Winged Foot Golf Club- Dir. of Culinary

Winged Foot Golf Club

Mamaroneck, NY

About the Club

Winged Foot Golf Club is a private club founded in 1923 with two 18-hole golf courses located in Mamaroneck, New York. Winged Foot sought out A. W. Tillinghast, one of the most prominent golf architects of the day, to build the courses, and respected clubhouse architect Clifford Wendehack to build the iconic Tudor Scholastic-style Clubhouse.

The Club became recognized nationally when the USGA awarded the 1929 U.S. Open to Winged Foot West. It took only six years for Winged Foot to be selected by the USGA to hold an Open. Winged Foot remains the “the youngest” course in history to be so honored. Since then, the Club has hosted 6 USGA National Championships, the 1997 PGA Championship, two Women's Opens, a Senior Open, two U.S. Amateurs, and the 2016 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball with another U.S. Open scheduled for 2028. There are few clubs in the world with Winged Foot's history of hosting major golf events.

Since their opening, both golf courses have been recognized individually and collectively. The West Course has consistently ranked in the Golf Digest Top 10 in the United States with both courses ranked in the top 100 worldwide. The Founders’ vision has earned Winged Foot the admiration of one of the best clubs in the world.

Club Facts

• A recent renovation of the Kitchen and Clubhouse was completed in 2018.

• $50 M in capital renovations of the Golf and Clubhouse Facilities.

• Two, 18-hole Championship A.W. Tillinghast Golf Courses

• 6 Dining Venues

• Host to the following Tournaments:

• 7 Major Men’s Tournaments- 6 U.S. Open, 1 PGA Championship

• 1 Senior U.S. Open

• 2 Women’s U.S. Open

• 2 U.S. Amateur

• 1 Walker Cup

• U.S. Open scheduled for 2028

Club Overview

Memberships 1000 Members total Gross Volume $28 M

F&B Volume $5.5 M

Gross F+B payroll $2.3 M

Culinary Employees 17 full-time, 11 seasonal

Average age 59 Board Members 12

Winged Foot Golf Club celebrates it’s 100-year anniversary this year, offering a rich history in Tournament golf and membership experience.

The Position

Winged Foot Golf Club is searching for a committed, proactive, and passionate culinary professional, who enjoys working in an exciting private club environment and one who has the ability to select the perfect enhancements to make a lasting impression.

The Director of Culinary 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. Experience in hosting major tournaments is a plus

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

▪ The individual should excel in both banquet and a la carte production, demonstrating the ability to meticulously plan and execute large scale events.

▪ 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 come to fruition.

▪ Ability to cultivate a high-level of member satisfaction through consistency in the 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 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

Qualifications

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

IMPORTANT

Interested candidates should submit résumés along with a detailed cover letter which addresses the qualifications and describes your alignment/experience with the prescribed position by Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

These documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, Winged Foot Chef Cover Letter” and “Last Name, First Name, Winged Foot 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

lpatrickdelozier@thedeloziergroup.com