Private Club Chef

Banquet Chef/Private ClubLocation: Vero Beach, FL area (Onsite)

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Our client, a prestigious private country club on Florida's Treasure Coast, is looking for a hands-on Banquet Chef to help lead culinary execution across a dynamic, high-volume events program. This is a rare opportunity to join an elite club known for its scratch-made cuisine, mentorship-driven culture, and genuinely positive kitchen environment — no yelling, no toxic leadership, just serious craft and a team that pushes each other to grow.
You'll be right in the mix: cooking alongside the team, running prep, and executing everything from intimate member dinners to plated banquets for 700 guests. If you thrive on variety, love the energy of event-driven cooking, and want to build a career with a club that genuinely invests in developing its chefs, this is worth a conversation.
What You'll DoLead food production for club events, private functions, golf tournaments, and member eventsCook hands-on alongside the team — this is an active culinary leadership role, not a management-only positionBuild and delegate daily prep lists to keep the kitchen ready for upcoming eventsSupervise and coordinate the banquet culinary team, maintaining quality, consistency, and timingButcher and portion proteins as neededCook and plate for events ranging from small member dinners to large banquets serving 400–700 guestsUphold food quality, presentation, and consistency to the club's high standardsMaintain a clean, organized, food-safety-compliant kitchenPartner with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu execution for seasonal events, weddings, golf outings, and member functionsSupport inventory, ordering, and staffing needs as required
Compensation & PerksBase salary + Bonus: End-of-season performance-based bonus, up to 7.5%Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company match up to 6%Relocation assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis for qualified candidates
Requirements3–5+ years of leadership experience as a Banquet Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, or Sous Chef with significant banquet responsibilityProven experience executing high-volume banquets (large guest counts) while maintaining elevated food quality and presentationBackground in high-end private clubs, luxury hotels/resorts, upscale banquet operations, or fine dining with banquet experienceNo formal culinary degree required — hands-on experience is what matters mostFlexibility for early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event calendarNice to have: experience supporting golf tournaments, tennis events, or other large-scale member/resort events
About the OpportunityThis role offers genuine room to grow — strong performers have a clear path toward Chef de Cuisine and, long-term, Executive Sous Chef. The club places real value on internal promotion and developing chefs who want to build a career, not just fill a seat.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is an onsite position based in the Vero Beach, FL area; relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. xzbcwsv Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.