Parma Seeks Executive Chef for New Golf Club and Event Center

The $14.4 million Ridgewood facility includes an event space and clubhouse with a pub.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:07pm

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a polished stainless steel chef's knife, a wooden cutting board, and fresh herbs, symbolizing the culinary skills and attention to detail required for the new executive chef role at the Ridgewood facility.The new executive chef position at Parma's Ridgewood Golf Club & Event Center will require culinary expertise and operational leadership to ensure a consistently excellent dining experience for guests.Parma Today

Less than a month after opening the new Ridgewood Golf Club & Event Center, the city of Parma, Ohio is seeking an executive chef to oversee the facility's food and beverage operations. The $14.4 million, 15,400-square-foot complex includes an event space that can host up to 185 guests and a clubhouse with a pub, pro shop, and other amenities.

Why it matters

The new executive chef position is seen as crucial to ensuring consistent, high-quality food and hospitality at the Ridgewood facility, which the city hopes will attract golfers, event attendees, and other visitors to the recreation complex.

The details

The executive chef will be responsible for menu development, food preparation, kitchen management, and overseeing restaurant staff. The position requires formal culinary training or equivalent experience, as well as knowledge of food safety regulations, menu costing, and strong leadership and organizational skills. The salary range is $65,000 to $80,000, with the city planning to reallocate funds from other kitchen staff positions to fund the new role.

  • The Ridgewood Golf Club & Event Center held its ribbon-cutting ceremony less than a month ago.
  • Parma is currently seeking applicants for the new executive chef position.

The players

Tony Vannello

Parma Service Director

Mickey Vittardi

Parma Recreation Director

Tim DeGeeter

Parma Mayor

Ridgewood Golf Club & Event Center

A new $14.4 million, 15,400-square-foot recreation complex in Parma, Ohio that includes an event space and clubhouse with a pub.

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What they’re saying

“This has been something we've been talking about for a while. Our management team at the golf course has been adamant about the need for it.”

— Tony Vannello, Parma Service Director

“I would say that the title of executive chef is a misnomer. It's actually a kitchen manager because we are serving flatbreads, burgers -- traditional bar food.”

— Tim DeGeeter, Parma Mayor

What’s next

Parma officials are currently accepting applications for the new executive chef position at the Ridgewood Golf Club & Event Center.

The takeaway

The new executive chef role is seen as crucial to ensuring consistent, high-quality food and hospitality at Parma's new $14.4 million recreation complex, which the city hopes will attract golfers, event attendees, and other visitors to the facility.