Executive Chef

Job Title : Executive Chef

Club : Chevy Chase Club

Location : Chevy Chase, Maryland

The Executive Chef Opportunity At Chevy Chase Club :

The Club is seeking an experienced and hands-on Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations and continue a tradition of excellence. This opportunity follows the well-earned retirement of Kenneth Gladysz, a Certified Executive Chef whose international experience, dedication, and leadership elevated the Club’s dining experience and established a strong operational foundation.

We are seeking a successor who will honor that foundation while bringing fresh perspective, innovation, and a commitment to quality that meets the evolving expectations of our members. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional culinary skills, strong organizational and leadership abilities, and a talent for building high-performing, collaborative teams that elevate both à la carte dining and large-scale events. A consistent communicator, they foster accountability, recognize talent, and create a culture where team members are motivated, respected, and aligned with the Club’s standards of excellence. Reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Executive Chef will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Chevy Chase Club’s dining experience and ensuring the continued success of this distinguished community.

Executive Chef Position Overview

This role oversees all culinary operations, including à la carte dining, banquets, and a wide range of member-focused events across multiple venues. The Executive Chef is responsible for menu development, recipe creation, and ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation. They will recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing culinary team, create and manage budgets, and uphold the highest standards of sanitation and safety throughout the operation.

About Chevy Chase Club

Chevy Chase Club, founded in 1892 by members of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Club, began as a retreat for recreation and social life. Its permanent home was established in 1894 on the historic Bradley Farmhouse, with golf introduced in 1895. Over the years, the Club expanded its grounds, added racquet sports, and hosted notable events, including the 1908 U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Championship. A grand clubhouse and expanded golf course opened in 1911, cementing its reputation as one of the nation’s premier private clubs.

Today, members enjoy two main hubs : the historic Main Clubhouse, offering elegant dining and event spaces, and the Winter Center, a casual, family-friendly venue with an ice rink, duckpin bowling, and year-round dining. Amenities include 17 outdoor tennis courts, four indoor courts, platform tennis, pickleball, newly renovated golf course, outdoor aquatics, fitness center, and a robust calendar of member functions.

Additional Information :

• 2,500 Total Member Families
• Approximately $37M Gross volume
• Approximately $9M Annual Food & Beverage Volume
• 65% a la carte | 35% Banquet
• 4 Kitchens – Main Clubhouse, Tap Room, Pool Canteen, Winter Center
• 5 Food & Beverage Outlets – The Elm, Tap Room, Pool Canteen, Winter Center, Golf Canteen
• Annual A La Carte Covers 150,000
• Annual Wedding Average - 19
• Main Clubhouse food & beverage closed on Mondays
• Employee meals provided to approximately 500 employees during peak season
• Culinary Employees : 68 Full Time, including 1 Executive Sous Chef and 7 Sous Chefs
• Jonas Accounting and POS Software
• Club Operates As 501c7
• Club Dining Renovation (including Main Clubhouse, Pool Canteen, and Tap Room Kitchens) Completed in 2024

Food & Beverage Operations

Winter Center (Casual, year-round dining, 340 seats; breakfast, lunch & dinner, Monday–Sunday)

The Winter Center is the Club’s most family-friendly dining venue, overlooking the ice rink and home to the Rumpus Room (children’s center) and Duckpin Bowling. It offers two distinct dining experiences separated by a centerpiece bar : a full-service upper level and a self-service lower level for quick meals and snacks. The outdoor patio mirrors this setup, providing both full-service and casual self-service options in a relaxed, open-air setting with views of the golf course.

Tap Room (Upscale-casual, 80 seats indoors, 60 seats outdoors; lunch & dinner, Wednesday–Sunday, year-round)

Located in the Main Clubhouse overlooking the golf course, the Tap Room offers relaxed, adults-only dining with a menu of elevated favorites, craft cocktails, and rotating draft beers.

The Elm (Formal dining, 80 seats indoors, 70 seats outdoors; dinner Thursday–Sunday, brunch once per month, year-round)

The Elm delivers a refined dining experience with a weekly changing menu featuring local, seasonal ingredients and an extensive wine list.

Pool Canteen (Casual, quick service, self-service; 54 seats; lunch & dinner Tuesday–Sunday, May–September)

Adjacent to the family pool, this space provides a comfortable, shaded option for casual poolside dining during the summer season.

Golf Canteen (Quick service, March–October)

Conveniently located near the golf shop, 1st tee, and 9th green, the Golf Canteen offers grab-and-go options and beverages for golfers.

Private Events

The Club offers multiple private rooms and outdoor spaces for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large celebrations, accommodating up to 350 guests.

Candidate Qualifications

Educational and Certification Qualifications

Salary Range : $200,000 to $260,000

The club offers an excellent benefits package that includes association membership, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off with floating holidays and sick leave, a 401(k) with employer contribution (if eligible), as well as disability coverage, bereavement leave, and more.

Instructions on How to Apply

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Zach Hatem, Director of Food & Beverage. In your letter, highlight why you are an excellent fit for this role, what makes this opportunity the right next step in your career, and how joining Chevy Chase Club—and living in the vibrant area surrounding the Nation’s Capital—will benefit you, your family, your professional growth, and the Club.

Applications should be submitted no later than October 19. Candidate selection will occur in late October, with initial interviews scheduled shortly thereafter and final interviews, including tastings, planned for mid-November. The successful candidate will be expected to assume the role promptly following selection.

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IMPORTANT : Save your resume and cover letter in the following manner :

“Last Name, First Name - Resume” &

“Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter”

(These documents should be in Word or PDF format)

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