When Glenmoor Country Club (Cherry Hills Village, Colo.) became a sponsoring house with the ACF, Executive Chef Penelope Wong quickly found that apprentices have a lot to learn but can be a useful addition to the team. As all of us become increasingly aware of nationwide staffing woes, we engage in ongoing searches for solutions to help…
The Chef’s Role in the Club Setting
An executive chef’s official role in a club or resort setting can be described in the well-penned paragraphs of a job description or a job listing. All of the expected credentials—relevant experience, being a leader and team builder, understanding the membership dynamic, being fiscally responsible, being organized and creative—would be included for obvious reasons. As…