Dubuque Golf & Country Club’s Executive Chef, Chad Myers, is especially grateful for experiences that remind of him why he’s a chef and why his work matters.
How Do I Help My Team Be Better Today Than They Were Yesterday?
Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque Golf & Country Club, is working to improve his management skills and thus his club’s culinary operation. What is it that makes a good or decent cook? What are the characteristics you look for in a new hire? I generally start with the most basic requirement, that being that…
My West Coast Culinary Adventure
Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club, made the most of his time after the 2018 Chef to Chef Conference in Seattle by exploring the culinary scenes in Washinton and California. He returned to his club inspired and excited. What does the Chef to Chef Conference, Pike’s Place Market, Kurt Cobain,…
How the Chef to Chef Conference Has Improved Me and My Club
For Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club, the annual Chef to Chef Conference has helped him to build a strong network of club chefs he can call on for help. I recently registered for this year’s Chef to Chef Conference in Seattle and I’m really excited. For a while, I wasn’t sure…
Why I Need to Come Out of the Kitchen
Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club, learned that by coming out of the kitchen to engage with members, he can add value in new and profound ways while also fueling his passion for food. My ability to be a charismatic people person isn’t on the level I feel is expected of an executive…
Good To Go
Just because they’re not eating in the dining room doesn’t mean that members and guests expect less than outstanding food. For takeout and grab-and-go fare, club and resort chefs’ satellite menus are displaying creativity and attention to delicious details.
Street Tacos
(Pulled pork tacos with pickled vegetables, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro lime sauce and chicharrónes) Submitted by Chad Myers, Executive Chef, Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club Yield: 86 tacos, 43 servings For the Pickled Vegetables: 1 head shaved cauliflower 2 shaved jumbo carrots 2 shaved red onions 2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 cups…
Learning and Growing by Trial and Error
Even though he’s allergic, Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club, still experiments with seafood and trusts the palates of his cooks and other staff members at the club as they work together to create the perfect dish. As chefs, I think it’s fair to say that we all come up…
How Dubuque G&CC Navigates Staffing Shortages
Labor challenges are no secret to Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club, who tries to stay positive while overcoming staffing issues and moving his operation forward. Can you believe it’s already the end of July? I certainly can’t. Where does the time go? It feels like I was JUST preparing…
Will New Management Mean New Opportunities?
With his tenured General Manager’s upcoming retirement, Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club has begun wondering what the future will hold for himself and his club. I’m not great in interview situations or at selling myself. I prefer to let my skills, work ethic and food speak for me. When…
How to Survive the Busy Season
With a positive attitude, Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque G&CC, will apply the lessons he’s learned during his tenure with the club to the road ahead. A few weeks ago we had a seasonal menu tasting and front of house meeting. This signals the start of the busy season for us and it’s a really exciting…
Coming Home From Chef to Chef
Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque (Iowa) G&CC came home from the 2017 Chef to Chef Conference inspired and reenergized. So it has been a couple weeks since the ninth annual Chef to Chef Conference in Atlanta. There’s so much information swirling around my brain. It’s hard to process it all! I have to thank…
Finding Consistency Within the Kitchen
Dubuque G&CC’s Executive Chef, Chad Myers, has been struggling to fill a position on the line that he’s coming to discover is best suited for a chef like himself. Lately, I’ve been struggling with consistency. As the Executive Chef at Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club, it is my job to make sure each dish…
How Do I Strike the Right Balance of Modern and Traditional?
Chad Myers, Executive Chef of Dubuque (Iowa) Golf & Country Club, struggles with finding the right balance between traditional comfort foods and more modern, artistic dishes. Dubuque Golf & Country Club has deep roots in tradition. And so I have conversations with members and long-time staff all the time about being more traditional with menus.…
Magic Happens When Chefs Unite
Dubuque (Iowa) G&CC’s Executive Chef Chad Myers teamed up with local chefs to raise money for their community. The life of a club chef is a daily grind. We work day in and day out. We work weekends, holidays, and nights. We work when others play. Attending a school function for our kids is hard. Getting…