Executive Chef

About Woodmont Country Club

Woodmont Country Club is a premier, member-owned private club located in Rockville, Maryland, known for its rich history, strong sense of community, and high standards for quality and service. Food and beverage plays a central role in the member experience, and culinary excellence is a defining hallmark of the Club.

The Role

Woodmont Country Club is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to serve as the culinary leader and public face of the Food & Beverage program. This is a highly visible role that extends beyond the kitchen and into leadership, culture, and member engagement.

While culinary administration and operational discipline are important, the greatest impact of this role comes from world-class culinary talent, pride in craft, strong leadership presence, and the ability to listen, engage, and elevate the overall operation.

Core Purpose & Impact

The Executive Chef is the face of the culinary department and a key ambassador of Woodmont’s standards. This role exists to:
• Deliver exceptional culinary execution with consistency and pride
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing culinary team
• Engage with members in a professional and approachable manner
• Elevate systems, standards, and execution across all dining platforms
• Ensure the culinary experience reflects the reputation of a top-tier private club

Leadership Expectations

This role requires a confident, emotionally intelligent leader who thrives in a member-driven environment.

The Executive Chef must:
• Maintain a visible and approachable presence throughout the Club
• Listen to feedback and perspectives while upholding standards
• Lead with integrity, accountability, and humility
• Model professionalism and excellence at all times
• Balance approachability with authority and clear direction

Culinary Leadership & Craft

The Executive Chef leads culinary vision and execution across:
• À la carte dining
• Banquet and private events
• Member celebrations and club traditions
• Signature and high-profile events

Key expectations include:
• Producing exceptional food rooted in strong fundamentals
• Elevating classic dishes with precision and consistency
• Introducing creativity and innovation where appropriate
• Maintaining quality, pacing, and execution across all venues
• Demonstrating passion and pride in culinary craft

Culture, Community & Awareness

Woodmont is a close-knit, community-oriented club. The Executive Chef is expected to demonstrate awareness of Jewish traditions and holiday observances that are meaningful to the Club and to work collaboratively with leadership to support related programming.

Cultural understanding is important, but it complements, rather than outweighs, culinary excellence and leadership.

Team Leadership, Coaching & Development

At its core, this is a people leadership role.

Responsibilities include:
• Coaching and mentoring sous chefs, chefs de cuisine, and culinary leaders
• Developing future leaders and strengthening the culinary bench
• Setting clear expectations and holding teams accountable
• Creating a culture of pride, professionalism, and respect
• Elevating morale, retention, and overall performance

Operational & Administrative Leadership

Strong operational fundamentals are essential.

Responsibilities include:
• Oversight of culinary operations across all outlets
• Partnership with Food & Beverage leadership on budgeting and cost control
• Management of food cost, labor efficiency, and purchasing
• Compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Implementation of systems that drive consistency and accountability

Strategic Alignment & Excellence

The Executive Chef supports departmental strategic goals with a focus on Excellence.

This includes:
• Raising culinary and operational standards year over year
• Supporting innovation while maintaining reliability
• Enhancing member satisfaction through quality and consistency

At Woodmont, excellence is the expectation, every day.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:
• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience
• World-class culinary talent and pride in craft
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience in private clubs, resorts, or luxury hospitality preferred
• Comfort in a visible, member-facing role
• Operational discipline paired with creativity and passion

Salary : $175,000 - $200,000