Executive Chef

Job Description

Executive Chef

Akron, OH

$80,000-$95,000 / Year

Seeking an Executive Chef to lead a refreshed culinary program that reflects a new era for our Country Club. With a newly built kitchen and thoughtfully designed service areas, this is a unique opportunity to shape culinary experiences and contribute to a team focused on high-quality service. This role serves a wide-ranging audience that includes Club members, agency partners, corporate guests, and company executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and daily operations of all culinary services at the Club.
• Develop and maintain menus aligned with the established culinary vision and service expectations.
• Hire, train, and manage a skilled kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality food across all service areas.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including scheduling, prep, inventory, and production.
• Adapt to seasonal and event-driven service needs, coordinating closely with front-of-house teams to ensure consistency across all dining experiences.
• Ensure all back-of-house practices meet safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with food and beverage and hospitality leaders to support smooth service and event execution.
• Manage food and labor costs, vendor relations, and kitchen budgets.
• Foster a positive, professional environment that reflects Westfield’s values of quality and service.

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