Manager in Development; MID), Internship​/Development Program

Position: Manager in Development (MID), (6 Month Internship/Development Program)
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 Hands-on leadership experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment

Exposure to both Front of House and Back of House operations

Coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders

Ownership of projects and operational responsibilitiesA clear path toward a management role upon successful completion

Program Structure Learning Methods:
Job rotations, shadowing, formal training, coaching, and project ownership

Evaluation Cadence:
Monthly check-ins, mid-program evaluation, and final readiness review

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

Learn Club culture, mission, and service philosophy

Gain exposure to dining room and bar operations

Assist with event execution and service flow Build foundational leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities:

Shadow managers and supervisors

Support pre-shift meetings and team communication

Assist with daily floor supervision

Months 3–4:
Operational Ownership & Leadership Development Focus:
Shift leadership, team management, and cost awareness

Begin managing day-to-day service operations

Learn inventory, food cost, and labor fundamentals

Participate in kitchen operations (prep, line, expo)
Support event planning and execution

Responsibilities:

Act as Manager on Duty for assigned shifts

Assist with inventory counts and ordering

Lead team communication and support service execution

Months 5–6:
Financial Acumen, Strategy & Readiness Focus:
Business understanding and management readiness

Learn labor planning, scheduling, and productivity metrics

Gain exposure to budgeting and financial reporting basics

Manage member relations and service recovery

Collaborate across departments to enhance operations

Capstone Project:

Identify an operational or service opportunity

Develop and implement a solution

Present outcomes and recommendations to leadership

Responsibilities:

Serve regularly as Manager on Duty Lead team trainings and pre-shift briefings

Mentor supervisors or key team members

Participate in management meetings

What Success Looks Like Confidently runs shifts with minimal oversight

Communicates effectively across teams

Demonstrates strong leadership, accountability, and sound judgment

Identifies opportunities to improve operations and service

Shows readiness for next-level leadership

Why Join UsAt 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.
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