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Job Description: Food and Beverage Director/Executive Chef
Posted- 10/20/2024

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee the operations of our Country Club restaurant. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences to our members and guests. 

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and create innovative menus that align with the club's standards and member preferences.
  • Lead, mentor, and train kitchen staff to maintain high-quality food preparation, presentation, and service.
  • Manage food inventory, purchasing, and cost control while ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines. 
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety within the kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Collaborate with management to plan and execute special events, catering, and member dining experiences. 
Qualifications:
  • Preferred experience as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality setting. 
  • Culinary degree or equivalent certification is preferred, but not mandatory; relevant work experience will also be considered. 
  • Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. 
  • Proficient in menu planning, food cost analysis, and inventory management. 
  • Knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and food safety standards. 
Certifications/Licensure:
  • ServeSafe Food Safety Certification
  • Arkansas Food Handler Card
  • ACF or CEC Certification (preferred)
Expectations:
  • Creativity: Ability to develop unique and appealing menus while accommodating diverse tastes and dietary needs.
  • Leadership: Inspire and lead the kitchen team by example, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring consistent quality. 
  • Organization: Manage kitchen operations efficiently, overseeing food preparation, ordering, and scheduling. 
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other department heads to coordinate events, catering, and special dining experiences. 
  • Adherence to Standards: Uphold high-quality standards, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety regulations. 

While experience is preferred, we encourage aspiring culinary professionals with a strong passion for food and leadership to apply. Training and mentorship opportunities will be available for the right candidate willing to learn and grow within our organization. 

Please submit resume to:

Zach Hettinga, General Manager
Russellville Country Club
[email protected]
(479) 968-1139 EXT. 309
 

NOT CURRENTLY HIRING, BUT ALWAYS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free Workplace - Background Checks Conducted

We are seeking a part time Golf Cart Attendant/Bag Attendant to assist our members and guests with our golf facilities and equipment to ensure a quality experience, while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Cart attendants work under the supervision of the Head Golf Professional, and perform routine tasks involving maintaining golf cart and range conditions and attending to golf bags.

Responsibilities
• Acknowledges and greets all members and their guests, ensuring they are provided the highest standard of service. Fields member or guest concerns and/or directs them to a supervisor for resolution.
• Provides proper assistance with cart handling and loading/unloading clubs on golf carts
• Maintains the golf cart fleet by performing daily duties including: cleaning and preparing carts, stocking cart amenities (towels, tees, pencils, scorecards, etc.), removing trash after each use, ensuring proper fuel or power to carts, inspecting each cart for mechanical problems and reporting any mechanical issues (including brakes, tires, bag straps, steering, etc.) in a timely manner
• Maintains the driving range and equipment in proper condition by performing daily duties including: ensuring an adequate level of range balls, collecting, cleaning or delivering balls, tee alignment, maintaining clean water in club cleaner and ball washer, ball picking, culling of cracked or damaged range balls
• Ensures continuity of customer service by training other cart attendants as needed
• Other related duties may be assigned

Requirements
• Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work for sustained periods of time throughout work shift
• Ability to lift and move objects (average weight 35-50 lbs.) and repetitive motion and activities such as walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, carrying, etc.
• Must be able to tolerate working outside in hot temperatures and adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, humidity, rain, and temperature extremes
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate golf carts

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, and prior golf country club and/or hospitality experience is preferred but not required

Work Hours
Monday through Sunday, morning and afternoon shifts 

Job Type: Seasonal
Required education:
• High school or equivalent
Required license or certification:
• Valid Driver's License
*Golf privileges are included

 

Pay Rate: $11.00 an Hour

NOT CURRENTLY HIRING, BUT ALWAYS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Russellville Country club is now seeking positive, energetic, and motivated long term team members for our dining room staff. If you would like to be a part of our team, please come by the club Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.