Join us and you come first.
When you choose a career with Columbus Hospitality Management, you choose to work for a company driven by its people. It means, with us, you come first because you are what makes our company great.
Why should you join us?
Invest in your future that challenges and inspires
Grow personally and professionally with the support of a driven team
Enjoy mentorship opportunities through our Future Leaders Program
Join a company with a proven track record of success
A clear philosophy
We’re a hands-on company rooted in our President’s personal values of integrity, passion, community, forward thinking and motivation.
Our vision of genuine hospitality stems from Midwest values, because every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our guests’ lives.
An authentic culture
People are our bottom line because when you develop better employees you can take better care of your customers. After all, you don’t train a culture, you build it.
We build our culture every day with executives who eat lunch in the cafeteria, with a President who’s only a text away and by cultivating a workplace that feels like family. At the end of the day, a unique mentoring program, accessible leaders and devoted managers keep people at our core.
We look for individuals who want to grow and learn with us. We invest in employees who don’t just bring a great résumé, but also want to be challenged and inspired. Because people are our bottom line, we build rich professional and personal relationships that a company can stand on.
If you’re ready to join our team, apply now.
Career Opportunities
The Assistant Director of Banquets is responsible for supporting the Director of Banquets in overseeing all aspects of banquet operations to ensure a seamless event experience for guests. This role includes managing staff, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring that all events meet the high standards expected by clients and guests. The Assistant Director of Banquets works closely with the…
Under direct supervision of the Facilities and Engineering administration, The Kitchen Appliance Technician ensures efficient operation, general maintenance, preventive maintenance, service, and repair of commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration and equipment. Primary Responsibilities: Schedules monthly preventive maintenance inspections on all commercial kitchen equipment…
The Engineering Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising personnel and assisting in performing preventative maintenance and repair at the World Equestrian Center. The Engineer Supervisor is expected to report to Chief Engineer or Supervisor upon arriving to work to receive work to be one for the day, as well as give or receive Shift Turnover communication. Primary Responsibilities:…
The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala, Florida is searching for a friendly and experienced Houseperson to join our team. Ideal candidate must have excellent customer service skills, experience in food and beverage services and a desire to provide a great experience for our guests. Weekend availability is a must. Candidate must be able to work outside in warm temperatures and adapt to…
The Restaurant General Manager position oversees the daily activities for the FOH of the restaurant and in-room dining. Assists Emma's Patisserie with operational duties as needed. Identify, evaluate, and develop strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and increase revenue. In addition, the Restaurant General Manager ensures compliance with all food and beverage regulations, as well as monitors…
The World Equestrian Center is looking for a Font Desk Manager for the Riding Academy Hotel. Management of the Hotel Front Desk operations including Front Desk, Concierge, PBX, and Overnight. Maximize guest satisfaction while ensuring budgeted levels of profitability. Serve as the main contact for the department for guests and other departments when necessary. Ensure that Columbus Hospitality…
The Concierge at The Riding Academy Hotel is a vital ambassador of our luxury resort experience. This role is dedicated to delivering personalized service that ensures each guest enjoys an outstanding and memorable stay. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for hospitality. In addition to providing tailored recommendations and…
The World Equestrian Center Resort Outlet Restaurants are seeking a reliable and service-oriented On-Site Delivery Attendant to ensure timely and accurate food deliveries across the resort. This role is essential for maintaining exceptional service standards by delivering food, beverages, and other restaurant-related items to various locations within the World Equestrian Center. The ideal…
Hours: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am Security Operations Center (SOC) Officers and Patrol Officers must adhere to established security operating procedures (SOP) and assist with maintaining a safe and secure environment for the World Equestrian Center. Security Officers must be able to work independently or as part of a team and must possess extraordinary customer relation skills. Primary…
The World Equestrian Center-Ocala is currently seeking at this time, Culinary Supervisor to join our culinary team. The Culinary Supervisor will assure our guests experience is consistently maintained through supervision; Supervise kitchen staff in the Chef’s absence, ensuring the best quality food is served to guests in a timely manner. To promote the World Equestrian Centers mission and…
Outlet Leads are required to perform all the duties performed by the Cashiers and, with additional responsibility for assisting the daily operations of a restaurant in the department managers absence, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation including product preparation and delivery, customer relations, team management, inventory management and other duties as…
The Engineering Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising personnel and assisting in performing preventative maintenance and repair at the World Equestrian Center. The Engineer Supervisor is expected to report to Chief Engineer or Supervisor upon arriving to work to receive work to be one for the day, as well as give or receive Shift Turnover communication. Primary Responsibilities:…
The Guest Service Supervisor will lead the front desk team in providing exceptional service to our guests while ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day activities of the front desk staff, managing room inventory, and ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a keen attention to detail…
The World Equestrian Center, located in Ocala Florida is seeking a Group Billing Coordinator to join our team. Ideal candidates must have excellent customer service skills, experience in food and beverage services, barista, retail, and a desire to provide great experience for our guests. Primary Responsibilities: Work directly with the banquet and sales teams to maintain accounts receivable…
The World Equestrian Center is looking for an Executive Baker for the Equestrian Manor! The Executive Baker will be responsible for assisting the Equestrian Manor Executive Pastry Chef in leading the pastry team of The Equestrian Manor, exhibits creative baking and decorative talents by personally performing the tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent bread, pastries…
The Senior Manager of Human Resources at the World Equestrian Center is responsible for overseeing and administering the day-to-day Human Resources function. This role includes managing the HR Manager and ensuring that all HR activities are aligned with the organization's goals. Duties will encompass the areas of recruitment and retention; training and development; benefits administration…
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources with professional equestrian knowledge and luxury resort experience. This role provides strategic planning, creative solutions, and viable deliverables. The Senior Director will act as the culture advocate, supporting and encouraging all associates while managing HR programs such as recruitment…
The Event Manager is responsible for planning and organizing conferences, road shows, and/or meetings for our corporate clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for all event operations including pre-event planning, onsite, and post-event activities. Responsibilities include supporting all pieces of an event including registration, housing, transportation, production, general…
The Food Beverage Manager manages the bar service within the Equestrian Hotel and pool, and ensure that customers are promptly and courteously served, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. The Food and Beverage Manager is also responsible for training all staff, weekly scheduling, inventory, and always promoting a positive image of the property. Primary Responsibilities:…
The Valet Parking Manager is the department head responsible for leading all valet parking operations across the World Equestrian Center property. This includes The Equestrian Hotel, The Equestrian Manor, and elevated event-based valet services throughout the grounds. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and organized leader who thrives in high-volume luxury environments and is passionate about…
Join Our Culinary Team at the World Equestrian Center – Junior Sous Chef (Hourly Position) The World Equestrian Center is looking for a passionate and motivated Junior Sous Chef to support our Italian concept restaurant. This is an hourly position within our Food & Beverage Division, offering a great opportunity to grow your culinary career in a high-end, dynamic environment. As a Junior…
The Director of Food and Beverage- Equestrian Manor is responsible for the Food & Beverage operations of the Equestrian Manor at WEC, with a focus on maximum guest satisfaction while ensuring budgeted levels of profitability. This includes The American Restaurant, The Asian Restaurant, The Italian Restaurant, and the Bakery. This position will lead all Front of House and Culinary Operations in…
The World Equestrian Center-Ocala is currently seeking at this time, Concessions Cook to join our culinary team. Primarily responsible to prepare and cook foods according to recipes and procedures per restaurant/outlet specifications. Ideal candidates must have excellent customer service skills, experience in food and banquet services and a desire to provide a great experience for our guests…
The World Equestrian Center is seeking a Food Runner to join our Team! The primary responsibility of a Food Runner is to take prepared food to each table in a speedy, professional and effective manner ensuring quality and accuracy of all orders. Other duties will be expected as need arises. Primary Responsibilities: Food runners should be able to carry a large tray with food from the kitchen…
The World Equestrian Center has an opportunity available for a friendly, welcoming, and outgoing Overnight Guest Service Agent to join our dynamic front desk team. The primary responsibility of a Overnight Guest Service Agent is to run close of day programs for the hotel's accounting department and account for daily activity by organizing and verifying information, identifying and correcting…
The World Equestrian Center, located in Ocala Florida is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to join our team! The Tack Room Culinary Supervisor is responsible for assuring the guest's culinary experience is consistently maintained through supervision; Supervise kitchen staff ensuring the best quality food is served to guests in a timely manner. To promote the World Equestrian Centers mission and…
Restaurant General Manager – Upscale Casual Concept Reports to: Director of Restaurants – Event Center Classification: Exempt Job Type: Full Time Location: World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) Date: 01.16.2025 Overview: The Restaurant General Manager – Upscale Casual…
Senior Graphic Designer The Senior Graphic Designer plays a key part in shaping the visual identity of both our luxury resort offerings and our equestrian and sport programming. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of brand-driven design, a strong portfolio spanning both print and digital, and the flexibility to pivot between distinct brand voices while maintaining a unified visual…
The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala, Florida is searching for a friendly and experienced Part time Bartender to join our team. The Bartender will be responsible for preparing beverages and serving/processing food orders for guests while delivering prompt and courteous service as well as maintaining a high level of quality and consistency to ensure guest satisfaction. Primary…
The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala, Florida is searching for a Yellow Pony Supervisor to join our team! Primary Responsibilities: Oversees and supervises daily operations of the Food & Beverage department To be aware of budgeted and actual departmental targets. This to include sales, covers, and departmental profits To assist with the control and monitor of payroll costs are in…
The Engineer Technician is primarily responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repair at the World Equestrian Center. The Engineering Tech is expected to report to Chief Engineer or Supervisor upon arriving to work to receive work to be one for the day, as well as give or receive Shift Turnover communication. Primary Responsibilities: Troubleshoot any maintenance problems and…
The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala, Florida is searching for a friendly and experienced Full time Bartender to join our team. The Bartender will be responsible for preparing beverages and serving/processing food orders for guests while delivering prompt and courteous service as well as maintaining a high level of quality and consistency to ensure guest satisfaction. Primary…
The World Equestrian Center is looking for a Health & Safety Supervisor to oversee and enforce health and safety procedures across the facility. This role will focus on ensuring food safety practices are followed and maintaining a clean, safe environment for all staff and guests. The supervisor will collaborate with various departments, including chefs, stewarding, and FOH managers, to design…
The World Equestrian Center-Ocala is currently seeking at this time, Culinary Supervisor to join our culinary team. The Culinary Supervisor will assure our guests experience is consistently maintained through supervision; Supervise kitchen staff in the Chef’s absence, ensuring the best quality food is served to guests in a timely manner. To promote the World Equestrian Centers mission and…
Opening in Fall 2025, the 180,000-square-foot Event Center at WEC will feature cutting-edge technology and stunning finishes across four stories. It will offer over 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and four distinctive dining concepts, including an Asian Concept restaurant. The World Equestrian Center is seeking a skilled and creative Sushi Chef to join our team for an exciting …
The World Equestrian Center Ocala is currently seeking a Bakery Attendant/Barista to join our team at Emma's Patisserie! Ideal candidates must have excellent customer service skills, experience in food and beverage services, barista, retail, and a desire to provide great experience for our guests. Primary Responsibilities: Assist all customers with purchases and other requests. Understand…
The World Equestrian Center Ocala Resort is seeking a Food Runner to join our team in our upscale fine dining restaurant located inside the Equestrian Hotel. The primary responsibility of a Food Runner is to take prepared food to each table in a speedy, professional and effective manner ensuring quality and accuracy of all orders. Other duties will be expected as need arises. Primary…
The World Equestrian Center - Ocala located is seeking to add an experienced Sales Manager to their dynamic team. The Sales Manager is responsible to develop, and foster business be selling to specific market segments to organizations throughout the U.S. Duties may also include planning, detailing, finalizing meeting agendas, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting, and…
The World Equestrian Center-Ocala is looking for an In Room Dining Server for Stirrups located inside The Equestrian Hotel. The primary responsibility is to provide friendly and efficient service of food and beverage items to all guests in the room and poolside. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Possess a positive and professional appearance and attitude toward guests and fellow employees…
The World Equestrian Center Ocala is looking for a Fine Dining Server Assistant to join our team. Assist Servers and fine dining restaurant team members in preparing for, executing, and completing service operations focusing on guest needs, table marking and resetting, and cleanliness of the dining room and other areas of restaurant. Primary Responsibilities: • Assisting fine dining servers…
The World Equestrian Center-Ocala is currently seeking for a Host to join our team! Host will greet guests as they arrive and set the tone for their experience when entering our F&B operation. They should be greeted with a warm and friendly demeanor. Host/Hostess should be knowledgeable of resort operations and suggest menu items when being seated. They should check with guests from time to…
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) plays a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations and delivering an unparalleled dining experience that blends authenticity with modern, trendy flair. Located within the Event Center at the World Equestrian Center, this Elevated Asian-Inspired Restaurant offers guests an innovative culinary journey, from expertly crafted sushi to meticulously curated sake…
The Hospitality Communications Specialist will focus on developing and delivering high quality written communications to promote the property’s resort offerings, including its sports programming. This role ensures consistent, engaging, and brand-aligned messaging across multiple channels, primarily focusing on email and SMS marketing and digital advertising. Primary Responsibilities: Take…
JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to: Assistant Director of Human Resources Classification: Exempt Job Type: Full Time Location: World Equestrian Center Ocala Job Summary World Equestrian Center is a premier destination for equestrian sports and luxury hospitality. Located…
The World Equestrian Center is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team for an Italian concept restaurant. This is a department head position within the Food & Beverage Division, responsible for making key operational decisions and leading the culinary operations of the restaurant. We are looking for an experienced and skilled Sous Chef with Michelin experience to help guide our culinary…
The World Equestrian Center is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team for an upscale casual concept restaurant. This is a department head position within the Food & Beverage Division, responsible for making key operational decisions and supporting the restaurant’s culinary operations. We are looking for an experienced and skilled Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team. In this role…
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of an upscale casual American restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational efficiency, and a positive, service-driven work culture. The AGM will work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to uphold the restaurant’s reputation for quality, hospitality, and excellence. This role…
We are seeking a skilled, creative, and results-driven Beverage Manager oversee and enhance our beverage operations at the World Equestrian Center Ocala. This role is integral to overseeing the beverage and cocktail menus across multiple locations within our Event Center, ensuring consistency, innovation, and exceptional service quality. The Beverage Manager will play a critical role in…
The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala, FL is currently seeking a Executive Chef to join our team! The Executive Chef is a department head level position in the Food & Beverage Division, who collectively makes key operational management decisions in the F & B division. The position reports to the Sr. Director of Food and Beverage. Collaboration with key departments is crucial as the…