Chef de Cuisine at the Coronado Club – Houston, TX

A ‘HOUSTON TRADITION’: On the fifth floor of the former Bank of the Southwest Building is a Houston treasure and the city’s most exclusive downtown dining club.

The Coronado Club, a Platinum Club since 2018, (voted on exclusively by club managers and club presidents,) ranks among the top 5% of city clubs in the United States. Founded over 70 years ago in downtown Houston, the club is renowned for its culinary excellence, impeccable service, and rich tradition, offering a refined dining experience to an engaged and appreciative membership.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: This is not a maintenance role; it is a platform. The Coronado Club, a Platinum Club in the top 5% nationally, is poised to elevate its culinary program from excellent to exceptional. We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine who wants to lead, mentor, and cook at a high level, with the support, product, and membership to do it right.

WHAT YOU’LL BE A PART OF:

• A cuisine-driven environment rooted in premium ingredients and classical technique.
• A collaborative leadership team with direct access to the Executive Chef
• A membership that values and supports culinary excellence.
• A high-performance kitchen with top-tier equipment

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead daily execution of the à la carte program.
• Drive consistency, urgency, and accountability on the line.
• Mentor and develop a strong culinary team.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal direction.
• Maintain high standards in organization, cleanliness, and systems.

WHO YOU ARE:

• A confident, hands-on leader in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, disciplined, and detail driven.
• Passionate about ingredients, technique, and growth
• A strong communicator who builds teams, not silos
• Composed under pressure with high personal standards.

THE OPERATION:

• $3.5M F&B | $2.3M food revenue
• 740 members | strong à la carte and banquet mix
• Recently upgraded kitchen with premium equipment
• Multiple refined dining outlets & high-level private events

THE LIFESTYLE:

• Stable, year-round operation
• Major holidays and many weekends off
• Intense peak periods balanced by lighter seasons.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary, bonus, full benefits, and growth opportunity
• within a top-tier private club environment.
• Interested individuals should send resumes, a well-conceived cover letter, and supporting information.
  (a digital Portfolio is encouraged)