Culinary Director / Executive Chef

Culinary Director / Executive Chef – Luxury Private Club

Location: La Quinta, CA
Compensation: $225,000–$275,000 DOE + performance bonus

Benefits: Temporary housing, relocation support, medical insurance, executive-level benefits plus much more

We are recruiting on behalf of an ultra-luxury private residential club in La Quinta undergoing a major transformation and expansion across its food and beverage operations. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished culinary leader to shape and elevate a multi-outlet dining program within one of the most exclusive lifestyle-driven hospitality environments in the country.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all culinary operations across multiple dining venues and service environmentsBuild, mentor, and develop a world-class culinary leadership team and operational cultureDrive the strategic vision and ongoing development of the property’s expanding food and beverage programCollaborate closely with executive leadership on concept development, operational strategy, and future venue launchesEnsure exceptional standards in food quality, presentation, sourcing, consistency, and member experience across all outletsLead budgeting, forecasting, labour management, purchasing, inventory controls, and financial performance initiativesFoster strong relationships with members and residents, creating a highly personalized hospitality experienceSupport recruitment, retention, and long-term development of culinary talent across the property

Ideal Candidate Profile

Extensive executive culinary leadership experience within luxury hospitality, private clubs, or world-class resort environmentsProven ability to lead large-scale culinary teams and multi-outlet operationsStrong understanding of member-driven dining environments and luxury service standardsFinancially astute with strong operational, budgeting, and labour management experience