Job Description

Highland Woods Golf & Country Club, Inc. is a bundled gated golf community in Bonita Springs and was established in 1996. A total of 799 residences were built, consisting of condominiums, villas, terraces and single family homes. In 2016, the Club completed a $6.5 million renovation which included a total clubhouse interior renovation, a larger Grille Room kitchen and new equipment for the Main Kitchen. In 2025, we completed a $9 million renovation which includes a new Pool Café, a resort style pool and pickleball courts.

The Food & Beverage operation does 1.4 million in sales annually with the majority of that during the season of January through April.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Lead culinary team to excellence and adhere to all policies established by the Club and Executive Chef
Ability to perform in high volume, fast-paced environment
Assist in the hiring and training of kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers and dishwashers
Reviews staffing levels to meet service, operational and financial objectives
Oversight of 8 to 12 kitchen personnel
Assists in the preparation of the kitchens and performs closing procedures
Expediting and coordinating food to ensure quality and proper ticket times
Designs new recipes, plans menus and selects plate presentation
Assist in performing food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items
Assist in performing monthly food inventory
Consults with dining service personnel during daily line-ups
Early hours, weekend and holiday hours may be required
Any other tasks as deemed necessary by the Executive Chef and General Manager

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Candidates should have at least three (3) years in Restaurants, Clubs or Resorts. SERV Safe Manager Certification required. Advanced and in-depth knowledge of food profession principles, practices and positions. Prior line cook experience required and ability to perform all kitchen positions. Prior Management experience required.

COMPENSATION

Excellent compensation package; customary benefits including health, vision and dental care, life insurance, long and short term disability, 401k with a matching percentage (after 1 year of employment), etc. Paid time off and vacation.

EOE and Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-Employment drug screen and background checks will be conducted.

HIGHLAND WOODS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC.

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