Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find six world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sandbox, The Lido, Sedge Valley, and Commons. Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness.
Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the outdoors from fat-tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the eleventh Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul-stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine.
The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard-working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin's natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life.
Position Summary
As Chef de Cuisine at The Gallery, you will lead day-to-day culinary operations for Sand Valley’s Italian restaurant, working closely with chefs, service leaders, and culinary team members to deliver consistent food and thoughtful service. You will guide menu execution, food quality, sanitation, and team development while remaining hands-on in the kitchen. Through steady leadership and attention to detail, you will help create a warm, lively dining experience centered on handcrafted pizzas, Italian classics, and fresh local ingredients.
What You’ll Do
Lead daily culinary operations at The Gallery with a steady focus on quality, consistency, timing, and presentation.
Serve as a working chef, staying actively engaged in preparation, service, and team support.
Train, coach, schedule, and develop kitchen team members in partnership with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
Support menu development, costing, inventory, purchasing, product sourcing, and seasonal execution.
Monitor food cost, labor, waste, organization, and overall kitchen efficiency.
Uphold all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.
Partner with front of house leadership to support a seamless, warm, and well paced guest experience.
Lead with calm urgency in a high volume, hospitality driven service environment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and well prepared kitchen operation.
What You’ll Bring
Culinary degree required.
Minimum of five years of culinary experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibility.
Experience with Italian cuisine, pizza, resort dining, or high volume hospitality preferred.
ServSafe or applicable state food safety certification required.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and coaching skills.
Working knowledge of food cost, labor planning, inventory, and kitchen operations.
Clear, steady communication and the ability to build trust with culinary and service teams.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions
This role operates in a commercial kitchen and resort environment. Conditions may include heat, sharp objects, moving equipment, varying noise levels, and seasonal changes in business volume.
Perks
Golf Privileges
Retail and Restaurant Discounts
Employee Meal Program
Uniform Benefit Provided
Employee Assistance Program – Canopy
Classification
Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt
Ready to Apply?
If you enjoy hands on culinary leadership, thoughtful hospitality, and the opportunity to shape the daily rhythm of a restaurant with a strong sense of place, we would love to connect.
Sand Valley LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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