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Matthew Hagnauer, Assistant General Manager of the Dormie Network’s Victoria National Golf Club, encourages chefs to enjoy their success as often as possible.

Club chefs, like Lawrence McFadden, CMC, tend to be gritty people who continue to put one foot in front of the other until they find success. 

Scott Craig, CEC, CCA, WCMC, Director of Culinary Operations at Myers Park Country Club, pens an open letter to colleagues on the labor crisis facing the culinary profession.

Anthony Capua, Executive Chef of Sycamore Hills Golf Club, transformed the culinary program in his first year, focusing on higher-quality ingredients and improved culinary techniques.

Jeremy Leinen, CEC, Executive Chef of Dunwoody CC, says chefs must begin thinking like engineers, being strategic and systems-oriented in pursuit of efficiency.

Peter Vargas, Assistant Manager and Sommelier of Mountain Lake, offers summer beverage menu musts.

The Union Club of Cleveland’s Lawrence McFadden, CMC, GM/COO, believes an employee’s support system outside of work is critical to success and that those individuals deserve the club’s appreciation, too.

Eva Barrios, CEC, Executive Chef of Royal Oaks CC, shares some of her best advice for improving smartphone food photography.

Executive Chef Jeremy Leinen, CEC, believes there is an important place in this industry for employees who only want to be accountable for their own work and that these individuals are just as valuable as others with huge career aspirations.

Peter Vargas, Assistant Manager and Sommelier of Mountain Lake, offers advice on how to build wine lists that support the culinary program and engage members.

Justice Neal, Executive Chef of Esplanade Golf & Country Club, strives for excellence, not only because members expect it, but because it’s the standard he holds himself to.

A recent member interaction reminded the Union Club of Cleveland’s Lawrence McFadden, CMC, GM/COO, insights are often embedded in the most unexpected requests. 

Executive Chef Jeremy Leinen, CEC, says Dunwood CC believes doing less at a higher level is better than the alternative.

Tim Recher, CEC, AAC, CWX, Director of Culinary & Clubhouse Operations at Quail West G&CC, hopes to attract team members who share his passion and drive for culinary excellence.

The impact of the pandemic will influence club culinary programs in a variety of ways, says Fiddlesticks CC’s Executive Chef Ryan Daniels.