Executive Chef Wayne Club – Fort Wayne

About the Club

The Fort Wayne Country Club traces its roots back to 1899 when a group of visionary individuals came together with a shared passion for leisure and camaraderie. Established to provide an exclusive retreat for Fort Wayne’s elite, the Club quickly garnered acclaim for its impeccable service and unparalleled facilities.

Founded in 1908 and situated on 355 acres in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the members enjoy an environment that blends tradition with innovation along with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across all aspects of club life.

Surrounded by meticulously manicured landscapes and offering a distinguished array of amenities, including championship golf courses, tennis courts, elegant dining facilities, an outdoor pool with Poolside Cafe, 18‑hole golf course, state‑of‑the‑art Golf Academy, year‑round tennis and pickleball and Fitness Center. The Fort Wayne Country Club embodies the epitome of exclusive elegance and community engagement.

The Ft. Wayne Country Club is looking for a proven “Club Chef” with demonstrated ability to lead and train. This Chef can communicate effectively with the membership and staff and deliver culinary excellence on a consistent basis. The Executive Chef is responsible for developing and executing a premier dining experience that reflects the tradition, excellence, and hospitality of the Club.

The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations, menu development, staff leadership, food quality, sanitation, cost control, and kitchen administration. The Executive Chef collaborates closely with the General Manager, Food & Beverage Director, and service staff to ensure the highest level of member and guest satisfaction across à la carte dining, banquets, and special events is achieved.

• Member Visibility – Be visible and engaging with the membership and serve as the Club’s “face” of the culinary operation. Take time to understand the members’ needs and their culinary desires.
• Staff Training – Make sure the Club has the right team in place. Inspire the team and build a strong culinary culture, driven to excellence. Serve as a coach and mentor and lead by example while ensuring the team has what they need to be successful.
• Develop Consistent A La Carte Operation – The Executive Chef needs to focus on the A La Carte operation to improve the ticket times and consistency of food served. Develop systems that allow staff to become more efficient and work with a sense of urgency.
• Create the “Wow Factor” – Management’s desire is to transform the F&B operation into a destination dining operation. The Chef must be attuned to market demands and create a “food buzz” around the Club by consistently exceeding member expectations for product quality, taste, presentation, variety, and creativity.

At Fort Wayne Country Club, it really comes down to the people. Our members are friendly, welcoming, and take pride in being part of a long‑standing community built on tradition and connection. They love great food, great service, and genuine relationships with the team that takes care of them. Our staff reflects that same spirit — hardworking, loyal, and passionate about what they do.

There’s a real sense of family here, where everyone looks out for one another and takes pride in making the Club the best it can be. The next Executive Chef will be stepping into a supportive, team‑oriented environment with people who truly care about excellence and about each other.

• The position requires an engaged leader with a strong culinary vision who will drive dining offerings. Menus should be traditional items with the Chef’s modern twist.
• The new Executive Chef is passionate about all things culinary. He/she keeps up with the latest trends and equipment and produces new house‑made items, creative buffet presentations and evolving menus.
• The Executive Chef evaluates job performance of culinary staff; coaches and counsels to ensure staff is on track. Rewards and disciplines staff in a fair and appropriate manner.
• The Executive Chef should have management and administrative skills with the ability to communicate with…