Club Details
Baltusrol Golf Club
201 Shunpike Road
Springfield, NJ 07081
Unique Club/Facility Details
Founded in 1895, just minutes from New York City in northern New Jersey, Baltusrol Golf Club remains true to its founder Louis Keller’s bold vision to create a world class golf club befitting America’s leading city. Baltusrol’s two championship golf courses, both ranked among the top 100 in America by several major publications, have played distinguished roles on the national golf stage since their creation by architect A.W. Tillinghast. The Club has hosted 19 major championships in its history, and will again welcome the world’s best golfers when it hosts the 2029 PGA Championship. In 2014, Baltusrol was designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its legacy in American golf.
Over the course of its 128-year history, Baltusrol has also distinguished itself as an international leader in hospitality. In 2019, the clubhouse at Baltusrol was recognized as one of the greatest classic clubhouses in America by Golf Digest. Baltusrol has been ranked the #2 Platinum Golf Club in America by Club Leaders Forum since 2019, and was ranked the #6 Platinum Golf & Country Club in the World in 2024-25.
Club is open
6
days per week,
12
months per year.
Age of Club: 130
Number of Members: 1525
Average Age of Members: 55
Club Ownership: Member-Owned
Annual Food Sales: $3,300,000.00
Annual Beverage Sales: $2,100,000.00
This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Golf Facilities
- 18 hole course, par 72, designed by AW Tillinghast
- 18 hole course, par 72, designed by AW Tillinghast
Other Athletic Facilities
Dining Facilities
- 1 Grill Room that seats 78
- 1 Main Dining Room that seats 32
- 1 Terrace that seats 200
- 1 Eldridge Room that seats 16
- 1 Tillinghast Room that seats 40
- 1 Veranda (Outdoor) that seats 36
- 1 Greenside Patio (Outdoor) that seats 66
- 1 Mixed Patio that seats 28
- 1 Men's Locker Room Bar that seats 76
Job Details
Date Posted
2/24/2025
Job Title
Assistant Manager
Job Description
We’re looking for a driven and talented person to join our Clubhouse team. In this role, you will assist in the management of the Club’s renowned food and beverage operation. The Assistant Manager will cultivate a positive and energized environment for our staff while creating positive and memorable experiences for the Club’s members. The Assistant Manager will report directly to the Clubhouse Manager and will gain hands-on experience overseeing one of the industry’s leading clubhouse operations.
The Assistant Manager, as a strong and highly visible presence with the membership, must be an exceptional communicator, have excellent interactive personal skills, and have the maturity to know how to make members and guests feel that they are consistently being taken care of. They must convey these expectations to staff and motivate them to understand and execute those expectations.
Manage dining areas and events including on-floor assignments, pre-shift meetings, and daily operations across all Club dining venues
• Develop and implement training programs for all food and beverage staff
• Produce a daily dining plan based on reservations, anticipated guest counts, and member needs.
• Ensure all staff adhere to the Club’s standards for service and hospitality
• Oversee the hiring and onboarding of new employees, and provide staff with the resources necessary to succeed
• Hold daily pre-shift meetings with team
• Oversee the set-up appearance and cleanliness of the Club’s dining venues
• Maintain a detailed and accurate Point of Sale system
• Coordinate food service between kitchen and service staff
• Work closely with the Events team to execute private and Club-wide events
• Produce reporting dashboards that track dining covers, family meals, menu performance
• Emphasize member engagement and be proactive in teaching the staff to anticipate member preferences
• Regularly greet members by name and ensure consistent and exceptional Baltusrol service
• Build a relationship with members through proactive and warm hospitality
Candidate Qualifications
Aspiring general manager in the private club industry
• Passionate hospitality leader with strong ambition and a personality that aligns with Baltusrol’s brand
• Proven food and beverage leader who can manage their time and establish priorities to which they are accountable
• Extensive knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits
• Experience in multi-dimensional à la carte dining services, training, and service standards
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and can handle a fast paced, high energy environment and membership
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; comfortable speaking in front of a wide variety of groups
Educational Requirements
College degree is preferred with a major in Hospitality and/or Business Management or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Date Position Available
3/1/2025
Other Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance • Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid sick time and paid time off
- Competitive pay
- Free housing on Club property
- CMAA membership
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Career Development Opportunities
Please send resumes to:
Phil Wheeler
Assistant General Manager
201 Shunpike Road
Springfield, NJ 07081
PHONE: 973-376-1900
pwheeler@baltusrol.org