Country Club 

Country Club

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - DETROIT GOLF CLUB - DETROIT, MI 

Harper Associates has been retained exclusively for this search.

Will oversee Food, Beverage, Catering and Clubhouse Operations. Direct reports include Food & Beverage Managers, Director of Events, Facility & Maintenance Manager, Security, Lead Front Desk Receptionist, Head Tennis Professional, and Pool Manager. Position reports to GM/COO.

The Detroit Golf Club, founded in 1899, is one of America’s great golf clubs. The Club offers beautifully wooded two hundred and nineteen acres, a rambling Old-English style clubhouse with swimming and tennis facilities and two 18-hole Donald Ross golf courses. They are the home of the PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic held annually in June.

Details about Club:

• Approximately 800 members at present in both Full Resident Members and various non-resident/national categories
• Approximately 40,000 rounds of golf are played each year
• $42,500 Initiation fee
• $9,060 annual dues and $1,440 capital dues
• Approximately $17M Gross volume
• $6M Annual dues volume
• $6M F&B volume with 42% coming from à la carte dining
• $7.5M Gross payroll
• 240 Employees in-season; 160 off-season
• DGC uses Club Essentials software for operations
• DGC is organized as a not-for-profit 501 C 7 corporation under Federal and State of Michigan statutes
• There are 12 board members serving three-year terms
• The average age of members is 54 years
• Committees at the Club include Finance, Golf, Green, House, Rules, Food & Beverage, Strategic Planning, and Membership

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Hospitality Management preferred.
• Six or more years overseeing Food, Beverage, Catering in a upscale hotel or resort, country club, conference center or restaurant.
• Strong background in hospitality operations with progressive advancement.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to deliver error-free work.
• Goal-oriented, collaborative, and self-motivated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems.

Excellent benefit and salary package.

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

ESTATE / PROPERTY MANAGER - BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Exceptional opportunity for an extraordinary professional to represent a wonderful, high-profile family as their trusted Estate/Property Manager. We are seeking an individual with a stellar work history who is dedicated to delivering five-star service and has a commitment to excellence in every detail. The ideal candidate has an impressive background in luxury hospitality (hotel, country club) or the private service industry.

Only local candidates or those with strong ties to the Detroit area will be considered for this immediate opening.

The Estate Manager / Property Manager will oversee and direct the management of multiple private family-owned properties, including residences and event spaces. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless daily operations, strategic long-term planning, and the highest standards of privacy, security, and service for an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family. The Estate Manager will serve as the principal point of contact for staff, vendors, and contractors, while providing leadership, fiscal oversight, and operational excellence across all properties.

Primary areas of focus:

• Property & Asset Management: for multiple private residential estates including maintenance oversight, creating preventative maintenance schedules for all systems, property inspections, and oversight for renovation and construction projects
• Staff & Vendor Management: including training and mentoring large household staff, maintaining relationships with vendors and negotiating contracts
• Financial Management & Administration: establish and manage annual operating budgets for all properties
• Family & Event Support, Security: serve as primary point of contact for all family members and guests at residences, as well as, at public attractions, events, etc..
• Privacy & Risk Management: direct and revise security systems, insurance plans and legal compliance continuously
• Other Miscellaneous Responsibilities: will vary but will include responding to unexpected situations and emergencies that may arise

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience managing luxury private estates or comparable high-level hospitality/property management.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple properties and large, diverse teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Expertise in vendor and contractor negotiations, construction oversight, and high-value asset management.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and service.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Business Management, or related field preferred.

Excellent six-figure salary and benefits will be offered! Detailed job description will be shared with candidates selected for consideration.

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

SENIOR SOUS CHEF - WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI

Private Country Club position with a long-term Harper Associates client.

Join a great team with a talented Executive Chef

Searching for a hands-on, creative A La Carte Dining Chef for their very busy member grille rooms. This very successful private golf and country club also has extensive banquet facilities. Responsible for ala carte dining rooms along with assisting with weddings, member club events, and graduation parties. Usually off Monday and Tuesday. This is a 50+ hour, 5 day work week schedule in a spacious, fully equipped kitchen. Arrive at noon or 1:00pm. During busy summer months, a sixth day may be required at times. Great salary, benefits, and work/life balance.

$70,000 - $75,000

Highlights

• Creativity and interaction with members for Chef Specials
• Ability to organize and execute a very busy club venue
• Prefer education / training to include Culinary Degree or ACF Certification

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

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

A terrific career opportunity is available to join a family-oriented private club with restaurants, golf, a catering facility, a 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. The typical schedule is 5 days/week and the club is closed for most major holidays.

The Dining Room Manager will be capable of leading the department and taking it to the next level. This is a highly visible role in interacting with members. Will be involved with all relevant staff hiring, training, and scheduling. In addition, will handle beverage service, inventory, and POS programming and collaborate with Chef regarding menus.

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

$55,000 - $60,000