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Burlington Country Club

568 S Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401


This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
100 525 54 Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
$6,200,000.00 $3,500,000.00 $700,000.00 $500,000.00

Golf Facilities

  • 18 hole course, par 71, designed by Donald Ross

Tennis Facilities

Tennis facilities unspecified

Swimming Facilities

  • 1 Outdoor

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

  • 1 Casual Dining Room that seats 85
  • 2 Outdoor Dining that seats 45
  • 2 Private Function Room that seats 150
  • 1 Snack Bar

Special Club Features

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

Job Details

Date Posted

3/20/2024

Job Title

Executive Chef

Brief Job Description

Club History: Burlington Country Club has an exciting year in 2024, celebrating its 100th anniversary! Burlington Country Club (BCC) is conveniently nestled in the heart of Burlington, Vermont and was founded in 1924. BCC offers panoramic views of not only the pristine Donald Ross 18 Hole Golf Course, but also offers stunning views of Camel’s Hump and Mansfield. Along with amazing Green Mountain Views, BCC has an amazing Donald Ross designed 18-hole golf course with excellent daily playing conditions, practice facilities, swimming pool & aquatic programs, indoor and outdoor patio, and banquet dining facilities. 

As a 12-month active club the Club calendar has a variety of golf and social events during all seasons where Members become friends quickly and build lifelong connections. Employees at BCC feel a sense of belonging to the Club and are a dedicated and hardworking group who contribute their intellectual knowledge to ensure the success of BCC.

Burlington Country Club has a proud heritage and tradition as a private, family-oriented country Club. Over the last 100 years, BCC has strived to provide exceptional service, outstanding golf, recreation, and social experience in a friendly and welcoming environment for all Members and their guests.  In 2024, the Club will mark its Centennial Year, not only celebrating its past, but looking forward to the next 100 years!

Position Summary: The Executive Chef has an important role in the Burlington Country Club’s operations. He or she is an essential part of the overall success of the Club and our membership's experience. The responsibility to lead this aspect of the organization from an enthusiastic, creative, encouraging and team-focused perspective is of critical importance.

The Executive Chef is responsible for all food production in the Grill Room, at the Pool Café and for Banquets and Events at the Burlington Country Club.   The Executive Chef is responsible for developing menus, recipes, and food purchases. The Executive Chef is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising culinary team members. The Executive Chef is responsible for providing optimal service and food quality within a predetermined budget. He or she collaborates and works closely with all departments to ensure the Club’s success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage Back of House Staff and Operations
  • Lead, hire and train kitchen staff and evaluate/review
  • Schedules and coordinates work of sous chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct
  • Ensure promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes
  • Build and design menus for Al La Carte, Club events and Banquets
  • Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to ensure consistency and high-quality food
  • Maintains a sanitary, safe kitchen and storage environment for all employees
  • Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste, calculating and reporting monthly
  • Prepares necessary data for budget projects, annual food, and labor costs.
  • Manage inventory database
  • Manage and monitor inventory
  • Responsible for ordering product
  • Plan and execute Banquets and Events
  • Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high stands of quality, controls food and labor cost
  • Manage, Analyze and Report Cost of Goods
  • Manage and interpret profit and loss 
  • Responsible for staying current on all culinary trends
  • Welcome and analyze feedback and input from members and staff
  • Ensure professional standards for BOH
  • Attends all necessary meetings
  • Ensures that all staff are following the Club polices and handbook accordingly
  • Other duties as assigned by the Food & Beverage Director

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Back of House Staff. Sous chef, line cooks, dishwashers, and food truck staff.

Candidate Qualifications

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 6 years of culinary experience
  • 2 years of Executive Chef experience 
  • Supervisory experience - 2 years (required)
  • Customer Service experience - 3 years (required)
  • Banquet Experience
  • Advance knowledge of food professional principles and practices
  • Excellent Knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory
  • Experience in country club operations, including food & beverage and the business of Golf (preferable)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management and punctuality are essential
  • Knowledge of hospitality computer systems
  • Administrative & Computer Skills
  • Successful financial performance
  • Knowledge in production of social media
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Educational Requirements

Licensing Requirements:

  • Valid States Driver’s License
  • Servsafe
  • ACF-Certified Executive Chef certification (preferred)
  • DLL Certification
  • Food handler’s certification and knowledge of HACCP standards
  • All applicable food certification requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s OR related Culinary Degree (Preferable)

Date Position Available

06/01/2024

Other Benefits

Compensation & Employment Definition:

  • Title:  Executive Chef
  • Direct Report:  Food & Beverage Director
  • Compensation:  Salary - depending on experience
  • Work Schedule:  Full time – Year Round
  • Benefits:  
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid time off
    • Sick Time
    • Performance based compensation/bonus
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
    • 401k
    • Employee Meals and Golf Privileges
    • Uniform Allowance

Please send resumes to:

Lindsay Austin-Hawley
Director of Business Admin & Human Resources
568 S Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401
PHONE: 8023831767
lindsay.ah@burlingtoncountryclub.org

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