Wicker Point Golf Club Club Manager

CLUB MANAGER PROFILE: WICKER POINT GOLF CLUB LAKE MARTIN, AL THE CLUB MANAGER OPPORTUNITY AT WICKER POINT GOLF CLUB The Club Manager position at Wicker Point Golf Club offers a unique opportunity to join a newly developed private club by Russell Lands, Inc., located along the beautiful shores of Lake Martin in central Alabama. This role is ideal for a dynamic hospitality professional with a strong passion for Food and Beverage, and experience in private clubs or upscale hospitality settings is highly preferred. The successful candidate will be a friendly, creative, and service-driven leader with a background firmly rooted in all aspects of F&B and club operations. They will become an integral part of a high-performing team that values a positive work environment, a love of the outdoors, and the welcoming traditions of Southern culture. This position offers a great opportunity for future advancement within Russell Lands, with hands-on leadership in food and beverage, lodging, housekeeping, and administrative functions across the club. The best candidate will lead with enthusiasm, uphold high service standards, and excel in a collaborative, member-focused setting. Click here to view a brief video about this opportunity. WICKER POINT GOLF CLUB AND COMMUNITY Set along the scenic shores of Lake Martin on Alabama's Wicker Point peninsula, Wicker Point Golf Club (WPGC) is a Coore & Crenshaw-designed course at the heart of Russell Lands' The Heritage, a new luxury residential community. Spanning more than 1,500 acres of waterfront property, The Heritage features a flagship, resident-owned lake club in addition to WPGC. Opened in 2023, the club's 18-hole course celebrates the land's natural beauty, rolling topography, and serene setting. The main clubhouse, designed by Hank Long of Henry Sprott Long & Associates, includes a fully stocked golf shop, well-appointed men's and women's locker rooms, dining venues, and event space. Crafted with striking wood and stone elements, the architecture reflects the traditions of classic golf while delivering an authentic Lake Martin experience. The course offers dramatic variety and terrain from hole to hole, honoring the principles of strategic, timeless design and creating a memorable destination unique to Russell Lands. In addition to the main clubhouse, Wicker Point introduced a second facility, The Benjamin Lake Club, in 2025. This two-story clubhouse and fitness center features an outdoor pool and direct access to Lake Martin, further enhancing the club's amenities and the overall member experience. WICKER POINT GOLF CLUB BY THE NUMBERS • Approximately 284 members throughout the 6 membership types. • Initiation fee $50,000-$100,000 • Annual Dues: $7,200 • Annual gross volume approximately $6.9 M • Annual dues volume approximately $2.04 M • Annually F&B volume approximately $1.58 M • Approximately 9,000 Rounds of golf annually. • Developer-owned property • The total number of FTE is approximately 56, with 86 seasonally • Minimum quarterly food charges $120 • Capital dues charge $50 per month • Approximate age of members: 58 • Jonas Club POS and Accounting Systems WICKER POINT GOLF CLUB WEB SITE: CLUB MANAGER POSITION OVERVIEW The Club Manager (CM) at Wicker Point Golf Club (WPGC) will: • Oversee all operational and functional areas of the Clubhouse with a primary focus on F&B operations. • Ensure that Wicker Point Golf Club members and guests enjoy outstanding accommodations and F&B operations by providing consistent, exemplary service. • Oversee F&B staff management, including a la carte, events, and all culinary operations during tournaments. • Provide quality leadership and contribute to a positive atmosphere within the Club and its associated operations. • Interact positively and professionally with all team members, vendors, and the community. • Seek out new and innovative ways to meet and respond to the needs and demands of the ever-changing and diverse membership. Display strategic thinking, excellence, passion, and forethought. • Be a complete team player. Meet deadlines and follow through on requests and questions from members and team members. Proactively seek solutions and involve team members in the decision-making process. • Use a "lead by example" approach within the Clubhouse while maintaining an upbeat, "can do" and "get it done" attitude toward members, team members, services, programs, and initiatives. • Be responsive to members' requests and strive to find creative ways to accommodate reasonable requests. He or she believes in the service philosophy: "The answer is 'yes'; what is the question?" • Ensure proper opening, closing, and security procedures of the Clubhouse and all related areas. • Ensure the highest standard in special and Club event planning with members. Execute these events with the staff to produce qualitative and pleasing results. • Be responsible for hiring, training, developing, and evaluating staff in all Clubhouse capacities. • Coordinate closely with Human Resources and the Director of Club Operations [MS1] [MS2] on new hires, terminations, performance evaluations, and employee relations matters. • Clearly understand and value the importance of staff recruitment, retention, and overall commitment to quality as core drivers of WPGC's success. • Place great importance on staff communications and interaction. Conduct weekly staff meetings and pre- and post-event meetings to ensure a shared understanding of expectations for every member experience. • Implement agreed-on standard operating procedures with staff that support a culture of service excellence. • Assist the Controller in budget preparation and adhere to budgetary guidelines in the management and function of F&B operations, including food costing, personnel costs, and revenue projections. • Ensure that appropriate controls and cost-effective procedures for employee payroll, purchases, inventory, supplies, and other necessary expenditures are in place. • Provide proactive, accurate, timely, and meaningful reports and analyses. • Maintain professional memberships and attend educational offerings that benefit both the Club and his or her personal career growth. CLUB MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES • The management of all F&B operations of the WPGC and The Benjamin Lake Club. • Work collaboratively with the Controller to carry out the Club's accounting functions. • Coordinate with Russell Lands Marketing team to maintain and update the Club's website. • Coordinate new member orientations for WPGC in conjunction with the Director of Club Operations. • Work closely and collaboratively with the Director of Golf, Golf Course Superintendent, and Controller to implement WPGC policies and directives responsibly. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in all aspects of front-of-the-house operations is an absolute requirement. • An individual who can teach, inspire, and motivate to achieve predetermined goals. • On-the-floor and front-of-house presence is necessary during operating hours; being the face of hospitality for the Club is essential to success in this position. • Must be passionate about pursuing the art of hospitality and possess a proven track record of achieving success. • Have the ability and experience to develop service training procedures, create and publish a service manual, and be an effective teacher and mentor in implementing excellent service. • Be able to work with corporate management to set goals and objectives in conjunction with the Club's Mission and Vision. • Be able to effectively communicate and implement the Club's Mission and Vision to all Club staff. • Possess solid financial aptitude commensurate with a club management executive. • Have experience in property, housekeeping, and maintenance management. • Be able to work in a team environment, being both a leader and a support team player when appropriate. • Think and manage strategically while meeting operational and near-term objectives. • A minimum of five years of F&B management experience in either a private club or hotel environment. • Have a fundamental understanding of what constitutes a "premier Club experience" and the proven ability to execute to that level. • Display an understanding of facilities and membership management. • Display a working knowledge of financial acumen, HR policies and regulations, F&B, and the club industry. • Skilled in hiring, supervising, managing, mentoring, and developing high-achieving employees. Perpetual training and coaching are essential. • Have an in-depth knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits. • Possess effective problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills while demonstrating respect and achieving the respect of the staff and the rest of the management team. • Have strong management skills with verifiable strengths in "self-starting" leadership, financial performance, and people skills. Can consistently define and achieve goals and objectives. Proven and verifiable leadership qualities with the demonstrated ability to direct, coordinate, and control all facets of an active clubhouse operation. • Have strong organizational and time management skills, identifying the details necessary to consistently achieve high levels of quality, satisfaction, and outstanding member experiences. • Interact effectively with diverse constituencies of members, staff, vendors, and other members of the WPGC family. • A proven track record in designing and successfully implementing FOH service techniques is necessary. EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS • A bachelor's degree from a four-year university or college in Hospitality Management is preferred. • Experience in Lodging Management is beneficial. • Sommelier certification encouraged. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers an excellent bonus and benefits package including association membership. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY Please upload your resume and cover letter, in that order, using the link below. You should have your documents fully prepared to be attached when prompted for them during the online application process. Please be sure your image is not present on your resume or cover letter; that should be used on your LinkedIn Profile. Prepare a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Russell Lands' Corporate Director of Operations, Matthew SheppardClearly articulate your alignment with this role, why you want to be considered for this position at this stage of your career, and why WPGC and the Lake Martin, Alabama area will be beneficial to you, your family, your career, and the Club if selected. You must apply for this role as soon as possible, but no later than March 20, 2026. Candidate selections will occur in early April, with the first Interviews expected in April 2026 and the second interviews a short time later. The new candidate should assume his/her role in mid-May 2026. IMPORTANT: Save your resume and letter in the following manner: "Last Name, First Name - Resume" & "Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter - Wicker Point GC" (These documents should be in Word or PDF format) Note: Once you complete the application process for this search, you are not able to go back in and add additional documents. If you have any questions, please email Zak Kuebler: zak@ Lead Search Executive: Michael G. Smith, CCM, CCE, ECM Search Executive O: (833) KKW-HIRE, ext. 719 M: (585)794-6150 michael@