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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

JUNIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER - BIRMINGHAM, MI

Harper Associates has been retained for this search

Outstanding opportunity for a Junior Systems Engineer to join a private family office. In this newly created position, this individual will assist company staff with the use and maintenance of all technical items in their IT environment, ensuring that all users have safe, secure, and available access to computers and computer-related resources. Responsibilities include supporting IT Leadership, its IT Consultants and their Managed Service Provider (MSP), analyzing system needs, developing operational procedures, and ensuring system stability, safety and efficiency. A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or Computer Science, 1-3 years of experience, strong communication, customer service, and analytical skills are keys to success. Familiarity with computers, networks, AI and business software, as well as working knowledge of systems engineering principles, are qualifications for this entry-level position. Occasional travel to other offices/residences can be expected.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Support:

• Onboarding and offboarding employees and related support.
• Hands-on assistance for end users with unfamiliar tasks
• Assure reasonable service levels are maintained by the MSP in support of end users via:
• Reviewing and following up on daily ticket and weekly monitoring reports.
• Assisting with the purchase and deployment of computers, software and other equipment.
• Maintaining detailed equipment logs and managing warranty renewals and related issues.
• Participate in and conduct regularly scheduled meetings with various IT service providers and vendors as necessary.
• Engage in and conduct IT training and awareness events to improve overall staff productivity, security and familiarity with hardware and software tools used in due course of business.

System Installation and Configuration:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining IT operating systems, software, and hardware.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Monitoring system performance, assisting with identifying and troubleshooting technical issues in conjunction with IT Consultants and MSP to ensure smooth operation.

Infrastructure Support:

• Assisting in the maintenance of network servers and other computer infrastructure to ensure stability and efficiency.

Requirements Analysis:

• Participating in analyzing system needs and functional requirements to define system specifications.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Working with IT Consultants and MSP to develop system architectures, create technical documentation, and implement systems engineering methodologies.

Task Automation:

• Potentially developing scripts to automate repetitive tasks, enhancing efficiency within the system.

Typical Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• CompTIA A+, Security+, and Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications are helpful indicators for possession of relevant knowledge.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, as a field support or network support specialist
• 1-3 years of experience in the role of end-user support or a related field, as a help desk, or Field Support Specialist

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with LAN & WAN Networking principles
• Expertise with the systems engineering lifecycle
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and cloud equivalents.
• Knowledge of systems integration and design principles.
• Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts.
• Basic scripting knowledge, such as Java, can be beneficial.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-less level of customer focus and service
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new technologies and continuous service improvement

Excellent salary and benefit package. 

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

HUMAN RESOURCES / PAYROLL MANAGER (HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY) - DETROIT, MI

Search by Harper Associates

Join a prominent Hospitality Industry service leader. Our client desires a hands on HR Manager who is a self starter & enjoys working in all aspects of HR, including payroll, as this is a one person HR department with support from other managers. Payroll is bi-weekly, with a staff of up to 250 employees in peak times. Will directly handle payroll, recruitment, hiring & staffing, benefits, 401K, legal & safety. Must be very computer savvy. $80,000 - $85,000

Bachelor’s degree required along with five to seven years of diversified experience in Human Resources positions, at least a few in the hospitality industry preferred. SHRM- CP preferred.

Please forward resume to: ben@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE FAMILY CHEF - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Monday-Friday Hours

Very busy household is seeking a full-time Chef who enjoys working in a family setting. The Chef will plan and prepare breakfast (certain days of the week), after school snack and dinner, Monday-Friday. There will be an agreed upon schedule, however, the Chef must be flexible to work varied hours to accommodate the family’s needs, which do change frequently. The family likes classic meals, including Mediterranean fare. Favorite recipes will be shared for use as well.

Job entails:

• Creating weekly menus in advance for approval
• Grocery shopping, ensuring the home is well stocked with food and beverages
• Cleaning kitchen and workspaces upon departure each day
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerators and all food storage areas
• Occasional weekend support and travel required
• Providing event support: cooking for smaller parties, working with Estate Manager to coordinate larger parties

Excellent salary commensurate with experience plus terrific benefits!

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

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - METRO DETROIT, MI

Successful real estate development firm is seeking an exceptional professional who is extremely organized, very detail oriented and has superior oral and written communication abilities. A dedicated professional who is naturally polite and kind, has a sincere team spirit and a flexible demeanor will flourish in this role. Primary function of this position will be handling tenant/lease relationships. The ideal candidate has worked in a construction/architectural environment.

The Executive Assistant will:

• Distribute weekly tenant construction reports
• Assist with store planning projects & deadlines
• Coordinate with internal teams (real estate, construction, and lease admin) and external vendors
• Manage expense reports and invoices
• Prepare and distribute tenant turnover and closeout letters

Must be comfortable with digital and paper filing and have documenting and record keeping expertise. Advanced proficiency with Word and Excel and Access are required.

Outstanding salary and benefits!

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