Club + Resort Chef

09/11/2025

Nominations are open for the 2026 class of Club + Resort Chef's 40 Under 40. This annual program recognizes young culinary talent making an impact in clubs and resorts across the country. Celebrate the rising stars whose skills, creativity, and leadership are shaping the future of the industry.

Read more: https://clubandresortchef.com/nominate-a-rising-club-or-resort-chef-for-the-2026-40-under-40-awards/

Nominate another chef–or yourself–here: https://clubandresortchef.com/club-resort-chefs-40-under-40-application/

Ian Fleischmann Ocean Reef Club Scott Craig Michael Matarazzo Kevin Walker

Nominate candidates under the age of 40 who exemplify skill, innovation, and leadership.

07/15/2025

PlateCraft 2025 registration is open! This hands-on culinary workshop created specifically for club and resort chefs will take place November 3-5, 2025, in Highlands, N.C., at both Cullasaja Club and Highland Country Club for a multi-site, real-time culinary experience.

PlateCraft is capped at just 25 chef attendees. Register now to secure your spot: https://events.wtwhmedia.com/platecraft/

06/25/2025

🌟 40 Under 40 Spotlight! 🌟

Congratulations to Natalia Arias, Sous Chef/Pastry Chef at Cullasaja Club, for being recognized in this year's 40 Under 40 Class!

Read Chef Arias' profile: https://clubandresortchef.com/natalia-arias/

06/23/2025

🌟 40 Under 40 Spotlight! 🌟

Congratulations to Chelsea Ballard, Chef de Cuisine, Sea Pines Country Club, for being recognized in this year's 40 Under 40 Class!

Read Chef Ballard's profile: https://clubandresortchef.com/chelsea-ballard/

06/20/2025

🌟 40 Under 40 Spotlight! 🌟

Congratulations to Michael Bandus, Executive Chef at Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club, for being recognized in this year's 40 Under 40 Class!

Read Chef Bandus' profile: https://clubandresortchef.com/michael-bandus/

06/18/2025

🌟 40 Under 40 Spotlight! 🌟

Congratulations to Elizabeth Bass, AM Sous Chef / Pastry Chef at Blackthorn Club at The Ridges, for being recognized in this year's 40 Under 40 Class!

Read Chef Bass' profile: https://clubandresortchef.com/elizabeth-bass/

06/16/2025

🌟 40 Under 40 Spotlight! 🌟

Congratulations to Michael Bass, Executive Chef, Events and Banquets at Broken Sound Club, for being recognized in this year's 40 Under 40 Class!

Read Chef Bass' profile: https://clubandresortchef.com/michael-bass/

06/13/2025

🌟 40 Under 40 Spotlight! 🌟

Congratulations to Darby Blount, Chef de Cuisine at The Greenbrier, for being recognized in this year's 40 Under 40 Class!

Read Chef Blount's profile: https://clubandresortchef.com/darby-blount/