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 environments
• Build, mentor, and develop a world-class culinary leadership team and operational culture
• Drive the strategic vision and ongoing development of the property’s expanding food and beverage program
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership on concept development, operational strategy, and future venue launches
• Ensure exceptional standards in food quality, presentation, sourcing, consistency, and member experience across all outlets
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, labour management, purchasing, inventory controls, and financial performance initiatives
• Foster strong relationships with members and residents, creating a highly personalized hospitality experience
• Support 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 environments
• Proven ability to lead large-scale culinary teams and multi-outlet operations
• Strong understanding of member-driven dining environments and luxury service standards
• Financially astute with strong operational, budgeting, and labour management experience