John Lyberger, PGA, is moving from the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla. to the Scottsdale, Ariz. club, which is the only private community in the world with six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses. Before moving to Ocean Reef, Lyberger was the Director of Golf at Congressional Country Club during a period when the…
First Full Day of Sessions Held in 2017 Chef to Chef Conference
Food demos and presentations by a slate of chefs at the top of the club industry started the first full day of sessions on March 6, with the ever-popular Chef to Chef Live held in the afternoon. Todd Walline, CEC, CCA, of Blue Hills Country Club in Kansas City, Mo., won the Mystery Basket competition held in the evening, with a Vitamix blender as the prize.
2017 Chef to Chef Conference Kicks Off in Atlanta
The ninth annual conference began Sunday, March 5 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, with a cocktail reception and dinner keynoted by Michael Leemhuis, CCM, CCE, PGA, President of Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla. Pre-conference events include a tour of the kitchen facilities at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, and sponsor sessions presented by PreGel America, Electrolux, Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace, Alto-Shaam, and Montague.
From Farm to Fork
The Chef to Chef Conference is the ideal venue for your chef to gather a season’s worth of ideas in one place, at one time.
Michael Leemhuis to Make Keynote Address at 2017 Chef to Chef Conference
The President of the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla., which has the industry’s largest food-and-beverage operation, will speak on “Shaping Your Personal Future: Characteristics and Traits of Successful Hospitality Leaders,” at the annual Conference, to be held March 5-7, 2017 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel.
Registration Opens for 2017 Chef to Chef Conference in Atlanta
C&RB’s ninth annual club chef conference will take place at the Loews Atlanta Hotel on March 5-7, 2017. Chefs from top clubs around the country, including Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Ala., The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., and The Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., are scheduled to present.
Chef’s Thoughts: Tim Drown
Tim Drown Executive Chef, University Center Club Regional Executive Chef, ClubCorp Tallahassee, Fla. As Executive Chef of the University Center Club (Tallahassee, Fla.) and Regional Executive Chef for ClubCorp’s Business and Sports Club Division in the management firm’s Southeast Region, Tim Drown is experienced in identifying challenges, resolving them effectively and leading teams to success.…
Food Trucks Get On a Roll
Instead of requiring members and guests to come to the food, some clubs and resorts now have tricked-out vehicles that can bring creative and top-quality cuisine to any spot on the property.
Ocean Reef Club’s Maine Lobster Roll
Submitted by Philippe Reynaud, Senior Director Culinary Operations, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, Fla.
Ocean Reef Club Stays Full Speed Ahead
A smooth top-management transition has kept the industry’s largest operation out in front in its quest to continually reset the bar for innovative member and guest engagement.
Top Management Changes Announced at Ocean Reef Club, Congressional CC
After 15 years as General Manager/COO of Congressional CC, Michael Leemhuis has moved to Ocean Reef Club to succeed Paul Astbury, who has retired. Congressional has named Jeffrey Kreafle as its new GM/COO; he will move from his current position at Bellerive CC to start at the Bethesda, Md., club April 1.
Trump Golf Links Cited for Design Excellence and Sustainable Practices
Sanford Golf Design has been honored by the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for “[blending] environmental and artistic principles” while creating the unique public course that is set to open next year on a former blighted landfill in the Bronx, New York.
CMAA Names 15 New Certified Chief Executives
The CCE designation augments the Certified Club Manager certification and identifies club managers who have shown the ability to successfully serve as the most senior manager in a club.