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.
