Club + Resort Chef

Loch Lloyd Country Club’s Executive Chef prioritizes mutual respect and accountability from her team.

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.

The Club + Resort Chef Hall of Fame acknowledges chefs whose careers have left the club and resort culinary profession stronger than they found it.

Six months into his tenure at Ozaukee Country Club (Mequon, Wis.), Jack Wagner (a C+RC 40 Under 40 alum and the winning apprentice during the 2025 Chef of the Year competition) has wrapped his third wine dinner, and he’s readying two more in the next two months. The club has over 400 members and does…

Most chefs deal with some type of membership demographic change at their club; the longer you stay at one club, the more shifts you can experience. These changes are often influenced by factors far beyond the kitchen or dining room. Home sales, new developments, membership availability at competing clubs, club renovations, economic conditions, and changing…

By skipping heavy, classical preparations in favor of a local adobo blend and fresh relish, the executive chef creates a light, vibrant dish tailored for warm weather.

This season of Master Class is sponsored by RATIONAL and features cooking demonstrations from leading executive club chefs.

Less stress on staff and faster service means happier members and guests.