Executive Chef

Discovery Land Company

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be located at The Madison Club set outside of La Quinta, California. The Madison Club is seeking an Executive Chef to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department. The Executive Chef will serve as the leader of the culinary department and will work closely with the culinary team and Food and Beverage team to create an efficient and effective operation. The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu creation and development, while seeking out local vendors, artisans and farmers to establish relationships to incorporate local influences into the dishes. The Executive Chef will direct staffing, training, and evaluation of kitchen employees, and promote a cooperative working climate to maximize productivity and employee morale. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees. The Madison Club is La Quinta’s most exclusive, private residential community, offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. It is a place of effortless grace and charm with an ambiance of quiet sophistication, intimacy, and understated luxury. Offering a limited number of homes and memberships, The Madison Club is the modern interpretation of California’s classic old-line country clubs, offering five-star dining and member events, wellness and fitness amenities, and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At The Madison Club, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world.

Requirements

Culinary Degree or pedigree.
Ten (10) or more years of experience working as a chef at high end restaurant, resort, or private club.
Deep knowledge of best culinary practices.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Experience working with many culinary trends, cuisines, and cultures.
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Shift greater than eight (8) hours in length may be required due to business demands.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

Uphold Discovery Land Company’s commitment to superior food and beverage and hospitality.
Work with the VP of Culinary, Director of Culinary, and F&B leaders to create exemplary culinary standards and an environment of continual improvement.
Lead and collaborate with culinary team to create menus and food presentations of the highest level encompassing conceptual direction, sense of place and freshest ingredients possible.
Oversee the Culinary staffing program through recruitment, training, and evaluation of each culinary employee.
Encourage ongoing staff development, foster and promote a cooperative working climate, and maximize productivity and employee morale.
Set the tempo and tone of the kitchen, anticipate business levels and special events.
Create and foster relationships with local sources of culinary product, artisans, and farmers, to incorporate local influences into dishes.
Supervise daily procurement and receiving procedures for all food items, daily inventory, rotation and collaboration with team to constantly ensure use of fresh product.
Ensure continual product quality control and procedures are maintained on a daily basis in all areas to ensure consistency.
Minimize spoilage, waste and over production with consistent procedures.
Regularly review house counts, forecasts and VIP lists and communicate this information via daily line-ups and pre-shifts.
Address and resolve all member or guest problems in an efficient and effective manner to ensure quick resolutions.
Perform daily spot checks for menu accuracy and taste in all areas.
Ensure all menu items are costed correctly and prices updated on regular basis.
Create and manage recipe data base ensuring consistency of all dishes.
Work with stewarding department to ensure that all equipment inventory is managed effectively, stored, used, cleaned and repaired when necessary.
Manage and oversee breakage reports in all areas to ensure equipment breakage is minimized.
Ensure all cleaning schedules, temperature records, opening and closing checklists are completed and recorded on a daily basis.
Maintain open and active communication with other departments.
Conduct and attend meetings as necessary.
Generate reports as necessary.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Follow all safety and security regulations; train the culinary department to do the same.
Other responsibilities as assigned.