<p>Executive Chef – Cress Creek Country Club Cress Creek Country Club, located in Naperville, Illinois is currently seeking a candidate to fill their Executive Chef position. Founded in 1963, Cress Creek Country Club offers a full range of services to its 490 members and their families. Facilities include a 39,000 square foot clubhouse built in 2004, two swimming pools, six tennis courts, including four Har-Tru clay courts and an 18-hole championship golf course, renovated by noted architect Ron Pritchard in 2009. The Club draws members from Naperville and several of the surrounding communities.</p><p>The total club revenues are approximately $4.7 million of which $1.3 million are food and beverage related. The Club enjoys a healthy schedule of banquet, golf and social events throughout the year.</p><p>The ideal candidate should possess a strong skill set including but not limited to the following:  Exhibited ability to manage food cost, labor, and operating expenses  Proven culinary leadership  Creative menu development and event planning  Ability to interact with food and beverage team and all members of the Club’s management team  Strong purchasing background  Maintain all kitchen equipment and ensure the highest standards of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and all outlets  The ability to lead, motivate and mentor team members  Outstanding member interaction including regular visits to the dining room and maintained visibility throughout the Club  Ensures that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen at all times  Takes the lead in the preparation of budgets in his / her area of responsibility  Cooks and directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation </p><p>The Executive Chef will report directly to the Club’s General Manager and be expected to be the senior leader of the food and beverage operation of the club. This is a working position.</p><p>Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, and crouch; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. </p><p>Applicants should possess a significant number of years in a private club setting or comparable type high end property. </p><p>Compensation package will commiserate with experience. Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision and 401k is available.</p><p>All applicants should email General Manager Wally Hynes at [email protected] 1215 Royal Saint George Drive Naperville, IL 60563 Attn: Executive Chef Search Please No Phone Calls</p>