Location: Boca Woods Country Club
Department: Food & Beverage
Duration: 6 Months
Opportunity: Potential for full-time placement upon successful completion
Overview
The Manager in Development (MID) Program is designed to prepare high-potential individuals for leadership roles within our Food & Beverage team. This immersive, hands-on program provides a well-rounded experience through operational exposure, leadership development, and progressive responsibility within a private club environment.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of our Club culture, service standards, and day-to-day operations while building the skills needed to step confidently into an Assistant Manager or Manager-level role.
What You’ll Gain
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Hands-on leadership experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment
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Exposure to both Front of House and Back of House operations
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Coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
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Ownership of projects and operational responsibilities
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A clear path toward a management role upon successful completion
Program Structure
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Learning Methods: Job rotations, shadowing, formal training, coaching, and project ownership
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Evaluation Cadence: Monthly check-ins, mid-program evaluation, and final readiness review
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Outcome: Readiness for an Assistant Manager or Manager role
Key Learning Areas
Months 1–2: Foundation & Operational Immersion
Focus: Understanding operations, service standards, and team dynamics
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Learn Club culture, mission, and service philosophy
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Gain exposure to dining room and bar operations
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Assist with event execution and service flow
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Build foundational leadership and communication skills
Responsibilities:
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Shadow managers and supervisors
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Support pre-shift meetings and team communication
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Assist with daily floor supervision
Months 3–4: Operational Ownership & Leadership Development
Focus: Shift leadership, team management, and cost awareness
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Begin managing day-to-day service operations
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Learn inventory, food cost, and labor fundamentals
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Participate in kitchen operations (prep, line, expo)
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Support event planning and execution
Responsibilities:
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Act as Manager on Duty for assigned shifts
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Assist with inventory counts and ordering
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Lead team communication and support service execution
Months 5–6: Financial Acumen, Strategy & Readiness
Focus: Business understanding and management readiness
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Learn labor planning, scheduling, and productivity metrics
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Gain exposure to budgeting and financial reporting basics
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Manage member relations and service recovery
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Collaborate across departments to enhance operations
Capstone Project:
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Identify an operational or service opportunity
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Develop and implement a solution
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Present outcomes and recommendations to leadership
Responsibilities:
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Serve regularly as Manager on Duty
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Lead team trainings and pre-shift briefings
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Mentor supervisors or key team members
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Participate in management meetings
What Success Looks Like
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Confidently runs shifts with minimal oversight
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Communicates effectively across teams
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Demonstrates strong leadership, accountability, and sound judgment
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Identifies opportunities to improve operations and service
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Shows readiness for next-level leadership
Why Join Us
At Boca Woods Country Club, we are committed to developing our team from within. The MID Program is more than an internship—it’s a launchpad for a long-term career in hospitality leadership.
