The Club:
Chenal Country Club was founded in 1990 with the vision to provide an opportunity for social enjoyment and fellowship among its Members and their guests. The Club continues to exceed the expectations of its Members as it pursues excellence in recreations, sports and leisure activities, complemented by fine dining, social and professional events. With two great golf courses, a thriving tennis program, a state of the art Fitness Center, and plenty of dining options, Chenal offers its Members a beautiful atmosphere in a warm setting with welcoming friendship.
Chenal Country Club is owned by the Deltic Timber Corporation. This distinguished, full service, family-orientated club is actively supported by 900 member families who are well-traveled and accustom to world-class service & cuisine. Recent improvements include an $8.1 ML clubhouse renovation – expansion project to its impressive 100,000 sq. foot clubhouse and a major kitchen renovation in 2008. The membership’s average age is late 40s. For additional information visit the clubs website at http://www.chenalcc.com
The Position:
The club desires an energetic, accomplished and organized “hands-on” professional possessing a genuine passion for cooking. Equally important is this individual must be a competent leader of the clubs culinary team within a corporate culture. The chef is technically diverse and attuned to market demand and competition always trying to create a “culinary buzz” around the club to complement the clubs impressive facilities. This individual needs the ability to produce modernized menus blended with Southern club traditional foods. Additionally, the chef is expected to be well-spoken, regularly visible in member areas and comfortable in social settings and/or speaking to member groups.
Equally important is the candidate’s character; the innate ability to build a professional and friendly kitchen environment that is respectful of the front-of-the-house staff, membership and management will rise above other skills desired. Additionally, the chef’s ability to advance a competent staff is another important requirement. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful recruiter, able to tap into local and national resources then develop an engaged, passionate and cohesive culinary team. The Club’s culture is one that values Honesty, Hard-Work and Professionalism. This individual is accountable to the clubs business goals and will contribute to the vision, growth and overall success of the clubs operations.
The Chef is a key member of the management team and will assist in developing, implementing and achieving the highest possible standards in all culinary management duties including financial performance, sanitation, employee development and producing fresh products from scratch. The chef is responsible for maintaining a 41 % food cost while using only the finest ingredients. A culinary and stewarding staff of 20 plus includes four Sous Chefs and support the culinary operations with a realistic budget. A purchasing agent assists this position.
Dining Facilities:
Chenal Country Club offers a variety of dining venues where members can enjoy a range of culinary delights in various settings including casual, formal and outdoor venues. The Family Dining Room is casual for lunch and dinner whereas the Formal Dining Room offers adults over 18 years of age an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. The Club has several small private dining areas and the beautiful St. Andrews Ballroom, which overlooks the Bear Den Course. This room has moveable walls and can accommodate a variety of options in varying sizes. The Club is well-known for producing elegant weddings and special events.
Salary and Benefits:
As with the Club’s stable history of hiring exceptional management personnel, the Club is looking for a long-term match. The compensation package includes a respectful base salary plus excellent benefits including a corporate medical insurance program; 401k program with employer matching contribution; vacation; professional development and dining allowances. A relocation allowance will also be provided.
Inquiries: Interested individuals should send resumes, a well-conceived cover letter and supporting information including menu examples, pictures, personal website, etc., in strict confidence