Mountain Brook Club Birmingham, Alabama
Chef Candidate Requirements
Executive
about the club
One hundred and eighty rolling acres in the southern portion of Shades Valley, cupped by two ridges of Shades Mountain, watered by a winding brook, and studded with natural hazards is the place selected in 1929 as the setting for the Mountain Brook Country Club clubhouse and golf course. At the time, the vision was to have:
• A friendly club with a vibrant membership.
• A restful club, ensconced in a serene and peaceful, private setting,
• A cozy, homelike, comfortable club in which hospitable spirit and southern charm was personified in architecture and atmosphere.
• A serviceable club, to combine convenience and service of an upto-date club with the informality and charm of a country residence.
• An enjoyable club, with complete facilities for healthful outdoor recreation, diversion and pleasant social contact.
The clubhouse was built and opened for its members during 1929-30. In 1939, the Club was reorganized and its name changed to Mountain Brook Club, at the time acquiring the clubhouse, grounds, golf course and adjacent property. In 1968, the Club was again reorganized to comply with under the provisions of the Alabama Nonprofit Corporation Act.
Perhaps the most famous part of its reputation is the social activities, including a reputation for excellent food and beverage services Entertaining at the Club is a way of life for our members.
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club facilities
Dining: Patio (74 Seats) Bistro (52 Seats) Grille Room (74 Seats) Men's Card Room, Pool Pavilion (Seasonal)
Golf: 18 Hole Donald Ross Golf Course. Voted #2 Best Golf Course in the State of Alabama 2023. Driving Range. Short Game Area. Learning Center with two indoor Hitting Bays and Trackman
Tennis: 10 Har -Tru Courts, 1 Hard Court and Currently building four competition size pickleball courts
Youth: 3-week summer camp, kids’ tennis lessons & camp, kids’ golf league, lessons and camp. On-Site Kids Club, Monthly Kids Events
Pool: Outdoor Lap Pool with Zero Entry Kiddie Pool
club overview
Memberships 852 Members total
Initiation fee Full: $80,000
Annual Dues Full golf: $9,480
Volume $12.1M
dues $6.9M
Our well-appointed dining venues surround you as you enjoy the best cuisine in Birmingham. The culinary team craft exceptional food featuring seasonal, high quality, farm to table ingredients. Our talented front of the house management has hand selected wines to compliment the excellent cuisine.
Annual
F&B
Gross payroll
Employees
members Average age
Gross
Volume $3.1M
$6.7M
200 team
59
the position
Mountain Brook Club is searching for a committed, proactive, and passionate culinary professional, who enjoys working in an exciting private club environment and who is able to select the perfect enhancements to make a lasting impression
The Executive Chef will coordinate and oversee all aspects of the kitchen to ensure the quality and consistency of the dining experience. This professional should have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in recruiting and attracting culinarians to the team. Seasonal hospitality operations experience offering similar services is a plus
The Executive Chef will be intimately involved in the continued execution of a recently renovated main kitchen and pool side kitchen In 2022, the Club completed a $20MM renovation with a focus on the enhancement on all front and back of the house areas
Key Characteristics and Traits
▪ A naturally enthusiastic personality and passion for the culinary industry.
▪ Ability to hire, train, motivate and develop a high performing team in a fast-paced environment who are dedicated to a shared vision.
▪ A natural leadership style which promotes an engaged, motivated staff.
▪ A mind for innovation and action with an ability to act as a thought partner with leadership.
▪ Creativity in menu design, exhibiting an appreciation for the Club’s culinary traditions, while exploring fresh and innovative culinary trends.
▪ The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
▪ Disciplined follow-through to ensure the vision and goals of the Club are met.
▪ The ability to cultivate a high-level of member satisfaction through a consistent dining experience.
▪ A strong understanding of top-notch food and beverage experiences for Club members and guests.
▪ Effective fiscal management through delivery of actual operational and capital results in alignment with approved budgets.
▪ The desire to maintain a high level of visibility among members and staff as the face of the Club’s dining and catering programs.
▪ An understanding of the importance of digital communication and ability to utilize web and social media tools to communicate with the staff and membership.
responsibilities
✓ A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership and management experience in a hospitality environment Current Executive Sous Chefs at well-recognized organizations, with verifiable records of achievement will also be considered
✓ Food safety certification
✓ Certification from American Culinary Federation or other hospitality association.
✓ A degree from a post-secondary culinary arts program.
✓ A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required The position is available immediately
salary and benefits
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers an excellent bonus and benefit package.
qualifications
IMPORTANT
Interested candidates should submit résumés along with a detailed cover letter which addresses the qualifications and describes your alignment and experience with the prescribed position by Friday, July 28, 2023
These documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, Mountain Brook Chef Cover Letter” and “Last Name, First Name, Mountain Brook Chef Résumé”) respectively to:
Careers@thedeloziergroup com
All requested information, along with references, should be emailed to the address above.
search executive
Patrick DeLozier Managing Partner
(843) 707-5210
lpdelozier@thedeloziergroup.com
inquiries
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