Assistant Dining Room Manager

Club:
Country Club of Buffalo

Location:
Williamsville, NY

Position:
Assistant Dining Room Manager

About the Club:

Age of Club -  132
Number of Members - 500
Average Age of Members -  59
Club Ownership -  Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Value - $7,500,000.00
Annual Dues Volume -  $3,800,000.00
Annual Food Sales -  $1,800,000.00
Annual Beverage Sales -  $ 650,000

Golf Facilities -

  • 18 hole course, par 70, designed by Donald Ross

Tennis Facilities - 

  • 2 outdoor Har-Tru courts
  • 2 outdoor Hard courts 

Swimming Facilities -

  • 2 Outdoor 

Other Athletic Facilities - 

  • Shooting: Skeet, trap, brushwalk, five stand and crazy quail.

Dining Facilities -

  • Private Function Room
  • Casual Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Member's Grill
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Banquet Room

Special Club Features:
The Country Club of Buffalo is the premier country club in Western New York. The Club is rich in tradition and heritage, with many legacy families enjoying membership for generations. The Membership has strong respect and admiration for our employees and considers them like family. The Club features a challenging Donald Ross designed golf course, which has been recently restored, has been ranked and recognized nationally.

The Club's amenities include golf, tennis, swimming, trap, skeet, five-stand, and brushwalk sport shooting, six overnight guest rooms, and paddle tennis. The Duane Lyman designed Clubhouse encompasses 55,000 square feet featuring stately living rooms, three dining rooms, and various private party rooms. In recent years the Club has embarked on a series of major improvements; in 2013 completed two major constructions projects; a $2.1M restoration of the golf course and a $2.8M expansion and renovation of the men's locker rooms. A ladies' locker room renovation was completed in 2016. In 2017 we completed a significant renovation and upgrade to member dining and added a new "Club Room" lounge bar and casual dining room.

Club is open 6 days per week, 12 months per year.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Country Club of Buffalo is seeking an experienced hospitality professional to help lead the service team. The Assistant Dining Room Manager will be responsible for assisting with hiring, training, and motivating an already exceptional team. The focus will be on maintaining a fun, engaging learning environment and upholding the traditions and high standards of Western New York's finest country club.

Daily tasks will include conducting line up, delegation of sidework, competitive/fun training exercises, and ensuring that the members' needs are anticipated and met at the highest level.

The right candidate will possess the following:

  • Superior communication skills
  • Gregarious, friendly demeanor
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail
  • Initiative; goal-oriented self-starter

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Hospitality Management OR substantial hospitality experience with verifiable progressive experience.
  • Previous Private Club experience is advantageous, but not necessary

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience

How to Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to:
Will Norem
Assistant General Manager
[email protected]