J. Kevin Walker, CMC

Director of Food, Service & Clubhouse Operations

‪Grandfather Golf and Country Club

March 2014 – Present (2 years 6 months) Linville, North Carolina

Executive Chef, The Vintage Club

October 2011 – January 2014 (2 years 4 months) Indian Wells, California

Executive Chef, Cherokee Town & Country Club

June 2002 – October 2011 (9 years 5 months)

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America’s premier private clubs. The club has two locations: the Town Club, which occupies the famed Grant Estate in Buckhead and the Country Club, which is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. Cherokee’s commitment to the highest standards has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years. Set direction for all culinary operations at this consistently ranked #1 private club in America. Managed culinary team of 45 professionals at two clubhouse facilities: Annual food sales exceeding $5M. Annual labor budget $2M. Oversaw the redesign and implementation of $3M kitchen renovation. Culinary staff under my guidance, consistently recognized for excellence;  Under my training and guidance have placed 10 team members in either Executive Chef or Sous Chef positions in clubs across United States.

Adjunct Instructor, Chattahoochee Technical College

January 2004 – April 2007 (3 years 4 months)

‪Executive Chef, Greenville Country Club

May 2000 – May 2002 (2 years 1 month)

‪Executive Chef, The Lafayette Club

March 1996 – May 2000 (4 years 3 months)

‪Restaurant Chef, The Four Seasons

January 1995 – January 1996 (1 year 1 month)

Executive Sous Chef, Houston Country Club

January 1992 – March 1995 (3 years 3 months)

‪Working Chef, The Osborne Inn

January 1986 – January 1988 (2 years 1 month)