Culinary Director / Executive Chef – Luxury Private Club
Location: California
Compensation: $225,000–$275,000 DOE + performance bonus
Benefits: Temporary housing, relocation support, medical insurance, executive-level benefits plus much more
We are recruiting on behalf of an ultra-luxury private residential club in La Quinta undergoing a major transformation and expansion across its food and beverage operations. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished culinary leader to shape and elevate a multi-outlet dining program within one of the most exclusive lifestyle-driven hospitality environments in the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all culinary operations across multiple dining venues and service environments
- Build, mentor, and develop a world-class culinary leadership team and operational culture
- Drive the strategic vision and ongoing development of the property's expanding food and beverage program
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership on concept development, operational strategy, and future venue launches
- Ensure exceptional standards in food quality, presentation, sourcing, consistency, and member experience across all outlets
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, labour management, purchasing, inventory controls, and financial performance initiatives
- Foster strong relationships with members and residents, creating a highly personalized hospitality experience
- Support recruitment, retention, and long-term development of culinary talent across the property
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Extensive executive culinary leadership experience within luxury hospitality, private clubs, or world-class resort environments
- Proven ability to lead large-scale culinary teams and multi-outlet operations
- Strong understanding of member-driven dining environments and luxury service standards
- Financially astute with strong operational, budgeting, and labour management experience
