Job Description

WHAT IS OUR STORY?

The London Hunt and Country Club brings families together and serves as a second home to over 1,500 members. With a strong foundation, we continue to modernize our service offerings to ensure multi-generational enjoyment across 275 acres of breathtaking scenery. Founded in 1885 as a hunting club, we have expanded to include amenities such as dining, golf, tennis, pickleball, trap and skeet, and fitness, all designed to enrich the member experience. Our members have a rich history of excellence in business, athletics, and philanthropy.

YOUR CAREER AT THE CLUB

We strive to meet the needs of every member, whatever their interest may be. In doing so, we are seeking a highly motivated Head Restaurant Chef to join the Club's talented culinary team. This is an opportunity to create exceptional dining experiences across multiple outlets while leading and mentoring a team of culinary professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The London Hunt and Country Club is seeking a Head Restaurant Chef with extensive culinary and leadership experience. This year-round, multi-outlet facility includes a Cafe, upscale casual dining, casual patio, and a fine dining room. The Head Restaurant Chef will be responsible for the overall success of kitchen operations, enhancing member satisfaction through leadership, creativity, and operational excellence.

The Head Restaurant Chef will be responsible for:

Leading and managing the kitchen brigade, inspiring staff, mentoring apprentices, and fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. Overseeing all aspects of menu development, creating creative, seasonally inspired menus for all outlets that reflect market trends and member preferences. Managing recipe costing, portion control, product yields, food stock levels, and labor costs to optimize budget adherence and team efficiency. Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, hygiene, and safety across all culinary operations. Collaborating with the Food and Beverage Manager to educate front-of-house staff on menus and ensure a seamless dining experience. Recruiting, training, coaching, and developing a strong culinary team, providing timely feedback and succession planning. Interacting with members and guests to gather feedback, address concerns, and enhance overall dining satisfaction. Preparing and updating culinary operations manuals and ensuring compliance with Club policies and procedures. Managing scheduling, delegation of tasks, performance reviews, and maintenance requests to maintain efficient operations. Collaborating with the Director of Clubhouse Operations on financial, operational, and strategic goals for the culinary department.

THE CLUB IS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

Every Club employee has an important role to ensure the enjoyment of the facilities by all members. We know that our employees are vital to ensure the success of the Club and will hire, develop, and reward the best people available. The Club has partnered with local businesses which allow for savings opportunities for employees and their families. Club employees have a chance to experience the joy of playing the same professional golf course conquered by some of the best players in the LPGA and can enjoy playing tennis on one of our ten clay courts or pickleball on one of our six courts built in 2021. Whatever your career ambitions are, the Club offers a chance to develop your skills and creates opportunities to cross-train should your interests change over time. Joining the Club family is not only about a having a job, but also about finding what drives you to be the best version of yourself.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the culinary field, including at least 5 years in a management role. Hold a culinary diploma from a recognized institution. Possess a Red Seal certification. Strong culinary knowledge with expertise in food preparation and menu development. Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage, mentor, and inspire kitchen staff. Creative and innovative, with a passion for developing new dishes and enhancing the dining experience. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment. Fair and firm management abilities, with strong influencing skills and the ability to handle challenges calmly under pressure. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Initiative-driven, self-motivated, and committed to continuous professional development. Service-oriented mindset, embodying the Club's Mission, Vision, and Values, while consistently delivering a polished and professional approach.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

We offer a competitive compensation package, which will be commensurate with experience. The package will include health and dental benefits after three months of continuous active employment as well as participation in the pension plan after twelve months of continuous active employment. The Club will make matching contributions to the London Hunt and Country Club pension plan of 5% of base salary upon eligibility.

The salary range is $70,000 to $90,000.

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are committed to playing a key role in the success of the Club, we invite you to submit your resume. We look forward to working with you!

No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted, in strict confidence. We appreciate all the applicants expressing an interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

The London Hunt and Country Club is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. The London Hunt and Country Club provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and Controller will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Store discount Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

London, ON N6H 1W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Management: 5 years (required) Culinary: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Red Seal (required)
Work Location: In person