Hospitality Confidential is pleased to present an exceptional Executive Chef opportunity with a premier private members’ club and hospitality venue in San Francisco. This role will lead a dynamic, high-volume culinary program serving a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, creatives, and business leaders. We are seeking a chef who combines creative vision with operational discipline, and who thrives in a fast-paced, member-driven environment focused on excellence, culture, and innovation.
This position reports to senior leadership and is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, developing and executing the culinary vision, and delivering an exceptional dining experience across multiple outlets and event formats.
About the Position
The Executive Chef will lead all culinary operations across café service, private dining, and large-scale events, serving up to 700+ guests. This role is responsible for menu development, seasonal programming, and maintaining culinary standards that reflect a refined, ingredient-driven approach rooted in California and globally inspired cuisine.
The Executive Chef will oversee all banquet and event catering operations, ranging from intimate member dinners to large corporate and social events, including multi-day programming with multiple meal periods. This individual will build, mentor, and lead a high-performing culinary team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with food & beverage, events, and operations teams, as well as the ability to execute at a high level in a complex, multi-outlet environment.
Skills & Requirements
Minimum 8 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including Executive Chef or equivalent level
Proven experience executing high-volume banquet and catering events for 500+ guests, including multi-day, multi-meal programs
Strong background in upscale dining, private clubs, luxury hotels, or multi-unit restaurant operations
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and retain diverse culinary teams
Expertise in menu development, seasonal programming, and concept alignment
Strong financial acumen, including food cost control, inventory management, and P&L oversight
Experience managing vendor relationships and procurement strategies
Thorough understanding of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and regulatory compliance
Experience collaborating with event sales teams and executing detailed event programming
Passion for seasonal, sustainable, and globally influenced cuisine
Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
Experience within a members’ club, luxury hospitality environment, or high-volume event venue
Exposure to California-forward or globally inspired cuisine
Relevant food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe Manager)
Compensation & Benefits
$140,000 - $160,000 base + up to $50,000 bonus
Relocation Assistance provided
80% employer-contribution: medical, dental, and vision insurance
IRA with 2% match
PTO
Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.
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