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Club Chef
Job Location:
Job Location:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (23 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
Panther National is seeking an experienced motivated and highly engaged Club Chef to partner with the Clubs executive leadership team in leading and advancing every aspect of the Clubs culinary program. This hands-on leadership position is designed for a chef who combines strong culinary expertise with excellent organizational administrative and people-development skills.
Panther National is seeking an experienced motivated and highly engaged Club Chef to partner with the Clubs executive leadership team in leading and advancing every aspect of the Clubs culinary program. This hands-on leadership position is designed for a chef who combines strong culinary expertise with excellent organizational administrative and people-development skills.
The Club Chef will oversee daily member dining banquet and event execution culinary training team development food quality kitchen standards and operational consistency. Working closely with Club leadership the Club Chef will help elevate the culinary experience while strengthening systems standards and team culture.
Ideal for an accomplished Sous Chef Chef de Cuisine or similar culinary leader ready to take the next step toward a future Executive Chef role. Reports directly to the Assistant General Manager.
About Panther National:
Panther National is one of the most visionary and exclusive private club communities in the United States combining championship golf contemporary architecture elevated hospitality wellness exceptional dining and personalized service within an intimate and highly curated member environment.
Panther National is one of the most visionary and exclusive private club communities in the United States combining championship golf contemporary architecture elevated hospitality wellness exceptional dining and personalized service within an intimate and highly curated member environment.
Panther National is proudly under new ownership by Ohana Real Estate Investors with a strong commitment to continued growth and investment in the Club its amenities its people and the overall member experience.
Key Priorities for Success:
Leadership & Team Development:
Key Priorities for Success:
Leadership & Team Development:
- Build trust understand team strengths and development needs and lead by example.
- Be a visible hands-on leader who teaches coaches and mentors culinary associates.
- Maintain standards for professionalism appearance conduct hospitality cleanliness organization and execution.
- Assist with recruiting interviewing onboarding training and developing culinary team members.
- Conduct daily lineups and team briefings covering priorities menus events operational updates and member needs.
- Partner closely with Executive Chef and Front-of-House F&B; leadership for a cohesive member experience.
Culinary Operations:
- Support a highly seasonal operation spanning à la carte dining member events banquets and simultaneous activities.
- Lead and develop a BOH culinary team of approximately 10 associates.
- Maintain high standards of food quality presentation freshness timing consistency and execution.
- Develop standardized recipes preparation techniques plating standards and portion controls.
- Assist with menu development recipe costing product selection and pricing recommendations.
- Support banquet and special-event execution staffing preparation timing and culinary quality.
- Minimize food waste product loss and unnecessary expense while ensuring proper storage labeling rotation and handling.
- Maintain sanitation cleanliness organization safety and compliance with applicable health food-safety OSHA and Club standards.
Member Experience:
- Maintain appropriate visibility and engagement with members while representing Panther Nationals culinary standards and hospitality culture.
- Respond professionally and creatively to reasonable member requests and special dietary or culinary needs.
- Support innovative culinary programs and continually evaluate food quality presentation service execution and member feedback.
Financial & Administrative Responsibilities:
- Understand the financial impact of daily culinary decisions and contribute to operational performance.
- Monitor food usage waste portions yields inventory labor utilization and scheduling.
- Assist with inventory monthly reporting variance analysis forecasting corrective action and annual budget information.
- Use Club technology and systems to improve efficiency communication inventory scheduling and financial performance.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with food and supply vendors.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate is an accomplished culinary professional who is confident in their abilities while remaining eager to learn grow and develop as a leader. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for food hospitality and the private-club experience; strong culinary fundamentals; a hands-on leadership style; excellent organization and communication; and a genuine interest in developing people and building high-performing teams.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished culinary professional who is confident in their abilities while remaining eager to learn grow and develop as a leader. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for food hospitality and the private-club experience; strong culinary fundamentals; a hands-on leadership style; excellent organization and communication; and a genuine interest in developing people and building high-performing teams.
Required & Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience including Sous Chef Chef de Cuisine Club Chef or comparable senior culinary leadership experience.
- Ideal candidate will have Sous Chef experience in a high-quality restaurant private club country club luxury hotel or resort.
- Private club country club luxury hotel resort or comparable hospitality experience preferred.
- Experience leading and developing culinary teams.
- Experience with banquet special-event and à la carte culinary operations.
- Experience working in a temporary transitional or non-traditional kitchen environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of food cost labor management inventory purchasing and kitchen financial controls.
- Strong knowledge of food safety sanitation and workplace safety standards.
- Comfortable with Jonas POS Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and emerging AI tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Culinary Arts Hospitality Management or related degree preferred.
Leadership Expectations:
- EXCELLENCE Delivering exceptional culinary standards in every detail.
- HOSPITALITY Creating memorable experiences for members and guests.
- LEADERSHIP Developing people through coaching accountability and example.
- TEAMWORK Working collaboratively across culinary service and Club operations.
- INNOVATION Continuously looking for ways to improve the culinary experience.
- ACCOUNTABILITY Taking ownership of results standards and team performance.
- PROFESSIONALISM Representing Panther National with integrity confidence and discretion.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Panther National offers an excellent compensation bonus and
benefits package.
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Panther National offers an excellent compensation bonus and
benefits package.
- Healthcare Benefits Medical dental and vision coverage.
- Retirement Benefits 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees.
- Paid Time Off PTO and applicable leaves of absence in accordance with Club policy and applicable law.
- Bonus Opportunity Eligibility for an incentive/bonus program based on applicable Club and company guidelines.
About Troon:
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale Arizona Troon is the worlds largest professional club management company
specializing in golf hospitality and residential communities. With more than 900 locations across 45 states and 27 countries Troon
is a leading employer in the hospitality and club-management industry.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale Arizona Troon is the worlds largest professional club management company
specializing in golf hospitality and residential communities. With more than 900 locations across 45 states and 27 countries Troon
is a leading employer in the hospitality and club-management industry.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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