Kitchen Manager at Country Club in Binghamton, NY

Ely Park Golf Course, located in Binghamton, NY, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a part-time Kitchen Manager! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Role Type: Seasonal (Position will last 6 months or less)

Compensation:

$23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Summary: Oversees all daily culinary operations for the Ely Park Golf Course, ensuring exceptional food quality, strict adherence to food safety standards, effective cost control, and a consistently positive guest experience. Responsible for managing kitchen production across the clubhouse restaurant, banquet and event operations, and all on-course food and beverage outlets.

Key responsibilities:

• Kitchen operation
• Inventory Management & Ordering
• Food Safety
• Cost control
• Staff leadership

Skills and Attributes:

• Leadership and team building; able to motivate seasonal and permanent staff.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; thrives under event-driven deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; member-facing professionalism.
• Budgeting and cost-control acumen; comfortable using POS and inventory software.
• Creative menu development with attention to consistency and plating standards.
• Flexibility: available for early mornings, nights, weekends, and event days.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in hot/kitchen environments.
• Capable of walking the property for service coordination during events.

Reporting and KPIs:

• Reports to: Food & Beverage Director or Club Manager.
• KPIs: food cost percentage, labor cost percentage, member satisfaction/feedback scores, event profitability, health inspection results, staff turnover.

Optional/desired:

• Experience in public, private clubs or resort hospitality.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and local sourcing.
• Culinary awards, advanced certifications, or multi-unit management experience.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement)
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.