SAINT LOUIS CLUB, ST. LOUIS, MO GENERAL MANAGER/COO
The Saint Louis Club has been the foremost private dining Club in the St. Louis area since 1964 when it was founded by a group of innovative business leaders with the foresight to recognize the need for a luncheon and dinner club near the city’s westward expansion. The beautifully decorated facilities accommodate business and social events for groups from two to two hundred. The Club is renowned for serving consistently high quality food in a comfortable atmosphere, accompanied by the best in service. It isproud to include among its professional staff Executive Chef, Pierre Chambrin, former Executive Chef to the White House. In 2008 Pierre was named Chef of the Year by the Master Chefs of France.The Saint Louis Clubis a Platinum Club of America, ranked among the top 5% of all city clubs nationally. The Saint Louis Club’s mission statement is as follows:
Our mission is to be the foremost private dining club in the St. Louis area, catering to the business and social needs of its members by providing ambiance amidst elegant decor, and offering exceptional cuisine accompanied by excellent service.
The membership of over one thousand enjoys year-round club sponsored events including;dinner dances, cuisine and wine tastings, holiday buffets, children’s events, networking lunches, theatre programs and their ever popular Seafood Buffet. Members also enjoy reciprocity at over seventy private clubs. These arrangements offer members dining and overnight access at many of the finest clubs across the country. The gross dollar volume of the club is $9.5 million with food & beverage revenues of $3.9 million dollars. Please visit the website to learn more about this exquisite club:
The General Manager/COO (GM/COO) reports to the President of the Board and implements the policies established by the Board of Directors and bylaws of the Saint Louis Club. He/She develops operational policies and is responsible for the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures for all areas of the Club. The GM/COO coordinates all management functions of the club and works in concert with committee chairs in assisting them in the development of proposed policies, programs, events, etc. He/She is also responsible for the promotion of the Club and the dissemination of hospitality, friendliness and goodwill among all members and guests. The ideal candidate will have considerable management experience at a recognized club and will have an impeccable career path ensuring the highest standards of operation and attention to detail. The candidate must have a proven record of strong financial and operational management skills and must provide guidance and leadership to an established & loyal group of department heads and employees. Demonstrated skills in food and beverage operations and quality are essential to maintaining the club’s superior dining experience.The club is looking for strong communication and promotion skills with the distinct ability to function effectively in a very traditional and refined club culture environment. The candidate must be able to represent the Club and its members internally and externally, recognizing the need to develop and maintain essential Greater St. Louis community relationships. Engaged communication with members and their guests, along with personal visibility are significantly important aspects of the GM/COO’s responsibilities.The Club is seeking an inviting, polished and confident professionalthat embraces traditional values and fosters a spirit of respect and decency among the employees, members and their guests. He/She must have excellent marketing skills and a proven record of membership recruitment, satisfaction and interaction. He/She must possess the ability to work well with the Board and Committees providing visionary leadership and sound guidance.Long range and strategic planning skills are considered very valuable. He/She will need to be an energetic, engaging, creative and a visible manager to the staff and membership. Candidates with the CCM designation and a college degree are preferred.
This position is available immediately.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. A bonus plan will be offered. A typical benefits program is included with a CMAA package.
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Attn: Nan Fisher
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