EXECUTIVECHEF
JOINTHECULINARYTEAM ATCORPUSCHRISTIYACHT
CLUBASEXECUTIVECHEF
CorpusChristiYachtClub,aPlatinumClubof AmericaandesteemedinstitutionontheTexasGulf Coast,presentsanexceptionalopportunityfora culinaryprofessionaltojoinitsleadershipteam.
LocatedonthewaterfrontindowntownCorpus Christi,CCYCiscelebratedforitsrichmaritime heritage,strongsenseofcommunity,andforwardthinkingapproachtohospitality
TheClubiscurrentlyseekingatalentedand passionateExecutiveCheftoleaditsdynamic culinaryprogram.Thisindividualwilloverseeall aspectsoffoodandpastryproductionacrossthe Club’sthreediningvenues,banquetoperations,and specialevents,bringingcreativity,leadership,anda commitmenttoexcellencetoeverydining experience.
Thisisadistinguishedrolewithinoneoftheregion’s mostrespectedprivateclubs.TheExecutiveChef willinspireadedicatedteam,craftinnovativeand seasonalmenus,andupholdthehighstandards thatCCYCmembershavecometoexpect.
Foravisionarychefwithahands-onleadership styleandapassionforprivateclubhospitality,this isarareandrewardingopportunitytomakea lastingimpactinacollaborative,service-driven environment
POSITION OVERVIEW
TheExecutiveChefatCorpusChristiYacht Clubservesasthevisionaryandhands-on leaderoftheClub’sculinaryoperations.This keyleadershiproleisresponsiblefor designingandexecutingseasonallyinspired menusthatreflectbothcreativityand memberpreferences
TheExecutiveChefischargedwith developingpurchasingspecifications, standardizedrecipes,andoperating procedurestoensureconsistency,quality, andcostcontrol.Thisindividualwilllead, mentor,andinspireadedicatedculinary andpastryteam
Astrongemphasisisplacedonfiscal responsibility,withmanagingdepartmental foodandlaborbudgets,monitoringfinancial performance,andimplementingstrategies toensureoperationalefficiency.Equally importantistheunwaveringcommitmentto maintainingthehigheststandardsoffood quality,presentation,andsanitation, upholdingtheClub’sreputationfor exceptionaldiningexperiences.
Thisrolerequiresaleaderwhoisboth strategicandservice-minded,someone whothrivesinacollaborativeenvironment, valuestraditionwhileembracinginnovation, andtakesgreatprideindelivering memorableculinaryexperiencestothe membership.
JOBDUTIES
Hires,trains,supervises,schedulesandevaluatesthe workofmanagementstaffinthefoodandpastry productiondepartments
PlansmenuswithF&BManagerforallfoodoutletsin theclubandforspecialoccasionsandevents
Schedulesandcoordinatestheworkofchefs,cooks andotherkitchenemployeestoensurethatfood preparationiseconomicalandtechnicallycorrect andwithinbudgetedlaborcostgoals
Approvestherequisitionofproductsandother necessaryfoodsupplies
Ensuresthathighstandardsofsanitation,cleanliness andsafetyaremaintainedthroughoutallkitchen areasatalltimes.
Establishescontrolstominimizefoodandsupply wasteandtheft
Safeguardsallfood-preparationemployeesby implementingtrainingtoincreasetheirknowledge aboutsafety,sanitationandaccident-prevention principles.
Developstandardrecipesandtechniquesforfood preparationandpresentationthathelptoassure consistentlyhighqualityandtominimizefoodcosts; exercisesportioncontrolforallitemsservedand assistsinestablishingmenusellingprices.
Preparesnecessarydataforapplicablepartsofthe budget;projectsannualfood,laborandothercosts andmonitorsactualfinancialresults;takescorrective actionasnecessarytohelpassurethatfinancial goalsaremet.
Attendfoodandbeveragestaffandmanagement meetings.
Consultswiththeeventplanneraboutfood productionaspectsofspecialeventsbeingplanned Cooksordirectlysupervisesthecookingofitemsthat requireskillfulpreparation.
Evaluatefoodproductstoassurethatquality standardsareconsistentlyattained.
JOBDUTIES
Interactswithapplicablefoodandbeverage managerstoassurethatfoodproduction consistentlyexceedstheexpectationsofmembers andguests
Plansandmanagestheemployeemealprogram Developspoliciesandprocedurestoenhanceand measurequality;continuallyupdateswrittenpolicies andprocedurestoreflectstate-of-the-art techniques,equipmentandterminology
Recruitsandmakesselectiondecisions;evaluates jobperformanceofkitchenstaff;rewardsand disciplinesstaffinafair,ethical,andlegalmanner. Recommendscompensationratesandincreasesfor kitchenstaff.
Establishesandmaintainsaregularcleaningand maintenancescheduleforallkitchenareasand equipment
Providestrainingandprofessionaldevelopment opportunitiesforallkitchenstaff. Ensurethatrepresentativesfromthekitchenattend serviceline-upsandmeetings
Motivatesanddevelopsstaff,includingcross-training andpromotionofpersonnel
Periodicallyvisitsdiningareatowelcomemembers. Reviewsandapprovesproductpurchase specifications.
Establishbuffetpresentations
Maintainsphysicalpresenceduringtimesofhigh businessvolume
Implementssafetytrainingprograms;manages OSHA-relatedaspectsofkitchensafetyand maintainsSDSsineasilyaccessiblelocation. Understandsandconsistentlyfollowsproper sanitationpracticesincludingthoseforpersonal hygiene
UndertakingspecialprojectsasassignedbytheGM Maintainsaprofessionalworkenvironmentatall timesstressingethicalbehaviorwithall employees/members
RESPONSIBILITIES
Overseesallfoodproduction,includingthatsoldin restaurants,banquetfunctions,andotheroutlets.
Developmenus,foodpurchasespecifications,andrecipes. Supervisesproductionandstaff.
Developsandmonitorsfoodandlaborcostsandbudgetsfor thedepartment
Maintainsthehighestprofessionalfoodqualityandsanitation standards.
JOBKNOWLEDGE,CORE COMPETENCIES,AND EXPECTATIONS
Exceptionalcookingskills.
Plansandmonitorsallfood-production-relatedcosts PlansformenuswithF&BManager
Developsfoodpurchasespecificationsandstandard recipes.
Maintainsfoodqualityandsanitationstandards. Abilitytopair/matchwineandfoodanddevelopsa winelistwiththeFoodandBeverageManager
Leadershipskillsandtheabilitytodevelopteam membersaroundthem
Soundorganizationwiththeabilitytoprioritizeina multi-facetedoperation
Knowledgeofandabilitytoperformrequiredrole duringemergencysituations
COMPENSATION &BENEFITS
Salaryisofferedat$100,000-$120,000 annually,commensuratewithexperience.
Paidvacation
401k
Medical,dental,andlifeinsurance
Short-termandLong-termdisability. Continuingeducationallowance.
REPORTSTO
GeneralManager
MANAGESANDSUPERVISES
SousChef
AllCulinaryStaff
MISSION STATEMENT
“To promote a lifelong love of sailing and provide its members, their families, and guests with exceptional dining and social experiences, enduring friendships, and a sense of community and belonging.”
VISION STATEMENT
“Corpus Christi Yacht Club will continue to be recognized as a Platinum Club of America that provides a premier yacht club experience with gracious hospitality while honoring its rich history and traditions.”
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CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’sdegreeinculinaryartsand/other HospitalityManagementdegreeandeightyears foodproductionandmanagementexperience;or 5years’relevantexperience;oranyequivalent combinationofexperienceandtrainingthat providestherequiredknowledge,skillsandabilities CertificationfromAmericanCulinaryAssociationor otherprofessionalhospitalityassociation.
CLUBOVERVIEW
Establishedin1923,CorpusChristiYachtClubisadistinguishedinstitutionontheTexas GulfCoast Itembodiesarichmaritimeheritageandasteadfastcommitmentto hospitality CCYChaslongbeenacherishedgatheringplaceforsailingenthusiastsand theirfamilies,offeringablendoftraditionandcommunity.
NestledindowntownCorpusChristi,theCluboffersitsmembersawelcoming environmentthatblendstime-honoredtraditionswithforward-thinkinginitiatives The two-storyclubhousefeaturesbothupstairsanddownstairsdiningareas,providing memberswithvariousculinaryexperiences Theupstairsdiningroomofferspanoramic viewsofthemarina,whilethecoveredlanaiandpooldeckproviderelaxedoutdoor settings.TheClubalsoboastsafull-servicerestaurantandbar,anoutdoorpool,and meetingfacilities,cateringtovariousmemberneeds.
CCYC'sdedicationtoexcellenceisfurtherexemplifiedbyitsroleinhostingprestigious events,suchasthe2018YouthSailingWorldChampionships,whereitearnedtheWorld SailingSustainabilityAwardforitsexemplaryenvironmentalstewardship.CCYCalso hostedtheJ24Worldsin2022.Withacommitmenttofosteringcamaraderieand providingexceptionalexperiences,CCYCremainsacherishedgatheringplaceforsailing enthusiastsandtheirfamilies
The Club is open six days per week (Tuesday – Sunday) year-round Website: https://www.ccyc.com/
