Executive Chef

Position: Executive Chef

Location:

Katy Golf Club, Parsons, Kansas



This position will be instrumental in building a new facility from the ground up. It provides the opportunity to advance your career in a key role including menu design and development of staff.

About Us:

Katy Golf Club is a community-focused public golf course in Kansas, known for great golf, warm hospitality, and casual-yet-refined dining. Our restaurant, bar, and banquet facilities serve golfers, local residents, and event guests, offering everything from quick bites and family-friendly meals to full-service catering for tournaments, weddings, and community gatherings. We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations and bring fresh, creative ideas to our food and beverage program.

Position Overview:

The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations at the golf course, including menu planning, food preparation, kitchen staff management, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and safety. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance the needs of both casual dining and large event catering while maintaining efficiency and profitability.

Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop a culinary plan to ensure quality satisfaction with both long- and short-term goals.

- Lead, train, and manage kitchen staff to deliver excellent food and service.

- Enhance food quality by creating standards for other kitchen staff members.

- Develop menus for the restaurant, bar, and special events that appeal to a wide range of guests.

- Create seasonal, monthly and annual menus.

- Prepare and oversee food production for daily service, golf tournaments, banquets, and community events.

- Manage food and labor costs, portion control, and inventory to achieve budget goals.

- Monitor prices set on a menu by overseeing and comparing it to the cost of inventory, food orders and supplies.

- Order supplies, work with vendors, and ensure accurate inventory management.

- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment following all Kansas health regulations.

- Implement specials, promotions, and creative offerings to attract both golfers and local diners.

- Work with the Restaurant General Manager to ensure food, beverage, and labor budgets are maintained and monitored.

- Supervise daily activities of the kitchen staff including Sous Chefs, Specialist Chefs, Cooks and Assistants.

- Ensure all kitchen equipment is running efficiently and arrange repairs or order new parts as required.

- Review operating costs of the kitchen operation to ensure food, equipment, and staffing budgets are not exceeded.

- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment that supports staff growth and retention.

- Other duties as assigned.

Executive Chef Education and Qualifications:

- 3–5 years of culinary management experience, preferably in a golf course, casual dining, or banquet setting.

- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

- Experience managing both à la carte dining and banquet operations.

- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

- Proven track record of managing costs while maintaining quality.

- Passion for food, hospitality, and community-driven service.