About the Club
Farmington Country Club, nestled in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, is a premier full-service private club founded in 1927. Consistently ranked among the top 50 clubs on the Platinum Clubs of America list, Farmington blends historic character with a highly active and sophisticated hospitality operation. Rich in history, portions of the clubhouse date back to 1780 and were designed by Thomas Jefferson.
The remarkable 286-acre property features a grand clubhouse, 39 guest rooms, an 18-hole championship golf course with a 10-hole short course, extensive racquets facilities, a resort-style swimming complex, and a professionally staffed fitness center. Farmington’s culinary and hospitality program serves as a centerpiece of the member experience, supported by five full kitchens, multiple dining venues, private event spaces, and a culture dedicated to excellence in service and execution.
Open 365 days a year, the Club hosts a vibrant calendar of member events, weddings, celebrations, golf outings, holiday functions, and corporate gatherings. From intimate wine dinners and family celebrations to large-scale ballroom receptions and holiday events serving up to 1,700 members and guests, Farmington offers a fast-paced, high-touch hospitality environment centered around exceptional experiences.
The Club at a Glance
• Total Gross Revenue: $39.5 million
• Annual Dues Revenue: $16.2 million
• Total Food Revenue: $6 million
• Total Beverage Revenue: $2.1 million
• Percent of Revenue from Private Events: 36%
• Employees: 335 year-round / 505 in season
• Total Memberships: 2,878
• Average Member Age: 62
• 5 full kitchens
• 78 culinary team members
• Approximately 190 events annually
• Approximately $3 million in annual event revenue
Facilities & Amenities
• Historic clubhouse dating in part to 1780
• 18-hole Fred Findlay/Coore & Crenshaw golf course with 10-hole short course
• 18 Har Tru tennis courts
• 3 indoor hard tennis courts
• 3 paddle tennis courts
• Resort-style swimming complex with diving well and lap pools
• Poolside grill
• 6,400 sq. ft. professionally staffed fitness center
• Event lawns
• 39 guest rooms
• Multiple dining venues and private event spaces
About the Position
The Chef De Cuisine – Special Events serves as a key culinary leader within one of the most respected Platinum Clubs in the country, overseeing the planning, organization, execution, and leadership of all event culinary operations. This role requires a hands-on leader who can inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism, consistency, and execution.
Farmington hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, including weddings, member celebrations, golf and tennis events, corporate and charity functions, holiday programs, and intimate private dinners. Working closely with the Executive Chef, Events Team, Banquet Manager, and Club leadership, the Chef De Cuisine – Special Events is responsible for ensuring flawless culinary execution across events of varying size, complexity, and style.
The position offers the unique opportunity to lead within a sophisticated culinary operation while working alongside a highly respected Executive Chef committed to developing talent, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a culture of pride, professionalism, and respect. The Chef De Cuisine – Special Events will oversee daily event kitchen operations, staff development, menu execution, quality standards, and operational systems while helping create memorable experiences for members and guests.
What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work directly under Executive Chef Michael Matarazzo, a highly regarded Executive Chef known for fostering a culture built on respect, collaboration, mentorship, professionalism, and development. This is an exceptional learning environment for an up-and-coming culinary leader seeking exposure to a true luxury club operation. While strong leadership ability, passion, and work ethic are essential, Farmington is committed to developing talented chefs who may not yet possess extensive high-end private club experience but demonstrate the desire and potential to learn, grow, and advance within one of the industry’s premier culinary programs.