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Club Details

The Ledges

32 Castle Down Drive
Huntsville, AL 35802


This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
18 955 58 Individual-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
$6,750,000.00 $3,300,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $500,000.00

Golf Facilities

  • 18 hole course, par 71, designed by Hurdzan/Fry
The award winning 18-hole course was designed by Hurdzan/Fry GCD, Inc. and first opened in 2000. Designer, Michael Hurdzan, was named Designer of the Year in 2003 by Golf Magazine for his work at The Ledges. Situated 1,582 feet – the highest point in all of Huntsville – golf members will experience breathtaking panoramic views of the valley, downtown Huntsville, and even the Space and Rocket Center. Bent Grass Greens, Zoysia Fairways, and Bermuda Rough make up the landscape of the course. Designed with 6 different tee sets, sculpted greens and fairways, and challenging bunkers, the course offers golfers of all skill levels an outstanding golf experience.

Tennis Facilities

Tennis facilities unspecified

Swimming Facilities

  • 2 Outdoor
On top of the mountain, overlooking the 18th Fairway, The Ledges features a Resort Style Swimming Pool, Children's Pool, patio and The 22 restaurant. During the warm weather months, the pool is open for play, relaxation, and private swimming lessons.

Other Athletic Facilities

The Fitness Center, open for members 24/7, overlooks the pool, golf course and the valley below. It features Paramount & Hoist machines, free weights, plus Precor treadmills and ellipticals. Televisions are provided in the workout rooms for member's enjoyment.

Dining Facilities

  • 1 Men's Grill that seats 36
  • 1 Casual Dining Room that seats 50
  • 1 Member's Grill that seats 60
  • 1 Formal Dining Room that seats 40
  • 1 Ballroom that seats 185
  • 1 Private Function Room that seats 16
  • 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 40
  • 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 70
  • 1 9th Hole that seats 25
  • 1 Ladies Lounge that seats 12
The 36,000 square foot English Tudor style manor house is an architectural masterpiece perched on the western point of Huntsville Mountain. Aside from the expansive long range views, the club encompasses a grand hall, private men's and ladies lounges, two bars, two dining rooms, a large ball room, private meeting rooms as well as upper and lower outdoor verandas and poolside dining. The Ledges proudly provides what many say is "the finest dining experience in North Alabama." The club serves Breakfast on Saturday, Lunch and Dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and a Champagne Sunday Brunch.

Special Club Features

Club is open 6 days per week, 12 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

2/5/2019

Job Title

Director of Food and Beverage

Brief Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time Food and Beverage Director to join our team.  The successful candidate is expected to bring creativity and excitement to team and help further the club’s reputation for excellence in food and beverage services by overseeing all aspects of the operation. This person shall directly supervise the Dining Room Managers, Director of Catering and Events, Pool Manager, and all FOH service staff. 

Key Responsibilities and Leadership Style Attributes:

  • Responsible for developing and executing plans to continually improve member and employee satisfaction and to maximize the financial performance
  • Lead and motivate the Food and Beverage team to provide the highest standard of personalized and engaged service to members, and ensure that the Club is responding to members' requests, comments and suggestions in a timely manner
  • Coordinate closely with the Culinary team on food promotions and menu planning and ensure all information is submitted to marketing on time
  • Be an active and dynamic recruiter of team members and someone enthusiastic about building a team and lead them to significant, positive membership interactions and outcomes.
  • Have a passion and aptitude for teaching and training. Develop and enhance training programs for all food service personnel, working, as necessary, with the managers directly responsible for those operations.
  • Ensure effective and efficient staffing and scheduling for all facilities and functions while balancing financial objectives with member satisfaction goals.
  • Take personal ownership of his or her area of responsibility, with special attention to the overall appearance of the operation, and understand the need to be consistently “member ready” in both appearance and service.
  • Approve, code and submit invoices for purchases to Accounting in a timely manner
  • Conduct physical Wine, Beer and Liquor Inventories on the last day of each month.  Post counts accurately on the Inventory spreadsheets and submit Inventories to Accounting no later than the fifth of the following month
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications

For consideration, individuals should possess the following personal and professional characteristics:

  • A minimum of five years’ experience in the Hospitality/Food Service industry at a highly respected private club
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
  • Has the ability to anticipate  the needs of members and staff and quickly react to it
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence change
  • A mentoring/nurturing/developing approach to staff and team
  • Has a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness
  • Conducts business and personal dealings with impeccable ethical and moral standards
  • Strategic thinker with strong Marketing and Revenue generating skills
  • A strong degree of adaptability and flexibility
  • A team player who can work well and interact effectively with many people both inside and outside of The Ledges
  • Outstanding oral, written and listening communication skills
  • Knowledge of wine is a must

Educational Requirements

Degree in hospitality management and/or college degree along with previous progressive experience in a high end, private club, hotel, resort, or restaurant

Date Position Available

Immediately

Salary Range

$70,000.00 to $79,999.00

Other Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance, Participation in the Club's 401(K) Plan, Paid Vacation, Professional Development, Performance Bonus Program

Please send resumes to:

Jim Ausley
Chief Operating Officer
32 Castle Down Drive
Huntsville, AL 35802
PHONE: 256 883-0860 ext 229
jausley@theledges.com

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