A La Carte Chef

Celebrate Life, the Southworth Way

The Company: Welcome to Southworth. We own and operate a growing portfolio of premier private communities, each offering inspired environments and locations. Our dedication to hospitality and endless activities for the entire family ensures our members experience a world at play like never before.

With a solid reputation for stability, integrity, and innovation, Southworth’s clubs and communities provide exceptional locations where our members can truly live life at ease. Our dedicated team members play a crucial role in elevating the experience for our members, residents, guests, and fellow team members. We encourage all our team members to be and belong by providing a wide array of benefits, engagement programs, unique perks, discounts, and, of course, a lot of fun!

The Benefits: We are proud of our “family company” roots and understand everyone has a unique set of needs: we want to support you as best we can so you can live your best life with us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive options for medical, physical, and mental health and wellness, life insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, and more.

Grow with us! The sky is the limit for talented, driven individuals. With our ever-expanding portfolio, we offer opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. We look forward to growing together.

Be YOU with us! At Southworth, we are working to redefine the country club. We seek talent from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to ensure an innovative edge. Here, diversity is a driver of our success.

The Opportunity: The A La Carte Chef is responsible for the daily execution, quality, and consistency of all a la carte dining operations within the Club’s restaurant venues. This role oversees food preparation, station management, and culinary standards to ensure an exceptional dining experience for Members, Residents, and Guests. Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team, the A La Carte Chef supports menu execution, staff supervision, food safety compliance, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Duties and Functions

• Execute all a la carte menu items to established recipes, presentation standards, and portion guidelines
• Supervise and coordinate line cooks and kitchen staff during service to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, taste, and visual presentation
• Monitor station readiness, prep levels, and mise en place to support smooth service operations
• Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Assist with training, coaching, and development of culinary team members
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on daily specials, menu improvements, and seasonal offerings
• Control food waste and support inventory management efforts
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas, equipment, and storage spaces
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery
• Assist with banquet or special event production as needed
• Uphold the Club’s standards for professionalism, teamwork, and Member service

Qualification Standards

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or club kitchen
• Prior experience in a la carte service required; country club or fine dining experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of classical cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience supervising kitchen staff
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by Club operations
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain upon hire preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a premier culinary program dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences in a collaborative, service-focused environment. The A La Carte Chef plays a vital role in upholding the Club’s reputation for quality, consistency, and hospitality while supporting a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Apply today to start your new career, the Southworth Way

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and additional tasks may be assigned based on operational needs.