Club Manager 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.

Set along the scenic shores of Lake Martin on Alabama’s Wicker Point peninsula, Wicker Point Golf Club (WPGC) is a Co‑ore & 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.

• Approximately 284 members across 6 membership types.
• Initiation fee $50,000‑$100,000
• Annual dues: $7,200
• Annual gross volume approx. $6.9 M
• Annual dues volume approx. $2.04 M
• Annual F&B volume approx. $1.58 M
• Approximately 9,000 rounds of golf annually.
• Developer‑owned property
• Total FTE approx. 56 (86 seasonal)
• Minimum quarterly food charges $120
• Capital dues charge $50 per month
• Average member age: 58
• Jonas Club POS and Accounting Systems

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.
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