The Peninsula Club is a member-owned private country club located on the shores of Lake Norman in Cornelius, NC The Club sprawls along eleven miles of Lake Norman shoreline at the heart of The Peninsula Community offering resort style living at it’s best.
The members purchased The Club from the developer of the community on January 1, 2000. The Club boasts a spectacular 35,000 square foot Main Clubhouse, Swim/Tennis Complex, dedicated Sports Center, Children's Activities Center and Aquatics Complex.
about the club club
Since its founding, The Peninsula Club has seen its membership expand to a diverse group of ages, interests and backgrounds The respected senior team offers everchanging golf, tennis and fitness programs to varied dining and family events. The entire Peninsula Club staff is committed to meeting the changing needs of an evolving membership and is the foundation of the Peninsula Family, which is supported by a "member-centric service culture”.
Looking toward the future
The Club is nearing completion of a $19MM renovation of the Golf Course and facilities. The Golf Course is being redesigned by renowned architect Beau Welling of Beau Welling Design The Club is adding a state-of-the-Art Golf Performance Center to the newly shaped practice facilities, with an attached new Golf Pro Shop An eighteen-hole putting course is also being added to the golf amenities There are four new tennis courts under construction, six pickleball courts and a new Adult Lounge is under construction in the Main Clubhouse.
the location
Club Amenities
18 hole Golf Course
Golf Practice Facilities including 2 Hitting Bays and an 18-hole Putting Course
10 HarTru Tennis Courts
6 Pickleball Courts
Resort-style Swimming Pool with Splash Pad
Fitness Facility with Group Exercise Studio
Club Overview
Members
Average
A la Carte Dining
Adult only Veranda and Lakeview Terrace
Adult Lounge
Mulligan’s Family Dining
Poolside Cafe
Private Meeting Rooms
Family Activities Center
The Peninsula 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.
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
Mission Statement
To provide an exceptional lakefront, country club experience for the enjoyment of members and guests
Vision Statement
The Peninsula Club will be The Carolina’s premiere family- focused, member-owned, private club.
Core Values
Integrity - We engender trust, acting ethically and honestly and encouraging open and transparent communication.
Respect - We value and treat our members and staff with dignity and respect adhering to the code of conduct.
Inclusion and Diversity - We embrace diversity to ensure a warm, welcoming inclusive environment.
Stewardship - We will be responsible stewards of our lake environment, community and facilities to protect and enhance the value of The Peninsula Club.
the position
Key Characteristics and Traits
▪ A naturally enthusiastic personality and passion for the culinary industry.
▪ 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 banquet and a la carte production, demonstrating the skills to meticulously plan and execute large scale events.
▪ Demonstrate creativity in menu design, exhibiting an appreciation for the Club’s culinary traditions, while exploring 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
▪ Assists with food purchases to ensure quality and cost effectiveness of items ordered.
Preferred
✓ A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership and management experience in a culinary hospitality environment
✓ Experience in a luxury hospitality or club setting considered a valuable asset
✓ Food safety certification
✓ Certification from American Culinary Federation or other hospitality association considered 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.
The position is available immediately.
qualifications
IMPORTANT
Interested candidates should submit résumés along with a detailed cover letter which addresses qualifications and describes your alignment/experience with the prescribed position by Friday, August 16, 2024.
These documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, Peninsula Exec Sous Chef Cover Letter” and “Last Name, First Name, Peninsula Exec Sous Chef Résumé”) respectively to: Careers@thedeloziergroup.com.
All requested information, along with references, should be emailed to the address above.
Lead Search Executive
Scott Craig, CEC, CCA, WCMC
Search Executive and Consultant scraig@thedeloziergroup.com
Search Executive
Becca Gentry
Search Executive and Consultant rgentry@thedeloziergroup.com
