Lake Toxaway Executive Chef

about the club

Lake Toxaway Country Club is a premier private club located in a pristine lakefront setting in the mountains of western North Carolina, an area that’s heralded for its beauty and recreation. The club is a welcoming home for families from across the region who come together to enjoy community and camaraderie in an amenity-rich setting. Lake Toxaway is an oasis for mountain living at it’s best.

Set on 5,000 acres, Lake Toxaway is the site of more than 1,000 homes. The Club is a single owner Club, owned by Reg Heinitsh whose father founded the Club and developed the land surrounding in the 60’s.

Serving as a respite of relaxation and recreation to it’s Members, Lake Toxaway offers something for everyone in the family. From casual dining to an elevated culinary experience, family programming, croquet, golf, pickleball and more, the Club has something for all generations of Members to enjoy.

Vision Statement: To create a superior club experience that the members and staff are proud of by providing exceptional amenities, service and quality with a true spirit of hospitality to our members, their families and guests.

Mission Statement: We will provide our members a warm welcome on each visit by smiling and greeting them by name. We will exceed members expectations by providing the highest quality food items that are made with fresh and local ingredients. We will enhance each visit by anticipating members wants and acting quickly on their requests . The golf course and other amenities will be consistently kept in a way that members and staff are proud of. Each member will receive a sincere thank-you for their visit and heartfelt goodbye as they leave.

Clubhouse Amenities

18-hole Golf Course

20-acre Tom Fazio Practice Facility

3,000 sq ft Resort Style Swimming Pool

Bentgrass Croquet Lawns

5 Har Tru Tennis Courts

3 Pickelball Courts

State-of-the-art

Multiple Dining Outlets

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Event spaces for up to 300 guests including the Vanderbilt Ballroom

Robust Family Programming

Club Strategic Mission - A Mission with a purpose of having a sustained business that the owner, staff and membership can be proud of. A long-term plan of continuing to upgrade current and add future amenities and being able to recruit high quality service professionals to exceed member service and programming expectations in all departments while meeting ownership profitability expectations.

the position

Lake Toxaway Country Club is searching for a committed, caring, and hands-on culinary professional, who enjoys working in an engaging private club environment and one who has the ability to select the perfect enhancements to make a lasting impression

The Executive Chef will coordinate and oversee all daily aspects of the culinary operation to ensure the quality and consistency of the dining experience This professional should have strong leadership skills and a desire to promote growth and development within their department. The Executive Chef should have the ability to increase revenue while maintaining costs and providing an exceptional experience to the Members and guests.

Key Characteristics and Traits

▪ A naturally enthusiastic personality and passion for the culinary industry.

▪ Has the ability to nurture culture, leading by example to coach and mentor team members

▪ A skill set that enables you to hire, train, motivate and develop a high performing team in a fast-paced environment who are dedicated to a shared vision.

▪ The ability to have an excellent rapport with the membership and interact with them on a regular basis, recognizing and delivering on their specific preferences.

▪ Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.

▪ A mind for innovation and action with an ability to create unique experiences and offerings for the membership that drive revenue and increased member satisfaction.

▪ The ability to excel in both banquet and a la carte production, providing handson leadership, working expo and the line as needed.

▪ Demonstrate creativity in menu design, exhibiting an appreciation for the Club’s culinary traditions, while exploring fresh and innovative culinary trends.

▪ The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to team members, club leadership, and members

▪ Exhibit disciplined follow-through to ensure the vision and goals of the Club come to fruition.

▪ Cultivate a high-level of member satisfaction through consistency in the dining experience.

▪ Work with the Front of House leadership team to address and resolve all member and guest complaints and suggestions

▪ Monitor labor and food cost as outlined in the annual budget, monitoring and approving weekly payroll.

responsibilities

qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

✓ A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as and Executive Chef. Executive Sous Chef’s with tenure at reputable Clubs will be considered

✓ Experience in a luxury hospitality or club setting considered a valuable asset.

✓ Food safety certification.

✓ Certification from American Culinary Federation or other hospitality association a plus

✓ A degree from a post-secondary culinary arts program.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers an excellent bonus and benefits package. The position is available immediately

Team Culture Traits

Caring- for each other, the members and the club

Excellence - pushing ourselves and each other to meet personal and team goals that impact our business

Appreciative - for our roles and the responsibilities we have that greatly impact others' happiness

Prideful - of the club, our amenities, how we serve our members, their families and guests

IMPORTANT

Interested candidates should submit résumés along with a detailed cover letter which addresses their qualifications and describes your alignment/experience with the prescribed position by Friday, March 29th, 2024.

These documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, Toxaway Exec Chef Cover Letter” and “Last Name, First Name, Toxaway Exec Chef Résumé”) respectively to:

Careers@thedeloziergroup.com.

All requested information, along with references, should be emailed to the address above

Lead Search Executive

Scott Craig

Search Executive and Consultant

scraig@thedeloziergroup.com

Search Executive

Becca Gentry

Search Executive and Consultant

rgentry@thedeloziergroup.com