Restaurant Manager / Hinsdale Golf Club

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Facility

  • Established in 1898, Hinsdale Golf Club is located in the Western Suburbs of Chicago in The Village of Clarendon Hills. The Club is a private members only facility featuring a 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, an 18 hole golf course, swimming facilities, tennis courts, paddle tennis and skeet shooting. The Club operates full service dining facilities including banquet and ala carte dining.

Job Summary

  • The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the general operation of the ala carte dining operation and oversees a staff of approximately 30 – 40 people. The Club’s Grill Room seats approximately 120 guests with an adjoining outdoor patio that seats an additional 80 people. In addition, there are several private dining rooms that are available. The ideal candidate will have 3 – 5 years’ experience in a private club or upscale dining establishment. This full time year round position is available immediately. In addition, the Club offers a benefits package to include 401K, medical insurance and meals while on duty. Compensation is very competitive commensurate with experience.

Job Tasks / Duties

  • Greets / welcomes Members and Guests and acts as Restaurant Host / Hostess.
  • Manages FOH staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and carrying out disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Manages the Club’s Point of Sale Systems and trains staff members on its operations.
  • Addresses any member/guest related complaints on a timely basis and ensures proper follow up.
  • Assists as needed with the development of menus, pricing and special food offerings by collaborating with other club managers, Social Committee and House Committee for all food outlets in the Club and for special occasions and events.
  • Restaurant Manager is required to develop a strong working relationship with the Executive Chef. They will act as the ‘eyes and ears’ for the kitchen so that the chef can also achieve the objective of member delight.
  • Manger is expected to do research and provide suggestions to improve the operation.
  • Manager is responsible for ensuring all servers have a strong understanding of the menu, any options or specials which will include an emotive description. The service staff is expected to deliver a dining experience and not simply food and beverage. It is the manager’s responsibility to develop this with the staff and to develop specific objectives that can be accomplished and measured.
  • Helps develop wine lists and bottle or glass wine sales promotion programs.
  • Assures that local and state laws and the Club’s policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.
  • Assures that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently utilized.
  • Performs clean-up and closing duties as assigned.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors employee dress codes according to policies and procedures.
  • Maintains reservation sheets used to record house counts, food covers and daily business volumes.
  • Audits and approves FOH bi-weekly payroll report.
  • Maintains FOH staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; monitoring and appraising job results.
  • Recommends compensation rates and increases for FOH staff, based on annual performance review.
  • Ensures that FOH staff attends service line-ups and meetings.
  • Motivates and develops staff, including cross-training and promotion of personnel.

Please forward resume and cover letter to:

Club Manager

Hinsdale Golf Club

140 Chicago Ave.

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

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