Executive Chef
$80k - $90kFull-time
Waikiki Yacht Club
Executive Chef – Waikiki Yacht Club
80k-90k+ Salary commensurate with experience
Location: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Director of Food & Beverage
About Waikiki Yacht Club
Waikiki Yacht Club (WYC) is a distinguished private club located in the heart of Honolulu’s harbor, offering panoramic views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean. With a proud tradition of boating, social camaraderie, and community spirit, WYC delivers exceptional hospitality and a strong sense of ʻohana to its members and guests.
Opportunity Summary
The Executive Chef is expected to be a working chef and not solely an administrative chef, and will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, including menu development, kitchen leadership, banquet execution, and food quality control.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen operations for daily dining and special events
- Design seasonal menus reflecting member preferences and local flavors
- Controls food costs, ordering, and inventories
- Hire, mentor, train, and manage back-of-house staff with a focus on professionalism and teamwork
- Ensure compliance with Hawaii Board of Health food safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and club service standards
- Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director and Events Team to execute high-quality member events
- Meet all communication deadlines for Banquets, Weekly Specials, and Special Events
- Consistently Lead, motivate, train, and inspire the entire Culinary Staff to ensure a professional and healthy working environment
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience, ideally as an Executive Chef in a private club or upscale hotel setting
- Strong culinary skills with attention to flavor, presentation, and consistency
- Excellent time management, communication, and organizational abilities
- Familiarity with Hawaiʻi’s local ingredients and culinary traditions preferred
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to:
Jason Kayatani, Food & Beverage Director
Email: View email address on jobs.institutedata.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
Shifts:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Vacancy posted 8 hours ago
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