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Was hired as an Assistant Manager. When I got my nameplate they changed my job to “Supervisor” 
Worked in both the Golf and Tennis shops. Typical day was helping members/guests, merchandising and creating displays and receiving in dozens and dozens of sportswear. Had to unbox, hang, price, steam clothing in a space the size of a refrigerator box.
 “Manager” gave NO direction, NO daily task list, NO communication. So,
I used my 20+ years in Retail/Management to do what I thought needed to be accomplished each day. 
The retail departments were a complete mess and would never fly in any standard big box store or small business. Whenever I questioned things or tried to fix things, I was discouraged from doing so because “ that’s the way it’s always been, don’t try to change it,”
Upper management (Club Director, Membership Director, Financial Director ) all had their noses in the Retail area despite none of them having any experience or a solid grasp of Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail Trends etc. 
I loved working with the members and clientele ( that’s why I have 20+ years invested,) Most others at the club hated it. 
Consequently, upper management collects big pay checks for doing absolutely nothing but playing favorites.
 The turn over is atrocious and borderline illegal. They get rid of you for questioning the parking fiasco, wanting more hours, catering to the paying guests or because your too old, too nice etc.
Every season there are numerous layoffs due to “restructuring the departments” In reality what they do, is make up new titles and move around the same people, with more pay of course!

Stay far away from this toxic place that touts itself as being the top country club in South Florida. 

**The only good thing about this club is that I am still in touch with some amazing, hardworking people they got rid of.

If you're interested in being a massage therapist at Woodfield, then your typical day of work is just like mostly any other spa. You get in early, check the schedule, make sure your room in clean and stocked and then you work on your clients. 

The spa took a huge hit with the change in management. You can't spend any time at the desk when it's slow to get to know members of your team who schedule your appointments. It's hard to build relationships with your co-workers. There also has been a ton of turnover since management changed, so every month or so they're training new receptionists who mess up your schedule and ultimately cost you money. Multiple service providers have left in an environment where they previously stayed a very long time. Sometimes it's hard knowing if you're booked the following day because you have to call in before the spa closes but most of the time no one answers, so if you're booked at 9 the next day when they open, you better be there because the chance of someone calling you that morning when they get in at 8:30 is 50/50. Sometimes you'll be booked a hot stone massage with no time to prepare for the service. Communication needs a lot of work. 

Ultimately, it's still one of the better massage jobs out there but it used to be so much more. Someone new coming in might appreciate this job more than someone who remembers the club during better times.

Welcome to Woodfield bagroom 2020, where to start. Florida from South Africa is a real eye opener, one of the first things you notice is the hot soupy air that’s thick enough to eat, the next thing is that the shade offers little to no assistance with the heat because of the humidity. But the country and state are areas are an absolute treat. The bus ride to the country club is one of the most exciting experiences feeling as though the new adventure in our working lives is around the next corner.

Arriving at Woodfield brings you to a new world with the most beautiful homes and golf course. Perfectly manicured lawns and vibrant water features greet you at the entrance. 

The international employees are greeted and welcomed to club with open arms. Orientation begins and we are taught cpr and food related courses and safety. We are then introduced to the greatest chocolate chip cookies in the world. Work schedules are handed out and we get introduced to managers and our work environments.

The next day we are sent into battle and dropped straight into the heat of things (in quite the literal sense... Florida is HOT). The bagroom is a good mix of hard work and fun, the duties are easy to fulfil and the times for fun are frequent. Working at Woodfield was one of the highlights of my working life with more ups than downs. 

The bagroom went through a few issues with regards to management changes but they did a great job in keeping us focused and motivated. One big criticism I have is that we had one exceptionally weak and to be frank lazy team member that had a real talent for making peoples lives a real misery and somehow managed to survive the season, where others who performed stronger were let go, other than that I would have to say that Woodfield is a really fantastic and fun place to find yourself working I would recommend it every day of the week.

Your attitude is everything, if you come in to Woodfield with a positive attitude, willingness to work and a smile on your face, you will thrive. 

The employees become like family. The locals made it very hard to leave the U.S because I miss them all so much! I can honestly say one of my favorite parts of the day was coming in to work and being greeted by warm smiles from everyone. Honestly, such wonderful people. 

The members can be a bit intimidating at first but the second they see that you're making a conscious effort to remember their name or something they like regarding their orders or even just a big smile and warm attitude they really appreciate it. Once you become more familiar with them you'll soon realize that they are lovely and kind people. A pleasure to serve and interact with. 

Woodfield is a very fair workplace, if you make an effort to put a smile on, have a good attitude and give it your best shot, whenever you a get given the opportunity to work, you'll be rewarded equally.

Positivity and optimism will not only get you very far in your career in hospitality but also in life. So remember to be grateful for everything you have and give it your all, only good things can come from that.

Loved my coworkers.  However,  the only thing I could really take away from this place, while working at Woodfield?  Hours, you won't have to worry about whether or not you will get hours.  They will work you into the ground, especially during season.  Some of the members can be rude, I understand.  They're paying a lot of money for the amenities.   Some feel very entitled because of this and you will easily be able to distinguish them from the rest.  Management, I can't say all of them,(chefs) were complete tools, but yea, some of them felt a sense of entitlement to talk to you like garbage and it is just because they have been working there for years.  The kitchen is extremely dated and the equipment is sub par, sometimes not functioning the way it should.  I have been in some kitchens in my day but the layout of this one, in particular, completely unorthodox. Lol!  You will be running from one side of the kitchen for a utensil while running to the other side for another.  Kitchen looks like it dates back to the 1980s.  The EC rather keep the money in his pocket rather than trying to update the infrastructure and facilitate a safer work environment.  Growth?  There is nowhere to advance.  The majority of staff has been there for years.  Very tight niche place.  But as for hourly employees, they come and go, revolving door.  High turnover, for obvious reasons.  

Great season working in one of the most beautiful fitness centres at one of the most stunning Country Clubs in South Florida.

A beautiful 18 hole golf course, pickle ball, tennis, an amazing pool, an impressive spa, salon and gym, lots of different dining options, a jam packed event schedule and VIEWS for days!

Most days I'd be up at about 4:30am to be in time for the shuttle at 5:30am. I won't lie, some mornings weren't easy.

As for the actual job, there was a good balance. For pretty much half of the shift you will be stationed at the Cascades front desk, where you greet members and check them in. We provide members with locker keys at the front desk so they can store their belongings in the Locker Room. We are also there to communicate any changes in the Group Fitness class schedule and assist with any queries.

The other half of your day will be spent upstairs on the fitness floor, where all the action takes place. Here you will be cleaning the machines, picking up towels, assisting members with anything they might need, filling up the water dispensers, resetting the Cycle Studio, keeping the floor neat and tidy and engaging in some conversations with members on the floor. 

Overall it was a great experience. Being in America is amazing! All the travel that you can do makes it worth all the hard work.

I had a great experience working at Woodfield for 2 seasons. The work can be demanding and the hours can be long but the work is rewarding if you make the best of the opportunities given to you.

The people you work with here really make the experience completely worth it. Some of the best memories I have working here are largely due to them.

Management are great and are always there to help when you need them. The work is varied and you get the opportunity to work in so many departments within F&B. This also gives you the opportunity to work with some many people from all over the world.

The members can sometimes make work hard but if you start to remember names and preferences they really appreciate all the personal touches. A big smile and friendly approach will also always work in your favour.

Shift work also means that you can be more flexible when you’re working as you often get mornings or evenings off instead of a usual 9-5 job. The early mornings can be tough as they can often turn into very long days.

Overall I highly recommend working here if you want to join a team who all work together well and become a family.

I have been here for 2 years and have learned that in this industry of hospitality, sacrifices are needed. This will be some of your weekends and holidays. Once you get passed this, you understand you are here to serve others. That's what hospitality is. Each department is well trained and the staff are considered family because we all interact with each other on a constant basis. Season goes by quick and the summer can be slow, but there is always something to do here. Woodfield has been great to me and value your personal family time. My manager works with our school schedules and personal life to accommodate our hours and growth here. The HR department is the most friendliest and intelligent department you will ever come across. You are not a number to them, you are a professional and will be treated like a professional. I recommend joining our team looking to easily grow and achieve wellness and make some new friends.

typical day at work is very easy for Food Runners. 
learned a lot about food, ingredients, fine dining service, and clubs.
management is very poor. they babysit their employees and treat them like kids. intense micromanagement makes your job very stressful and hard when it should be easy. management is only concerned with being above you and getting their point across. they do not listen. HR is also horrible and does not seem to know what they are there for or doing when it comes to employees. co workers are very friendly but untrustworthy at the same time. the hardest part of the job is pleasing management. no matter how hard you work they never acknowledge it. with all the negativity of the job, it is hard to think of something enjoyable about the job. Pay is very low unless working 60-70 hours during season and every bad attitude in Woodfield is a product of management. No one enjoys coming to work.

Thanks to team at Woodfield for the opportunities they’ve given me during my employment. Not only have I improved many skills in hospitality through the different and dynamic tasks at work but Woodfield was the first place out of the other places of employment I've worked at that has strong factors of support, friendliness, teamwork, and cohesiveness and I will definitely miss it here. I would like to extend my thanks personally to the F & B management team for their strong support and leadership in running a tight, detailed workplace that upholds spotless standards for the members. I can only imagine the full force of hard work it takes. While I’m relocating out of state, I hope to be considered for future employment if life brings me back to Florida. Thank you again for an amazing workplace with all the laughs and smiles in between the hard work. 

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