August 1 st, 2018 PGA Career Services is pleased to notify you about the following employment opportunity Gladstone, New Jersey 07934 About the Club: The vision for Hamilton Farm began in 1911, when James Cox Brady decided to create an English country estate in the green fields and woodlands of the Somerset Hills. At its zenith, Brady s estate, bearing his wife s family name, spread across five thousand acres, encompassing pastures, woods, horse trails and formal gardens. A magnificent fifty-stall equestrian stable was the largest and most lavish of its kind at the time of its construction in 1916. During World War II, Brady s widow directed the conversion of the stables and carriage house into an emergency hospital and rest center for Merchant Marine seamen, the first such facility constructed in the United States during wartime. The stables were eventually returned to their original purpose and now serve as headquarters for the United States Equestrian Team, which uses Hamilton Farm as its training ground for the Olympic Games. In 1998, Lucent Technologies purchased the property with the concept of developing an ultra-exclusive golf club with eighteen corporate members. Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, nationally known golf course architects, were hired to construct the finest golf facility in the country. Two courses were built, an eighteen-hole championship course, and a challenging eighteen-hole par three, which became the only USGA rated par three in the country. In addition, the design included eighteen cottages on the Par three Hickory course, one for each of the members. Over $50 million was invested in bringing the dream of luxury golf entertaining to fruition. In 2001, as the economy waned, so did Lucent s interest in the property. In June of that year, Dennis Townsend, took over and promptly converted the club into a private, invitation only club. The vision of the club remained the same, however. Townsend set forth to create the finest golf experience one could enjoy. The mansion continues to host exquisite dining and entertaining, and the golf courses are raved as the finest to be played.
Golf & Dining Facilities: Set on approximately 700 acres, the Club s facilities include 36 holes of golf designed by notable course architects, Hurdzan & Fry, including the only USGA rated 18-hole Par three course in the country. Hamilton Farm Golf Club has caught the attention of the gold standards of the golfing world, including Golf Digest, which has identified as a private golfing experience not to be missed. In addition to our golf courses and practice areas for driving, pitching, chipping and putting, Members enjoy legendary five-star personal services and amenities including a Georgian style Mansion with 10 guest suites & wine cellar, a spacious and private Lodge with 4 guest suites and meeting accommodations, and an inviting Clubhouse offering both casual and formal dining, men s and ladies locker rooms, a Professional Shop and terraces. Additionally, the Club has hosted five LPGA for tour events. is open full-time 9 months per year and part-time during the winter months. The Club hosts approximately 18,000 rounds of golf per year.
Position Description: The is responsible for the overall management of the golf club and facility encompassing golf operations, food and beverage operations, course maintenance, sales and marketing, membership service, and general administration. The is the club's senior-most staff executive and reports to David Townsend, one of the club s owners. The is expected to provide quality leadership, a positive image, and devote full attention to Member satisfaction, operations, planning, and staff development, performance and coordination. Key areas of responsibility include: Providing the highest level of service to members and guests with the objective of enhancing the overall member experience. Responsible for the day to day leadership of the facility by providing clear direction to all department heads. Communicate and monitor the comprehensive objectives of the operation and be available, approachable and display leadership by example to others. Responsible for achieving the highest possible service standards on a daily basis to ensure consistency, product quality, and promote member confidence and loyalty. Oversee the development, completion and implementation of the annual operating budget for each department. Responsible for ensuring the best possible financial performance of the facility by monitoring daily operations and the total revenues and expenses of each department; improve operational efficiencies and promote operational excellence. Recommend and/or establish policy and procedural changes as appropriate to support the goals of the operation, ownership and management. Experience / Qualifications: Including, but not limited to, the following: Candidate should have no less than eight years of management experience with at least five years at a high-end private club. Strong history of success and a keen understanding of quality food & beverage operation, including service, revenue growth, training, innovation and creativity. A proven track record of strong budgetary and operational management skills. Interpersonal skills necessary to develop strong member relations Possess a strong understanding of golf course conditioning and facilities maintenance. Knowledge of proper golf tournament, event and outing procedure, setup and administration inclusive of competition formats, tournament scoring, and overall event management is critical. Technologically proficient in recognizing best practices and use of technology to improve high touch service delivery to members. A proven motivator and leader who can bring out the best in others by setting clear goals and expectations, holding staff accountable for outcomes, by providing consistent feedback through respectful interaction.
Educational Requirements: College education or its equivalent, preferably in Business Management or Hospitality Management Continuing education training through PGA or CMAA. CCM designation is preferred. Compensation and Benefits: The club will provide a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to: Competitive base salary Annual performance bonus Allowance for continuing education and professional association dues. Health insurance, vacation and other benefits per company policies. Application Instructions: Application Deadline: August 31st, 2018 Please submit your cover letter, resume and references in a single.pdf format to: hamiltonfarmgmsearch@gmail.com Additional Information: Employer does not wish to receive phone calls.