Country Club

Country Club

CONTROLLER - PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB - DETROIT SUBURBS

Prominent, private Country Club is confidentially searching for a Controller looking for a long term, secure opportunity. Reports to the General Manager and is responsible for financial reporting, IT, accounting, payroll, tax, budgeting and office management. Annual Revenue ~ $3.5 Million. May be option to work one or two days remote.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of member statements, financial statements, forecasts and analyses.
• Evaluation of operating results with regard to costs, revenues, and budgets.
• Knowledge and experience hospitality systems.
• Establish and manage the budget process.
• Coordination of all tax, regulatory and governmental filings.
• Managing the Human Resource functions of the Club.
• The ability to work “hands on” with the staff, and to mentor, train and lead.

Requirement:

• Accounting Degree
• 3 years minimum experience as Controller (club or hospitality experience preferred).
• CPA a plus

More detailed JD available.

Excellent salary, and great benefits (medical, dental, optical , life insurance and 401K)

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GENERAL MANAGER - PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB - DETROIT SUBURBS, MI

Harper Associates has been retained for this search

Our client, a member owned, prominent private country club (18 holes), offers a la carte dining and extensive catering and banquet facilities to its members and guests. Looking for GM to elevate food, beverage, and catering operations along with staff development. New catering sales program and menus needs to be spearheaded. The membership will embrace an experienced professional with new ideas, food and beverage expertise, social media savvy, and creativity in club member events. Responsible to review and improve member communications – digital, club calendar, newsletter, emails, etc. Will consider a candidate with strong Food, Beverage, and Catering background from upscale hotels, resorts, conference centers, clubs, or fine dining restaurant operations.

Position Knowledge and Responsibilities

• Will oversee all facets of club operations with a strong emphasis on food and beverage, financial management, budgeting and planning, and overall club administration
• Strong organizational and analytical skills needed
• Position demands highest level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and dedication
• Requires ability to effectively lead, manage, and develop department managers and their teams
• Need proven ability to think strategically while meeting operational and short-term objectives
• Traits must include high attention to detail, sense of urgency, and focus on member and guest satisfaction
• Provides advice to the Board of Directors and all club committees
• Oversees the care and maintenance of all physical assets and facilities

Desire local metro Detroit area candidates or those with ties to MI.  Excellent six figure base salary and lucrative performance bonus.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF - PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB - DETROIT SUBURBS

Beautiful, completely renovated private club is an ideal first class setting for an Executive Chef to display his/her culinary talent. We are seeking a very innovative chef to lead a motivated staff in a creative culinary operation. The Chef will be involved in many endeavors and will work with the club’s food and beverage team to upgrade menus and other culinary services.

The Club’s Food and Beverage annual sales volume is $5 million+ in a la carte and catering sales. Exquisite banquet facilities can accommodate up to 350 people. Catering is an important focus of the F&B department, especially during the spring and summer seasons. Catered affairs include weddings, golf outings, member events and more. The club is family oriented and is looking to increase the number of activities which appeal to families. In addition, the club would like to increase the number of special events during the off-season.

The ideal candidate has a Culinary Degree from a well-respected culinary school along with luxury hotel, fine dining, or country club chef experience.

Candidates with ties to the Michigan area are preferred.

Six figure compensation package and benefits offered.

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EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - METRO DETROIT AREA

Popular private club undergoing extensive clubhouse renovations is seeking an outstanding Sous Chef. The Sous Chef will work collaboratively with the Executive Chef in an effort to maintain the club’s reputation for excellent food and high quality standards. The new Clubhouse includes several dining rooms along with a banquet and catering facility. We are seeking a very motivated and talented Sous Chef who would enjoy a long term opportunity working in a beautiful, new setting.

The role will encompass:

• Managing, training and mentoring employees in the kitchen
• Assisting with food production
• Developing and enforcing maintenance routines for all equipment and the entire kitchen
• Assessing and monitoring food quality standards

• At least 2 years of culinary experience
• Extreme attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Great benefits $65,000 - $70,000

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RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER - PRIVATE CLUB - METRO DETROIT, MI

Our client, a prestigious private club, is searching for a Restaurant GM for a casual dining concept. Great, talented kitchen team prepares an exceptional variety of all scratch items served breakfast, lunch and dinner.

This opportunity offers a terrific work/life balance (5 day work week, 45-50 hours), 401K, excellent health benefits and many other perks. Prefer Hospitality Degree, an individual with a warm and friendly personality who enjoys touching tables and member interaction. Also requires beverage experience in wine, spirits, and cocktails. $60,000 - $70,000+++

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CATERING & SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

Our client, a prominent country club, is searching for an individual who has worked in an upscale hotel catering department, country club, or conference facility as an event/catering coordinator or manager. Will work closely with club members in planning their social events (weddings, showers, etc.) and organize club member parties, corporate meetings/golf outings and follow through to be certain all requests are implemented. Will handle detailing (menus, contracts, letters, etc.) and prepare Banquet Event Order (BEO), along with coordination of floral arrangements, room diagram, linens, etc.. Must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively with other departments. Hospitality degree preferred. Requires a very detail oriented professional with a very pleasant personality, MS office proficiency and the ability to multi-task. Jonas software experience a plus. Position reports to Director of Catering. Excellent salary, plus bonus, benefits and 401K.

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DINING ROOM MANAGER / FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - UPSCALE COUNTRY CLUB (BIRMINGHAM, MI AREA)

Terrific career opportunity available to join a family oriented private club with restaurants, golf, catering facility, pool and tennis. We are seeking a hospitality professional who is passionate about providing great customer service and excited about working in a club atmosphere. Typical schedule is 5 days/week and the club is closed most major holidays.

• Management experience in upscale restaurants, hotels or country clubs.
• Full understanding of the customer service philosophy.
• Wine knowledge preferred.
• Must possess poise in front of guests and have a sense of humor and pleasant personality.
• Ability to handle fast-paced, constantly changing, high-end environment.
• Ability to communicate with fellow managers, staff, vendors and membership to build relationships.
• Four-year college degree preferred but not required.