Executive Chef

Founded in 1892, Conanicut Yacht Club (CYC) is a premier full‑service yacht club located in Jamestown, RI, offering an extensive range of sailing, racquet sports, dining, and social events. Nestled along the scenic shores of Narragansett Bay, CYC provides members and guests with breathtaking views and exceptional experiences. Renowned for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, CYC fosters a sense of community and camaraderie.

The club is dedicated to maintaining high standards and creating memorable experiences for both members and visitors.

The Conanicut Yacht Club in Jamestown RI, presents an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef to

spearhead its culinary operations.

This full‑time position offers the chance to work in a seasonal, high‑end, family‑centric club set against stunning water views. The successful candidate will have experience

running multiple dining venues, from casual to upscale dining, while creating excitement working alongside a high‑performing team of employees; this role promises both challenge and fulfillment. The

Conanicut Yacht Club boasts a fun, upbeat, and exciting work atmosphere, making every day a rewarding

experience. Sous Chefs wanting to make a mark are highly encouraged to apply.

• Take full ownership of the culinary team; build trust with them by engaging, observing, learning, and listening to their wisdom, experience, and needs.
• Earn members' trust by instilling confidence through continued enhanced operations, interaction, and visibility.
• Create a fun, collaborative work environment while being 'hands‑on' when necessary but understanding when to step back and lead the team.
• Involve associates in the decision‑making process of how 'work gets done' and create a work environment of mutual respect in which people want to come to and participate every day.
• Be a focused and consistent evaluator of personnel, ensuring that standards of conduct and delivery are met; this includes oversight of high standards of appearance, hospitality, service, and cleanliness of the kitchen facilities.
• Be an active and dynamic recruiter of team members and someone who inherently enjoys developing and building his/her team and leading them to significant, positive membership satisfaction outcomes.
• Establish and consistently enhance operating standards for personnel in areas of responsibility and consistently evaluate knowledge, understanding, and execution of these high standards.
• Work closely with the front‑of‑house food and beverage managers to ensure a cohesive experience that consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests.
• Hold daily/weekly staff briefings and line‑ups with direct reports to keep them informed of necessary and relevant activities and expectations at the club. Assist in planning and be responsible for ensuring special club events are well‑conceived and executed.

• Plan, organize, and run a busy banquet operation with multiple events happening at the same time.
• Develop and maintain standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation that help to assure consistent, high‑quality food and minimize food costs (40‑45% yearly cost including food waste).
• Ensure that high sanitation standards, cleanliness, and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas. Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Safeguard all food‑preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles.
• Maintain safety training programs. Manage OSHA‑related aspects of kitchen safety and maintain MSDSs in an easily accessible location.
• Continue to maintain the positive culture of healthy employee meals and understand the importance they have for the team's morale.

• Plan and assist with pricing of menus for all food outlets in the club and for special occasions and events. Schedule and coordinate the work of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees to ensure that food preparation is economical and technically correct, and within budgeted labor cost goals.
• Consistently monitor payroll and labor resource allocations to ensure they are in…