GIBSON ISLAND CLUB, Gibson Island, MD
EXECUTIVE CHEF
About the Club: The Gibson Island Club is a traditional, private club, owned and governed by a member-elected Board of Governors, and managed by a professional staff. Our traditions of personal service stem from a caring and friendly staff and outstanding amenities. Situated on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Magothy River, Gibson Island is an enchanting, two by three-mile private island located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The island is accessed by a private, manufactured causeway. The topography varies and includes low-lying, tidal wetlands, a 44-acre spring-fed lake, and rolling hills. Home sites account for about one third of the land, the remaining two thirds of land is devoted to open space, natural woods, bird sanctuaries and recreation.
The Gibson Island harbor is a broad cove of the Magothy River sheltered from all sides, offering safe anchorage to both power and sail boats. A place of natural beauty and with no Bay Bridge to cross, Gibson Island is less than an hour from Baltimore, Washington and Annapolis, and less than 25 minutes from BWI Airport and the train station, yet feels like it is worlds away.
Position Specific: Gibson Island Club is looking for an Executive Chef with drive and the ability to produce outstanding, high-end restaurant quality food for a la carte dining, special events and banquets. This individual engages with the members to understand their preferences and bring creative, fresh ideas while maintaining the club’s classic offerings. Focus on building a strong, cohesive culinary team and maintain open communication with all departments. Strong organizational and financial acumen is necessary.
The Executive Chef has expertise in both fine dining and banquet execution. He/she has knowledge of modern culinary trends but balances menu by maintaining classic favorites. The Club is fortunate to have seasonal and local ingredients (the bounty of the Chesapeake) literally at the front door.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Must have private club experience or luxury, multi-unit resort or high-end hotel experience.
- The position requires an engaged leader with a strong culinary vision who will drive dining offerings and ensure quality control and consistency of menu items.
- Is approachable, adaptable, respectful of others. Focuses on building a strong, cohesive culinary team and maintain open communication with all departments.
- The Executive Chef has strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a large culinary team. Cost control, menu development, and team building are key focuses.
- The Executive Chef should be engaged and interact with members regularly, be visible in dining rooms, contribute to newsletters, and host cooking demonstrations or classes.
- The Executive Chef is expected to participate in Food & Beverage Committee meetings and provide/listen to feedback on culinary operations.
- The Executive Chef collaborates very closely with the Club Manager to budget and plan. Responsible for food inventory and monitoring actual financial results with the ability to take corrective action as necessary to help ensure that financial goals are met.
