Club + Resort Chef

The Country Club of Virginia’s Executive Chef has a few key things he looks for when hiring a new culinary team member.

Executive Chef Beth Cosgrove shows how steady standards and smart collaboration keep thousands of members engaged at Palmetto Bluff without losing the details that matter.

Photos from this year’s event The Broadmoor serve as a reminder of the ongoing innovation and community within the club and resort culinary sector.

40 Under 40 honoree Erica Medina crafted four flavorful variations, each represented by a different color and coordinating label.

“We must move our kitchens forward with progressive communication and empathy,” says McFadden.

Jansen Plastina, C+RC 40 Under 40 honoree in 2026 and Executive Sous Chef at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn., created this lamb loin with spinach roulade for the club’s annual spring tasting menu, where the goal is to embrace playfulness and creativity in each dish. The dish highlights the transition into spring by focusing…

This season of Master Class is sponsored by Butterball Farms, Inc. and features cooking demonstrations from leading executive club chefs.

RATIONAL’s participation in the event reflects the company’s broader commitment to education and community engagement.