Patrick Tobey

Experience

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  Belle Haven Country Club

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  Reported to General Manager. Supervised 6 direct reports. Oversaw all F&B departments. Assumed responsibilities of Clubhouse Manager/Assistant General Manager in the absence of those positions within the organizational structure. Served as Controller for 2-month period while Controller was on medical leave. Managed budgets, forecasts, and held full P&L accountability.HIGHLIGHTS:** Worked through an Arthur Hills designed golf course renovation.** Assisted with master plan for $23M renovation of clubhouse, athletic facility, and pool.** Installed and implemented complete Jonas software package - POS/GL/AR/AP.** Redesigned wine list and beverage pricing structure to increase revenues by 80%. Expanded wine program, hosted wine dinners, created wine-to-go program that grossed $200K. Show less Hired to elevate culinary quality and service levels. Reported to General Manager. Supervised staff of 26 including 3 Sous Chefs, receiver, cooks, and stewards. Promoted to F&B Director after 2 years as Executive Chef and trained replacement. Developed menus and oversaw kitchens for fine dining, grills, banquets, and pool area. Full culinary accountability for front and back-of-house including ordering of all food and beverage, china, glass, silver, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.HIGHLIGHTS:** Bolstered revenue from $1.4M to $2.1M while lowering food costs by making thoughtful adjustments including adding more family events to encourage participation and add value.** Ensured staff professionalism and service consistency by implementing new front and back-of-house training guidelines.** Mentored Sous Chef for succession plan and promotion to Executive Chef.** Increased member activity, drove revenue, and gained personal education by introducing wine dinners and wine-to-go programs. Show less

  • Interim General Manager / Director of Food and Beverage

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  • Executive Chef

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
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  Polo Club Boca Raton

  Jul 2003 - Apr 2005

  Director of Food And Beverage

  Brought to The Polo Club of Boca Raton when General Manager from previous employer (Belle Haven Country Club) accepted role as New General Manager. Directed all F&B departments with ownership for budgeting, forecasting, and P&L; supervised 250 employees/105 seasonal employees including 24 managers and supervisors. Served as management liaison for F&B, House, Membership, Social, Strategic Planning, Facilities Maintenance, and CAM Committees. Spearheaded one of the best international worker programs in the United States.HIGHLIGHTS:** Took a proactive stance in workforce planning and development. ** Worked with Chef to design new menus for member and private events, redesign food and buffet station for variety of functions. ** Worked closely with Executive Chef to elevate service standards. Show less

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  Forsyth Country Club

  May 2005 - Mar 2008

  Assistant General Manager

  Reported to General Manager; assumed newly created position to allow General Manager to concentrate on major golf course renovation. 8 direct reports including F&B Manager, Catering Manager, Banquet Manager, Formal Dining Manager, Grill Manager, Engineer, Security, and Pool Manager. Oversaw daily operations of F&B, maintenance, security, housekeeping, and pool.HIGHLIGHTS:** Aided GM with successful completion of Donald Ross Golf Course renovation with designer Kris Spence.** Integrally involved in multiple capital improvement projects from budget to completion (pool restrooms, fitness studio, snack bar kitchen, fitness center, and redecoration of Clubhouse).** Assisted with outside project management redesign and construction of new access road and parking lot.** Increased member participation by collaborating with social committee to populate club calendar with fresh social events including Wine Dinners, Survivor Party, Mother-Daughter Tea, Mother-Son Dance, Father-Daughter Dance, and more. Show less

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  Washington Golf and Country Club

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2024

  GM/COO

  Recruited to lead Club that had been run by Club President and Member Committees for two years while General Manager was ill. Brought major renovation/expansion experience to Washington Golf and Country Club from previous role and immediately challenged with a complete pool renovation / expansion. Tasked to develop F&B structure, BOD & Committee structures, SOPs, create budgets, generate revenue, and develop plans for future projects. HIGHLIGHTS:** Renovated / rebuilt Pool and Deck ($4M) with 2 1-meter and 1 3-meter diving boards, kiddie pool, zero entry area with tumble buckets, pipe falls, geysers, Colorado time system, new snack bar facility, and dining area.** Spearheaded first full Golf Course Renovation in 100 years (total $14.4M Tom Doak rebuild opening in 4/200) which includes new driving range, dining facility, practice facility with Toptracer Technology, TrackMan and 2 HD golf simulators along with 2 indoor teaching bays and indoor putting/chipping facility. ** Led $4M Fitness and Tennis Facility Renovation comprising 5 indoor tennis courts, 10 outdoor tennis courts, new fitness center, main fitness studio, spin room, yoga room, group exercise room, private training studio, locker rooms, steam rooms, massage rooms, fitness shop, tennis shop, and reworking of parking lot.** Oversaw $2.1M Golf Shop Renovation with new cart storage and bag room, new Pro Shop space, dressing room, added simulator room and office space for Director of Golf and Golf Professionals.** Influenced Board of Directors to develop sustainability strategy for Club’s strong financial structure amid 15-year strategic plan.** Heightened member usage with new member events resulting in $2M F&B increase.** Continue to acquire and develop high-potential industry talent. Bolster team’s professionalism with each new hire and constantly raise the bar on service level expectations and deliverables. Show less

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  The Amelia Island Club

  Apr 2024 - now

  GM/COO