Santa Fe,NM,USA Chef-Quick Hire!($65k-$70k/Year) | Hiring

Quail Run Association is a distinguished private club and dining establishment dedicated to providing exceptional culinary experiences and superior service to its members, homeowners, tenants, and guests. Known for its commitment to quality and excellence, the association maintains a high standard across all its amenities and services, creating a welcoming and refined environment where guests can enjoy fine dining in a sophisticated atmosphere. The Food & Beverage department plays a pivotal role within the organization, upholding the club's reputation by delivering creative culinary productions that meet or exceed expectations. The club emphasizes continuous innovation, professional development, and operational efficiency to sustain its position as one of the premier dining destinations in its locale. The Executive Culinary Chef position at Quail Run Association is a critical leadership role within the Food & Beverage Department, reporting directly to the Restaurant Manager. This exempt-level role requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week, typically involving work from Tuesday to Sunday with varying shifts. Compensation is dependent on experience, starting at $65,000 annually, reflecting the role's professional responsibilities and expectations. A Food Handler Certification is essential, underscoring the importance the organization places on food safety and sanitation. The Executive Culinary Chef will be responsible for the oversight and creative direction of all culinary operations within the association. This includes designing innovative menus that cater to a diverse clientele, incorporating the desires and preferences of homeowners, members, tenants, and guests while maintaining strong cost controls and portion management. The role demands hands-on involvement in food preparation during peak periods, offering direct support to line and prep cooks. Collaboration with the Restaurant Manager is essential for developing menu selections, pricing strategies, and new culinary concepts that align with the club's goals. In addition to culinary creativity, this role emphasizes leadership and team development. The Executive Culinary Chef will supervise and train all culinary staff, ensuring consistent adherence to quality, presentation, and service standards. This leadership includes scheduling, performance appraisals, and fostering a positive team environment through regular meetings and ongoing professional development. The role also requires diligent administrative responsibilities, such as managing budgets, monitoring labor and food costs, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. To succeed, candidates need a solid background in fine-dining culinary operations, ideally within private clubs, combined with extensive experience in kitchen management, staff training, inventory control, and cost management. The Executive Culinary Chef should be adept at implementing industry trends and best practices to keep Quail Run at the forefront of the dining experience. Furthermore, maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen, along with excellent communication and organizational skills, are critical to the role's success. In summary, this position offers a dynamic opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to lead and innovate within a prestigious private club setting, delivering top-tier cuisine and elevating the overall dining experience while managing a skilled kitchen team and supporting organizational goals.

• Food handler certification
• minimum of three years in a chef position in a fine-dining restaurant
• six plus years experience in kitchen operations, training, inventory, ordering, and cost control
• ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• availability to work minimum 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Sunday
• knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations
• prior experience in private club culinary environment preferred