Executive Chef, Hillcrest Club – Boise

The journey began in 1925 as the Idaho Country Club, one of just two golf courses in the Treasure Valley, blessed with Boise’s ideal climate for year-round golf. However, the dream of a world class club envisioned by its founders, Harry and John Eagleson, faced the harsh realities of the Great Depression. In 1935, a group led by J.L. Eberle and Ernest Day transformed the property into the Boise Country Club, which later became Hillcrest Country Club in 1940.

By the early 1960s, Hillcrest had evolved into a modern hub, boasting a full 18‑hole course, a swimming pool, and an expanded clubhouse.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Hillcrest further elevated its status through facility enhancements and hosting prestigious golf events, solidifying its reputation as one of the premier clubs in the Northwest. Today, Hillcrest stands as a unique blend of historical charm, recreational excellence, vibrant social events, and exceptional service, including a three-decade association with the Korn Ferry Albertson’s Boise Open that has established it as a world‑class venue.

Hillcrest Country Club is looking for an Executive Chef with proven experience in the Country Club environment. A leader who will take ownership of the kitchen and team, recruit talent, and create a culture centered on delivering a superior member experience. A (CEC) Certified Executive Chef is preferred.

The Executive Chef is responsible for ensuring that all food is consistent in quality and served with a sense of urgency. The Executive Chef understands that delivering a la carte food is as important to the member experience as producing complex wine dinners.

• Food Quality and Consistency – Develop systems and provide training and procedures to the culinary team to establish food service consistency. Teach staff to work with a sense of urgency, making sure every plate is perfect, holding staff accountable.
• Staff Training – Inspire the team and build a strong culinary culture driven to excellence. Be someone who understands the private club sector and that it is driven by pride, member satisfaction, and teamwork.
• Cost Control and Purchasing – Continue adherence to budgeted food cost while maintaining high‑quality food options for HCC membership.
• Be a Part of Club Culture – Interact with members by being visible and engaging. Listen to members about their likes and dislikes while learning about the culture of the club.
• Menu Variety and Menu Rotation – Develop innovative a la carte menus on a frequent basis; at minimum, change at least four times (seasonally) during the year.

The Club offers a strong and supportive environment for the right culinary leader. The membership is engaged, family‑oriented, and appreciative of quality and consistency in their dining experiences. The Club has made great strides in the past year to strengthen both operations and culture, with a solid leadership team in place and a capable front‑of‑house team who are new to the club.

The culinary team has a good foundation but will benefit from renewed leadership, structure, and mentorship. This position represents a tremendous opportunity for a motivated and creative chef to shape the kitchen culture, elevate food standards, and build lasting trust with a loyal membership and staff who are ready for the right leader.

• The Executive Chef is creative, hands‑on, has high expectations for the culinary program and is able to work under pressure.
• The Executive Chef is able to delegate, train for consistency, establish procedures for departmental cost control and is an amazing cook.
• The Executive Chef ensures that the Club provides nutritious, flavorful, and appealing quality food and proper preparation in a timely manner.
• The Executive Chef commands the kitchen, leads by example, teaches by actions and sets high standards and high expectations for the culinary program.
• The Executive Chef should display creativity in menu development but deliver food the members want to eat; not only what the chef wants to make.
• The Executive Chef will work directly with the Assistant General Manager to provide a…