Urbana Club: Executive Chef opportunity

EXECUTIVE CHEF

URBANACOUNTRYCLUB

CALLINGALL TALENTEDCHEFS

TheExecutiveChefroleatUrbana CountryClubisonethatoffersthe opportunitytojoinapremierfamilyownedclubinCentralIllinoisthat strivesforexcellence.Thesuccessful candidatewillbeahands-onleader withaprovenrecordofbuilding cohesiveandcollaborativeteams focusedonexcellenceinthe deliveryofhigh-qualityculinary experiencesacrossallareasof diningattheClub.

Thisopportunityisexceptionaland availableforatrueculinaryleader whowillbegiventhecreative freedom,resources,staff,and supporttoconceptualizeand innovatewhilecontinuingtoelevate theClub’salreadyesteemed reputation.

AREYOUREADYTO TURNUPTHEHEAT ONYOURCULINARY CAREER?

POSITION OVERVIEW

TheExecutiveChefatUrbanaCountry Club(UCC)isresponsibleforallfood production,includingthatsoldinthe restaurants,banquets,andotheroutlets He/shedevelopsmenus,foodpurchase specifications,andrecipes,and developsandmonitorsfoodandlabor budgetsforthedepartment The ExecutiveChefmaintainsthehighest professionalfoodqualityandsanitation standardsandmodelssuchstandards forhis/herteams.

TheECisanenergized,positive presencewhodisplaysastrongwork ethicandimpeccableintegrity The positionrequiresamotivating, committed,anddedicatedprofessional whoweavestheirpresenceintothe fabricoftheclubwithdriveand enthusiasmanda“leadfromoutfront” style Theyneedtorecognizethatduring theheightoftheseason,longworkdays areneededtoachieveahighlevelof membersatisfactionandencourage stafftore-energizeandfindabalance ofdedicationtotheClubandpersonal time

TheECatUCCisateambuilderwho mentorskitchenstaffanddevelopsa pipelineoftalentedandcreative individualsandinternsbybuildinga reputationasanexcellentlearningand traininggroundforup-and-coming culinarians

TheECisresponsibleforensuringthatall foodisconsistentlyoutstanding–from belovedfavoritestocreativedaily& weeklyspecialsandculinary-focused eventsthroughoutalldiningvenuesand functions TheECunderstandsthat qualityandconsistencyinproducing anddeliveringpopularclubeventssuch aswinedinnersandmember tournamentsarejustasimportanttothe memberexperienceasproducingala carteserviceonaday-to-daybasis, andisresponsibletoensurethathis/her teamapproacheseachactivitywith identicalfocus.

INITIAL PRIORITIES

Evaluatecurrentoperationsandsetappropriateand necessarystandardsofoperation,processes,execution, anddeliverywithintheculinaryoperation,taking ownershipfortheentireexperiencefromproductionto finaldeliveryoftheendproduct,whileworkingclosely andpositivelywiththefront-of-houseteam.

Overseethesetupandimplementationofthenew kitchenandrelatedequipment Developupdated workflowprocessesandprocedurestomaximize storage,prep,production,andmembersatisfaction Learnabout,evaluate,andcontinuedeveloping, training,andmentoringtheculinaryteamwhile promotingfairnessandconsistency.

Providenewinnovativeandexcitingculinary experiencesforMembersandguestsinbothalacarte diningandMemberevents

Collaboratewithallmanagersfromotherdepartments andteamonelevatingthevarietyofF&Bofferingsclubwide.

Meetbudgetedfoodandlaborcostgoalsby proactivelymonitoringandcontrollingfoodandlabor costsincoordinationwiththeGeneralManagerand ClubController.

Exploreand,whereappropriate,securelocalfood sourcing,includingfarmsandlocal/regionalproducers.

Bevisible,meet,engagewith,and learntheMembers’namesand preferences,anddiningrequirements.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

HasadegreeinCulinaryArtsand/orotherHospitalityManagementfocus

Has(5)fiveyearsoffoodproductionandmanagementexperience.

HasachievedExecutiveChefCertificationsinvariousforms

Hasexceptionalleadershipskills

Hasexperienceplanningandmonitoringallfood-production-related costs.

Successfulexperiencedevelopingfoodpurchasespecificationsand standardrecipes

Hasaproventrackrecordofmaintainingfoodqualityandsanitation standards.

Isaknownandrespectedleaderandteamplayer,withinthekitchen,with theFOHteamandwithallClubandteammembers

IsexperiencedwithtechnologyincludingPOSsystemssuchasNorthstar, andMicrosoftExcel,Word,Outlook,Cheftech,etc.

COMPENSATION &BENEFITS

Compensation:$85,000-$95,000base salarycommensuratewithexperienceplus annualbonuspotential.

Benefitsavailabletofull-timeemployees:

Medical,dental,prescription,vision,life, anddisabilityinsurance;andaflexible spendingaccount

401(k)retirementsavingsplanwith companymatch

Employer-paidcontinuouslearningand professionaldevelopment/certification

Paidholidaysandvacationtime

As the heart of our kitchen, we need someone who exudes passion and positivity, elevates the dining experience, and has an unwavering commitment to integrity. If you love crafting unforgettable culinary delights and inspiring others to be the best they can be, we want YOU!

CLUBOVERVIEW

425 Members

58 Average Age of Membership

65% a la carte / 35% banquet

$1.55M Gross F&B Revenues

LocatedinUrbana,Illinois,theUrbanaCountryClubwasestablishedin 1922andthecenterpieceoftheclubforyearshasbeenthe18-hole championshipgolfcoursedesignedbyTomBendelowinthegolden yearsofgolfcoursearchitecture Inrecentyears,theclubhasinvested significantcapitalfundsintothenewResortfacilitywhichincludes lodging,spa,andfitnessfacilitiesthatareallstateoftheartanddisplay classandelegance. CLUB DETAILS

3 kitchens (main, pool snack bar, banquet)

10-15 Kitchen Employees in season Website: https://ucc1922.com