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FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR AT TRAVIS POINTE COUNTRY CLUB - ANN ARBOR, MI

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www.travispointe.com

The Club:

Travis Pointe is a member-owned private country club located fifteen minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and five minutes from downtown Saline. Our amenities – championship golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, racquetball court, and both informal and formal dining – create an inviting atmosphere that blends comfortable traditions with dynamic programs and contemporary facilities.

Travis Pointe offers something for everyone -- families, couples and singles. Ask any of our members what appeals to them most about Travis Pointe and they're likely to tell you it's the pride in belonging to a special place and the camaraderie they feel from day one. It’s easy to see why so many have decided Travis Pointe is the right choice for their family.

Position Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Food and beverage cost controls and operating procedures
• Accounting
• Menu design
• Marketing and promotions
• Wine, spirits, and bar operations
• Point-of-sales systems
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Polished, professional appearance and presentation
• Ability to manage stress and time
• Capable of developing, training, and maintaining employee teams
• Effectively communicate with all department levels and throughout club
• Knowledge of and capacity to perform required role during emergency situations

Education and/or Experience

• Four-year college or university degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts
• Ten years or more as a food and beverage manager with five of those years in a similar position in a fine dining situation

Excellent salary and great benefit package.

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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

Requirements include:

• 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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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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FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER - METRO DETROIT AREA

Private Country Club Assistant Food and Beverage Director 

$60,000 -$65,000++

Immediate opportunity to join prominent private golf and country club. Will oversee member dining room, outdoor patio’s, banquet operations, snack bars. Responsible for staff scheduling, beverage ordering, wine list, craft cocktails, etc.

Ideal candidate will have full service, casual and fine dining restaurant management experience in an upscale hotel property, corporate restaurant, or country club. Prefer Hospitality Degree.  Great benefits, job security, wonderful membership base.

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CONTROLLER - PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB - DETROIT

Prominent private 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, accounting, payroll, tax, budgeting and office management.

Requirement:

• Accounting Degree
• 3 years minimum experience as controller, club or hospitality experience preferred.
• CPA a plus

More detailed job description available.  Salary $80,000 - $85,000 plus great benefits.

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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 $3 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.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com