Club Details
The Century Club of Syracuse
480 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
| Age of Club |
Number of Members |
Average Age of Members |
Club Ownership |
|
147 |
430 |
63 |
Member-Owned |
| Gross Dollar Volume |
Annual Dues Volume |
Annual Food Sales |
Annual Beverage Sales |
|
$2,000,000.00 |
$1,000,000.00 |
$800,000.00 |
$200,000.00 |
Other Athletic Facilities
Dining Facilities
- 1 Casual Dining Room that seats 40
- 1 Formal Dining Room that seats 60
- 1 Member's Grill that seats 30
- 3 Private Function Room that seats 100
- 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 30
- Private Function Room
Special Club Features
The Century Club has been a vibrant part of our community for over one hundred and forty-five years. Its members come from all walks of life and represent excellence in their business or profession. Today’s members proudly carry on the Club’s history and tradition.
Club is open
6
days per week,
12
months per year.
Job Details
Date Posted
6/19/2024
Job Title
Executive Chef
Brief Job Description
The Century Club of Syracuse is the region’s preeminent private dining club serving the personal and professional dining and entertaining needs of its 440 resident members. The Club is renowned for its excellent cuisine, served in its beautifully appointed Clubhouse.
The Century Club of Syracuse is searching for its next Executive Chef who will bring hands-on creative culinary talents, possess excellent interpersonal skills in interacting with both Club membership and staff, and have a commitment to manage food service costs without compromising on quality.
Candidate Qualifications
Culinary skills:
- Proven creative culinary talent with knowledge of, and interest in, contemporary cuisine trends
- Proven culinary management experience with commitment to preparing meals from scratch using freshest ingredients.
- Experience in both Banquet and A La Carte food production
- Proven experience in developing creative menus with wide range of price points, for both regular food service as well as for members’ special occasions.
- Commitment to resourceful and artistic food presentation.
- Overall responsibility for all A La Carte meals served, club sponsored functions and private member events.
- Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace.
- Prepare standardized menus, costings and presentation SOP’s
Management skills
- Ability and commitment to control costs through planning and competitive purchasing.
- Act as a business- minded role model setting new standards for employee performance and operational efficiencies
- Display financial acumen in forecasting food revenues, costs, labor costs
- Understanding of the unique nature of club food service.
- Ability to work within a budget to achieve specific gross margin targets.
Interpersonal skills
- Confident presence and a passion to achieve the highest standards of food excellence, consistently exceeding member expectations.
- Ability to motivate, lead, develop and train a kitchen staff.
- Work with Club management team to assure consistent and excellent dining experience for members.
- Ability to communicate with members and to plan private events.
- Create a presence in the dining areas, interacting with Members and guests
- Work with Board of Governors and its committees to plan membership events.
Educational Requirements
The Club desires a seasoned professional with 5 or more years’ experience in a fine dining establishment, who is seeking a long-term position in a very attractive club environment.
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts or appropriate training and experience desired.
- NRA Servesafe food safety certification.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- ACF or other professional association membership and involvement
Date Position Available
July 1, 2024
Other Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package depending upon experience.
Hours: Hours per week are dependent on seasonal events as well as Club functions and private parties. In season time commitment is extensive. Summer work load is reduced from the rest of the year. Club operates Monday through Saturday from September 1 to May 31 and Monday through Friday from June 1 to August 31. The Club closes down for the first two weeks of July each year.
Benefits: Medical and Dental benefits
Competitive Salary commensurate with experience
Individual IRA with qualified Employer match
Cell phone allowance
Laptop computer
PTO & Vacation
Flexible hourly schedule
Bonuses and incentives
Paid membership and participation in ACF/Professional Association
Re-imbursement for continuing education
Please send resumes to:
Gordon Clarkson
480 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13023
PHONE: 315422-6161
gordon@centuryclubofsyracuse.com
