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FACILITIES DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING - GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB - GROSSE POINTE SHORES, MI

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https://www.gpyc.org

Located on beautiful Lake St. Clair and centrally located to all the Great Lakes, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (GPYC) is an active, family-centric club, with facilities and activities that engage the entire family. Amenities, in addition to world-class yachting facilities and a 268-slip harbor, include a premier, year-round food and beverage program, state-of-the-art swimming pool complex, tennis and paddle tennis facilities and bowling lanes. Clubhouse and other buildings on the grounds encompass 100,000 sq. ft. This is a hands-on opportunity leading a staff of 6-8 employees.

The Facilities Director is a working management position responsible for directing a broad maintenance program to ensure the quality of all Club facilities. Oversees the Maintenance Technician Team, Grounds Team, and the Security team along with managing outside contractors for various projects onsite. Works with the General Manager and Club Board of Directors to oversee all renovation, expansion, and special projects.

Job Duties:

• Oversee maintenance of the physical building, systems, equipment, and vehicles. Diagnose issues and develop solutions, with the ability to call in subcontractors as required.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules, emergency procedures, safety, and Risk Management policies in compliance with all Corporate and governmental regulations.
• Establish an equipment service schedule and maintenance log for all pieces of mechanical and kitchen equipment throughout the entire Club facility.
• Maintain detailed reports of inspections of equipment and licenses, as well as keeping records for property audits.
• Negotiate with vendors, contractors and/or service providers.
• Know and ensures all laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, Risk Management, safety precautions, rules/regulations and emergency procedures are followed.
• Act as a contact for fire, flood, and major emergencies, including the oversight of the storm preparation process.
• Develop program to train all employees on Fire/Life Safety, Emergency and OSHA Procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee special projects, such as construction, remodeling, capital improvements, or expansion. Plan and direct outside vendors/contractors work to assure compliance with contracts and safety requirements.
• Work closely with General Manager to vet and implement new technologies to help streamline Club operations.

Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Report to and attend Club Committee Meetings as related to Facilities.
• Create daily and weekly schedules for maintenance team.
• Manage multiple Facilities’ budget lines and turn in all invoices and receipts monthly.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supervising or Managing in a similar facility.
• College degree in Facilities Management or related field required.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Candidates with ties to Michigan required.

Excellent salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefit package

Send resume in strict confidence to Ben Schwartz: ben@harperjobs.com

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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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.

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