| Location | Binghamton, NY |
Kitchen Manager - Ely Park Golf Course
Summary:
Oversees all daily culinary operations for the Ely Park Golf Course, ensuring exceptional food quality, strict adherence to food safety standards, effective cost control, and a consistently positive guest experience. Responsible for managing kitchen production across the clubhouse restaurant, banquet and event operations, and all on-course food and beverage outlets.
Key responsibilities:
Skills and Attributes:
Leadership and team building; able to motivate seasonal and permanent staff.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills; thrives under event-driven deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; member-facing professionalism.
Budgeting and cost-control acumen; comfortable using POS and inventory software.
Creative menu development with attention to consistency and plating standards.
Flexibility: available for early mornings, nights, weekends, and event days.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in hot/kitchen environments.
Capable of walking the property for service coordination during events.
Reporting and KPIs:
Reports to: Food & Beverage Director or Club Manager.
KPIs: food cost percentage, labor cost percentage, member satisfaction/feedback scores, event profitability, health inspection results, staff turnover.
Optional/desired:
Experience in public, private clubs or resort hospitality.
Familiarity with sustainability practices and local sourcing.
Culinary awards, advanced certifications, or multi-unit management experience.
Compensation: