision, standards, and direction across every outlet
• Menu development, recipe standardization, and plating specs at a fine-dining or luxury level
• Custom and themed menu creation with artistic plating and presentation for signature member events
• Multi-outlet execution across à la carte member dining, private events, and catering
• Following and adjusting BEOs in partnership with the events team
• P&L ownership — setting margins, managing against projections, and controlling major operating expenses
• Kitchen leadership — hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management
• Cost control: food cost, ordering, inventory, portioning, and labor management
• Sourcing and vendor management, including local farm and specialty partners
• Sustainable, seasonally driven menu design for allergies, dietary needs, and member preferences
• Recipe documentation — cards, specs, and photography that keep quality consistent across the team
• Systems building from scratch — prep lists, line checks, station setups, and par levels
• Health, safety, and sanitation compliance (ServSafe / HACCP)
• Serving as the culinary face of the club for press, media, and marquee member moments
• Composure under high-volume event pressure and a member-facing, hospitality-first mindset

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits (FSA/HSA/DFSA options)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) - Annual $650
• Company-paid employee Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Bi-Weekly Employer Match
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed