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Club Details

Buffalo Launch Club

503 E. River Road
Grand Island, NY 14072


Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
118 250 55 Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
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Golf Facilities

Golf facilities unspecified

Tennis Facilities

  • 1 outdoor Hard courts
  • 1 outdoor Hard courts

Swimming Facilities

  • Outdoor
28 bather main pool and 1 ft baby pool

Other Athletic Facilities

86- Slip Marina

Dining Facilities

  • 3 Casual Dining Room that seats 100
  • 3 Banquet Room that seats 200
Our Captain's Quarters has a 16 person bar and seating for about 50-60, with a covered patio and additional patio. Seating is also available by the fireplace. Our banquet room seats over 200 with a hardwood dance floor.

Special Club Features

The Buffalo Launch Club is the oldest power boating club in America. With 86 slips for rent by our Active members and 9 transient slips for reciprocal clubs and other members, we have very busy summers!  Our new social membership has gained traction with a lot of young families and we recently admitted over 30 new members.

 We have expanded our facilities over the years, adding a pool, outdoor pavilion, expansive basin, etc. Currently, we have hundreds of families from all over the country that are members of this club. In addition to our beautiful marina, we have a full service restaurant and lounge, swimming pools with life guards and swim lessons, a Junior Boating Club, Tennis, Pickleball, Volleyball, Children's Playground, a waterfront picnic grove and pavilion, Monthly Themed Parties, and Reciprocal Privileges at many other clubs throughout WNY and the Country.

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

Job Details

Date Posted

6/29/2021

Job Title

Restaurant and Banquet Manager

Brief Job Description

  • Hire,manage, schedule front of the house staff including servers, bussers, bartenders
  • Monitor reservations in the CQ (our restaurant)
  • Make floor plan for servers for dinner service
  • Communicate with the kitchen to make sure everything is running smoothly
  • Plan and execute member events and dinners, planned by entertainment and other committees
    • Make seating chart
    • Take reservations
    • Collaborate with kitchen for menu ideas
    • Collaborate with members for decoration ideas
  • Plan and execute private events hosted by members and non members
    • All interactions with clients after we receive a signed contract through completion of their event, including but not limited to, emails, phone calls, payment reminders, receiving payments, planning meetings, rehearsals, and day of coordination.
    • Responsible for creating, utilizing, confirming, finalizing and following event documents, included but not limited to Banquet Event Orders, Floorplans, Quotes, Bills and Payment Receipts
    • Creating client files to ensure all necessary steps are followed for each event
  • Maintaining inventory and ordering of all necessary banquet supplies such as linens, centerpiece items, service ware, staff uniforms, etc.
  • Good communication skills to work with the kitchen regarding food quality and service levels. Assist in ensuring compliance with all restaurant policies, standards and procedures.
  • Monitor alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.
  • Help answer phones and take reservations during adminstrative hours
  • Help manage social media

Candidate Qualifications

At least 1-2 years experience managing/ supervising a restaurant

Serving/ Bar/ Banquet experience 

Must be a team player

Flexible schedule a must.


Experience:

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
  • Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
  • Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's (Preferred) with focus in Hospitality, restaurant management, or Club management

Date Position Available

07012021

Salary Range

$35,000.00 to $49,999.00

Other Benefits

Eligible for Health Insurance 
Sick and Vacation Time
Employee Discount
CMAA membershiP
Clothing Allowance

Please send resumes to:

Lisa Harris
General Manager
503 E. River Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
PHONE: 716-773-7629
manager@buffalolaunchclub.com

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