about the club
Atlantic Beach Country Club is truly unique, both in its deep-rooted history as Selva Marina Country Club and in its successful reinvention as Atlantic Beach Country Club in 2014.
Residents of this thriving and charming North Beaches area have embraced ABCC’s relaxed approach to country club living The modern coastal-style main clubhouse boasts 16,000 square feet of family-friendly dining and stunning event spaces for every occasion Members also enjoy year-round patio dining overlooking the 18th hole of the golf course and spectacular sunset views at Pete’s Turn
The Club features a robust calendar of social events and outstanding levels of personal service for every generation. In any given month, members may enjoy themed dinners, bunco, happy hour in the bar and grille, kids' night out, pool parties, wine tastings, lawn parties, holiday celebrations, and so much more Live entertainment also draws a lively crowd to the Club multiple times per week There truly is something for everyone at Atlantic Beach Country Club
Looking Towards The Future
The Club is currently completing a $20M property-wide renovation The Food & Beverage portion of the renovation includes a complete rebuild of the main clubhouse kitchen, bars, expansion of the patio dining and dining rooms, a new secondary dining destination inclusive of an expanded kitchen and open-air bar, two new outdoor event venues and the addition of an employee dining space More details of the renovation are shown in the videos below.
In addition to the ongoing facilities improvements, ABCC is currently working on a new Strategic Plan with GGA Partners
Located in Coastal Jacksonville, FL
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OUR MISSION
The mission of Atlantic Beach Country Club is to provide a safe and welcoming place where members gather to enjoy the best in recreational sports, competition, wellness, and an exceptional array of dining, social and leisure experiences on a campus with well-maintained facilities.
A Casual and Exceptional Club Experience
Atlantic Beach Country Club is searching for a committed, proactive, and passionate culinary professional, who enjoys working in an engaging private club environment and one who has the ability to select the perfect enhancements to make a lasting impression This individual should have vast experience in a la carte production as this role will be strongly focused on this area of the operation
The Executive Sous Chef will coordinate and oversee all daily aspects of the culinary operation to ensure the quality and consistency of the dining experience This professional should have strong leadership skills and a desire to promote growth and development within their department The Executive Sous Chef should have the ability to act as a thought partner with the Executive Chef and Front of House leadership
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Key Characteristics and Traits
▪ A naturally enthusiastic personality and passion for the culinary industry.
▪ The ability to embrace the elegant relaxed style of ABCC’s oceanside community.
▪ Has the ability to nurture culture, leading by example to coach and mentor team members
▪ A skill set that enables you to hire, train, motivate and develop a high performing team in a fast-paced environment who are dedicated to a shared vision.
▪ The ability to have an excellent rapport with the membership and interact with them on a regular basis.
▪ Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.
▪ A mind for innovation and action with an ability to create unique experiences and offerings for the membership
▪ The ability to excel in both a la carte and special event production , demonstrating the skills to meticulously plan and execute large scale events.
▪ Demonstrate creativity in menu design, helping the Executive Chef develop the Club’s culinary traditions, incorporating fresh and innovative culinary trends.
▪ The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to team members, club leadership, and members
▪ Exhibit disciplined follow-through to ensure the vision and goals of the Club come to fruition.
▪ Cultivate a high-level of member satisfaction through consistency in the dining experience.
▪ Work with the Front of House leadership team to address and resolve all member and guest complaints and suggestions
▪ Work with the Executive Chef to monitor labor and food cost as outlined in the annual budget
▪ Assist with food purchases to ensure the best quality product with value to the membership.
Preferred
✓ A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership and management experience in a hospitality environment.
✓ Experience opening new kitchens and building dining programs and concepts is a valuable asset.
✓ Food safety certification.
✓ Certification from the American Culinary Federation or another hospitality association a plus.
✓ A degree from a post-secondary culinary arts program.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers an excellent bonus and benefits package as listed below:
▪ Medical/Dental
▪ Vision
▪ Supplemental Insurance
▪ 401 K with match
▪ Vacation
▪ PTO
▪ Holiday Pay
▪ Employee Referral Program
▪ Staff Meals
▪ Shop Discounts
▪ Golf Privileges
▪ Tennis Privileges
▪ Turtle Foundation Scholarship Program
▪ Employee Tuition Discounts with Johnson & Wales University
qualifications
IMPORTANT
Interested candidates should submit résumés along with a detailed cover letter which addresses their qualifications and describes your alignment/experience with the prescribed position
These documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, Atlantic Beach Exec Sous Chef Cover Letter” and “Last Name, First Name, Atlantic Beach Exec Sous Chef Résumé”) respectively to: Careers@thedeloziergroup.com.
All requested information, along with references, should be emailed to the address above
Search Executives
Scott Craig, CEC, CCA, WCMC Search Executive and Consultant scraig@thedeloziergroup.com
Becca Gentry Search Executive and Consultant rgentry@thedeloziergroup.com