The Club at Prescott Lakes
Executive Chef / Culinary Leadership Opportunity
Prescott, Arizona
Introduction
The Club at Prescott Lakes is seeking an experienced, passionate, and hospitality-driven Executive Chef to help lead one of the most exciting private club transformations in Northern Arizona.
As our newly remodeled clubhouse nears completion and we prepare for the launch of our new signature dining concept, 1888, we are looking for a culinary leader who is excited to build, inspire, and elevate the member dining experience while creating a strong and positive kitchen culture.
This is more than a traditional Executive Chef position. This is an opportunity to play a major leadership role in the future of a growing private club focused on hospitality, community, innovation, and member experience.
About the Club
The Club at Prescott Lakes is one of Northern Arizonaโs premier private clubs, offering golf, dining, fitness, pickleball, bocce, aquatics, social programming, and an active year-round lifestyle for its members.
The Club is currently undergoing a significant clubhouse transformation designed to create an elevated and energetic hospitality experience centered around community, connection, and exceptional service. The launch of 1888 will introduce a refreshed culinary and social dining experience that blends approachable upscale dining, member traditions, creativity, and vibrant club culture.
About Century Golf Partners
The Club at Prescott Lakes is professionally managed by Century Golf Partners, one of the nationโs leading private club and hospitality management companies. Century Golf is recognized for its people-first culture, operational excellence, leadership development, and commitment to creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and team members alike.
Position Overview
The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations for the Club, including ร la carte dining, banquet operations, special events, catering, pool food service, and future culinary initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a strong and positive leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and understands how to balance culinary creativity with operational discipline, consistency, financial accountability, and exceptional hospitality.
This position requires someone who is passionate about developing teams, mentoring staff, engaging with members, and helping create a culinary program that reflects the excitement and momentum currently taking place at Prescott Lakes.
Key Responsibilities
โข Lead all culinary operations for the Club
โข Develop and maintain a strong, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture
โข Execute consistent, high-quality food presentation and service standards
โข Develop menus aligned with the vision and concept of 1888
โข Oversee banquet, catering, and member event culinary execution
โข Maintain food cost, labor cost, purchasing, and inventory controls
โข Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members
โข Collaborate with club leadership to enhance the member experience
โข Ensure cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and safety standards are maintained
โข Participate in member events, culinary activations, and social programming
โข Assist in long-term planning, innovation, and culinary growth initiatives
Ideal Candidate
โข Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, private club, resort, or upscale hospitality experience preferred
โข Strong banquet and event execution experience
โข Proven leadership and team development abilities
โข Financial and operational management skills
โข Positive, calm, and solutions-oriented leadership style
โข Passion for hospitality and member engagement
โข Strong communication and organizational skills
โข Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
โข High standards for cleanliness, consistency, professionalism, and execution
Why Prescott Lakes?
โข Newly remodeled clubhouse and dining spaces
โข Launch of the exciting new 1888 dining concept
โข Beautiful Prescott, Arizona mountain lifestyle
โข Four-season climate and exceptional quality of life
โข Engaged and growing membership
โข Ownership and leadership committed to investment and innovation
โข Opportunity to help shape and define the future culinary direction of the Club
โข Collaborative leadership environment focused on hospitality and culture
Compensation & Benefits
โข Base salary starting at $100,000+ depending on experience
โข Performance bonus opportunity
โข Relocation assistance available
โข Medical, dental, and vision benefits
โข PTO and professional development opportunities
โข Career growth potential within Century Golf Partners
โข Opportunity to make a lasting impact within a premier private club environment
Confidential Inquiries
All candidate inquiries and conversations will remain strictly confidential.