Executive Chef
hace 4 días
Fairfax
INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB, Fairfax, VA EXECUTIVE CHEF About the Club: The International Country Club in Fairfax, Virginia offers a premier recreational and leisure experience for its members and their guests. Since 1961, the Club has provided a "home away from home" atmosphere and continues to do so today. With a newly renovated clubhouse, the Club offers top-notch amenities including golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and social events. The Club's facilities also include an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, an exercise facility, and a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool. Dining services offer a variety of dishes, making the International Country Club an ideal destination for families and individuals seeking an active and social country club experience. Chef Position Specifics: International Country Club is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef who can elevate and lead its culinary operation to the next level. The ideal candidate will bring experience from high-expectation environments with a strong focus on consistent a la carte dining, disciplined financial management, and a culture rooted in service excellence. These experiences cultivate leaders who understand how to balance culinary creativity with operational rigor, team development, and the delivery of an exceptional, member-focused dining experience. As the face of the Club’s culinary program, the Executive Chef must be highly visible and equally comfortable leading in the kitchen and engaging in the dining rooms. The Executive Chef will develop a deep understanding of member preferences and continuously evolve the culinary program to meet and exceed expectations. Serving as a positive catalyst for the Club’s dining experience, this leader will bring passion, creativity, and a strong sense of pride in their work. The role is integral to shaping memorable dining experiences and contributing meaningfully to the overall success and reputation of the Club. Candidate Qualifications: • Prior Club experience or large, multi-unit, luxury hotel/resort experience is required., • The Executive Chef must be a dynamic leader capable of consistently delivering high-quality cuisine across multiple outlets while meeting the diverse and evolving expectations of the membership., • This role requires strong menu development and rotation expertise, balancing creativity with operational efficiency. Equally important are strengths in recruiting, training, and retaining culinary talent, while building a disciplined, motivated team focused on execution, consistency, and improved service speed., • The position demands sound operational and financial acumen, including effective oversight of scheduling, kitchen workflows, inventory management, and cost controls. The ideal candidate is highly member-focused, responsive to feedback, collaborative with club leadership, and adaptable within a fast-paced private club environment., • While initial involvement in the budgeting process will be limited, there is an opportunity for increased responsibility as the Executive Chef becomes more integrated into the Club’s operations and as consistency within the culinary program continues to strengthen., • The Executive Chef is expected to maintain a strong and visible presence with the membership, including contributing to quarterly newsletters and utilizing various communication channels such as social media and club platforms., • This individual will attend House Committee and Food & Beverage meetings, providing culinary updates and contributing insight into upcoming enhancements to the member dining experience., • Cultural fit is essential. The Executive Chef must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and values that align with the Club’s mission, while fostering a positive and respectful environment for both members and staff.