Executive Chef

THE UNION CLUB, Cleveland, OHExecutive Chef

About the Club: The Union Club of Cleveland is the grande dame of downtown clubs. Founded in 1872, it traces its roots back to the 1830s when the first Union Club in Cleveland was a troop of armed farmers protecting the village from horse and cattle thieves.

Throughout the good times and bad, members saw themselves as stewards, responsible for preserving their cherished Club so entwined in Cleveland’s history. The clubhouse stands as a true testament to the past, present, and future of the membership as well as to the commitment of excellence the Union Club of Cleveland has always portrayed.

Today, members enjoy dynamic programming and events, a strong and diverse membership, three restaurants each with distinct cuisine, executive fitness center, 10,000 square feet total of private meeting spaces, ten overnight guest rooms, and reciprocity at over 140 private clubs across the world.

Position Specific: The Union Club of Cleveland is looking for an Executive Chef who can lead a team and build a culture of excellence in the kitchen. The Executive Chef will always look for improvement while continuing to maintain the high standards of excellence already instilled into the kitchen operation. The ideal candidate will possess a true passion for professional cooking and have a proven and stable track record of culinary excellence. A Certified Executive Chef (CEC) is preferred.

This individual has a strong culinary abilities to execute a quality food operation, which is the cornerstone for member satisfaction at the Union Club.

In The GM’s Own Words: “We have a great membership that supports the Club and our staff. The kitchen needs a true leader that can direct, set the standard when it comes to food and hold the team accountable when the standard is not met.”

Candidate Qualifications

Club is looking for a long-term fit; the right individual who is self-motivated and possesses a creative approach to menu planning with continually.new Executive Chef should have solid culinary knowledge and is well-rounded in both a la carte and banquet operations.closely with the GM and management team to introduce new ideas, and party themes etc. to create a fresh culinary experience.displays exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management and service staff.individual has the ability to demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.Executive Chef is expected to evaluate and improve the menu variety focusing on fresh farm-to-table and sustainable ingredients. (Aware of culinary trends and members historical preferences in dining.) Writes monthly Newsletter article.Executive Chef is successful by being visible around the Club, especially at Club events and private parties.Executive Chef helps to prepare the annual operating budget, with recommendations for needed capital expenditures.new Executive Chef will get to know the membership and give them what they want - traditional fare make it the best it can be. (Members appreciate some comfort foods and the option of being wowed by daily specials and special events.)that the highest standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are maintained throughout all food service areas at all times.