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Internationally-acclaimed Certified Master Chef Derin Moore returns to Southwest Florida Moore assumes Director of Culinary Operations role at Grey Oaks Country Club NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2021) – Chef Derin Moore has returned to Southwest Florida as the Director of Culinary Operations for Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples. Moore is one of only 67 Certified Master Chefs in the United States, the highest level of certification available from the American Culinary Federation. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. For the past six years, Moore was the Culinary Director at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia, evolving concepts and menus for the resort’s multiple food outlets and mentoring a team of 80 culinarians. He also served as the executive chef at the flagship Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, where he maintained Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond status during his tenure. Chef Moore’s award-winning creativity was showcased in the World Culinary Olympics in Scotland, Switzerland and Germany, receiving 13 international awards and more than 30 domestic medals. At Grey Oaks, Moore will lead an apprenticeship program for aspiring culinary students, along with developing a garden program and creating culinary travel opportunities for members. “The arrival of Certified Master Chef Derin Moore brings a new level of innovation to our club’s health and dining programs,” said Don Emery, general manager of Grey Oaks Country Club. “Chef Moore’s dynamic energy and passion for staff development marks a new era of culinary excellence for us.” Numerous local chefs have been mentored by Moore. “I’m eager to return to the community where I’ve maintained an extensive professional network,” said Chef Moore. “Southwest Florida has a phenomenal food scene. I look forward to creating memorable experiences for our members and their guests in this progressive, talent-driven environment.” Grey Oaks Country Club (GOCC) is a premier golf, sports and wellness club in Naples, Florida for active, healthy living. GOCC serves the Grey Oaks and Estuary communities, members from Moorings Park at Grey Oaks, and non-resident club members. Grey Oaks has been named one of the Best Private Clubs in America, Florida Golf Course of the Year, a Platinum Club, and a Top 100 Golf Community. Amenities include three championship golf courses, a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art Wellness Center, two clubhouses, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and a resort-style pool. Visit greyoakscc.com for more information.
Internationally-acclaimed Certified Master Chef Derin Moore returns to Southwest Florida
Moore assumes Director of Culinary Operations role at Grey Oaks Country Club
NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2021) – Chef Derin Moore has returned to Southwest Florida as the Director of Culinary Operations for Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples. Moore is one of only 67 Certified Master Chefs in the United States, the highest level of certification available from the American Culinary Federation. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York.
For the past six years, Moore was the Culinary Director at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia, evolving concepts and menus for the resort’s multiple food outlets and mentoring a team of 80 culinarians. He also served as the executive chef at the flagship Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, where he maintained Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond status during his tenure. Chef Moore’s award-winning creativity was showcased in the World Culinary Olympics in Scotland, Switzerland and Germany, receiving 13 international awards and more than 30 domestic medals.
At Grey Oaks, Moore will lead an apprenticeship program for aspiring culinary students, along with developing a garden program and creating culinary travel opportunities for members.
“The arrival of Certified Master Chef Derin Moore brings a new level of innovation to our club’s health and dining programs,” said Don Emery, general manager of Grey Oaks Country Club. “Chef Moore’s dynamic energy and passion for staff development marks a new era of culinary excellence for us.”
Numerous local chefs have been mentored by Moore. “I’m eager to return to the community where I’ve maintained an extensive professional network,” said Chef Moore. “Southwest Florida has a phenomenal food scene. I look forward to creating memorable experiences for our members and their guests in this progressive, talent-driven environment.”
Grey Oaks Country Club (GOCC) is a premier golf, sports and wellness club in Naples, Florida for active, healthy living. GOCC serves the Grey Oaks and Estuary communities, members from Moorings Park at Grey Oaks, and non-resident club members. Grey Oaks has been named one of the Best Private Clubs in America, Florida Golf Course of the Year, a Platinum Club, and a Top 100 Golf Community. Amenities include three championship golf courses, a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art Wellness Center, two clubhouses, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and a resort-style pool.
Visit greyoakscc.com for more information.