Executive Chef, Chenequa Club

Position: Executive Chef, Chenequa Country Club OverviewChenequa Country Club is a unique community rooted in tradition, where multiple generations of members and staff share a deep appreciation for what makes the club truly special. Set quietly on the shores of Beaver Lake in Wisconsin, the Club feels peaceful, intimate, and timeless.

It is not a high-traffic, high-noise environment, but a thoughtful retreat that values quality, care, and connection.The Executive Chef they are looking for needs to be more than a ‘Good Cook.’ The Club seeks an Executive Chef who understands that Chenequa is a culinary home that deserves respect, creativity, and thoughtful leadership.

The role values relationships, consistency, and craftsmanship, recognizing that subtlety, restraint, and care can be as powerful as innovation. Chenequa Country Club is an “island” in the best sense of the word: peaceful, purposeful, and deeply personal.

It requires a chef who will protect its culture, elevate its cuisine, and embrace the responsibility of leading in a place where people matter deeply.About the Club: Chenequa Country Club was founded on October 17, 1911. In 1912, a nine-hole golf course was completed. Renowned golf course architect Thomas Bendelow designed the original tract.

The original bylaws limited membership to 75.Over the years there have been changes at Chenequa, including additions to the course and clubhouse and a gradual increase in membership. Today, the course covers 174 treed and rolling acres. Members enjoy manicured bent grass fairways and greens, bluegrass surrounds, and Cedar Lake sand traps.

They play tennis on four asphalt and three clay courts, and enjoy quality food and drink in the renovated clubhouse.

In the late afternoons, members relax on the deck overlooking 1,000 feet of frontage on Beaver Lake.There has been a long history of golf, tennis, and swimming, and a promising future; being part of Chenequa in its 114th year reflects a place with much to enjoy.Position Specific: Chenequa Country Club is seeking a new culinary leader to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including scheduling, purchasing, production, prep, and execution.

The Executive Chef will earn the respect of an experienced, tenured team and elevate them. The Chef will develop menus; write purchase specifications, standardize recipes, and purchase all food while managing all business affairs of the culinary department.

The Executive Chef must demonstrate values, integrity, excellent judgment, and a calm, inspired demeanor to find peaceful, respectful solutions to issues.The Executive Chef includes staff input in decisions, acting as a teacher who provides ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.

Knowledge of dietary restrictions and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety are necessary.Note From the General Manager: The new chef will be welcomed by a tenured core team of individuals who care deeply about the Club and members. The Member Experience is the priority over cost controls. The club values community and a waiting list for membership, with a solid financial position.

While getting established, ask questions; key staff are an excellent resource.The Best Advice for the new Chef is to make others feel important to the club. Quality staff meals make a difference in general attitudes.

Communicate and over-communicate as we are all here to focus on the members experience and work together.Candidate Qualifications :The position requires an engaged leader with a strong focus on the goals of the Club and its membership, exhibiting positive and professional standards.The Executive Chef should be proficient in a la carte execution. There is a growing desire for the latest items/trends and fresh offerings. The Club…