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Executive Chef, Bent Creek Country Club Lancaster, PA

Executive Chef, Bent Creek Country Club Lancaster, PA

Overview:

Nestled in the suburbs of Lancaster County Bent Creek a private country club that has quietly built a reputation for its understated elegance, its breadth of amenities, and its broad appeal to families of all ages. At Bent Creek they’re dedicated to promoting an active lifestyle. The signature Jay Morrish Championship designed golf course was cited by the USGA as “a benchmark for golf courses in the Mid-Atlantic region”. The tennis facility features six Har-Tru surfaced courts; the fitness center features the latest in fitness equipment and the Olympic sized pool provides activities for the entire family. At Bent Creek members and guests are welcome to enjoy their world-class dining in a family friendly environment.

Vision & Mission Statements:

Vision: Bent Creek Country Club will be the premier private family oriented country club in the region.

Mission: The mission is to provide Club members with excellent, competitive sports facilities, programs in golf, tennis and swimming, fun, family focused social activities and fine dining. All of these will be provided in an atmosphere which values personal attention and the traditions, heritage, and etiquette of the games we play.

Values:

The Club will demonstrate the courtesy and fine sportsmanship, which are part of the games of golf, tennis and swimming. The Club will operate the Club and all programs striving for excellence and mindful of continually exceeding member and guest expectations. The Club will expect fair, equitable and respectful treatment for all our members, guests, staff, and the community.

Bent Creek Dining:

The array of fine cuisine at Bent Creek spans everything from casual lunches to elegant dinners to Sunday morning brunch. Presentation is always refreshingly impeccable, with an accent on the finest local ingredients. The club features five (5) restaurant outlets including the Mixed Grille Room (Club Casual Dining Room) serving lunch and dinner; the seasonal Pool Snack Bar and Creek Café at the turn. The Club is also known as a premier Event & Wedding Venue with 7,000 sq. feet of banquet space that can seat up to 300 guests for dinner or has spacing for larger stand-up receptions. Annual food sales are $1.3M with a desired cost of goods at 35%. (Sales are a 51-49 mix of banquet and ala carte) The Club operates out of three (3) kitchens and supports a kitchen staff of 21 with a budget is $365,000.

Key Goals & Expectations:

The candidate we are seeking is responsible for all food production and providing a consistent product in all outlets. Develops menus; food purchase specifications (uses local products when available) and standardizes recipes. Supervises food kitchen staff and develops and monitors the food and labor budget and takes corrective action as necessary to help ensure that financial goals are met. Maintains the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

  • Focuses on food quality and presentation providing menu diversity and value to a discriminating and well-traveled membership.
  • Executive Chef hires, supervises and trains and the kitchen staff to creating a dynamic culinary team.
  • Works closely with Operations Managers, Director of Catering and Banquet Manager planning special menus for parties and Club events.
  • Is an important part in management team and communicates a compelling vision for the culinary operation.
  • Provides members with Club favorite menu items and offers creative and fresh choices and products.
  • Interacts and is visible to membership.

Salary and Benefits:

The compensation package includes a respectful base salary plus excellent benefits including medical insurance program according to club policy; 401k program with employer match contribution; vacation; and professional development.

Inquiries:

Interested individuals should send resumes, a well-conceived cover letter and supporting information including menu examples, pictures, personal website, etc., all in strict confidence. Click Here to upload your information.