About Emelie

Emelie Flink Patscot has truly made her mark at City Club Raleigh since kicking off at the front desk in 2021 and quickly moving up within the Member Experience department. She's not just any team member; originally from Sweden, she brings a cool blend of marketing know-how and a spirit for hospitality to the table. What’s really interesting is her time spent playing collegiate golf in Charleston, which adds a unique twist to her story.

About Bob

Bob hails from Lake Forest, IL, and is a proud graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH, with a B.A. in Political Science. His professional journey in the food and beverage industry began at the prestigious Deerpath Inn, a member of Historic Hotels of America, located in his hometown. Bob quickly developed a deep passion for fine dining and wine, which propelled him to work with some of the country's most renowned establishments. A pivotal moment in Bob’s career occurred when he met Hollywood legend Merv Griffin. This connection led him to transition into the hotel industry, taking on the role of Director of Food & Beverage at Merv Griffin's Resort Hotel and Givenchy Spa in Palm Springs, CA. Here, Bob combined his expertise in high-end dining with luxury hotel management, offering guests an unparalleled hospitality experience. After relocating to Naples, FL, Bob shifted his focus to the wine and spirits sector, spending eight years with Republic National Distributing Company. His time there allowed him to deepen his knowledge of fine wines, craft spirits, and the intricate world of beverage distribution. Now, Bob has embarked on a new adventure in Raleigh, NC, alongside his fiancée, Christina. Excited for this next chapter, Bob is eager to bring his wealth of experience, dedication to service, and passion for food and beverage to the members and guests of the Raleigh City Club, where he looks forward to creating memorable dining experiences for all.

About Jean

Chef Jean was born in Mosselbaai, South Africa and raised in Cape Town. He went to the International Hotel School, where he studied culinary arts and trained to be a chef. Post-graduation, he had the opportunity to continue training at some of the nicest restaurants in the wine country of the Western Cape, including Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa, Foliage, and Haute Cabriere. He then worked at Asara Wine Estate in Stellenbosch and Russels on the Port in Velddrif. A few years later Chef Jean was ready to continue learning and gain new experiences. He applied for an H2B visa to work in the United States. During his visa, he worked at the esteemed Mar - A -Lago club, as well as Admirals Cove and Grandfather Golf and Country Club. During his 1st season in NC at GGCC, Jean met his wife and after another two seasons of heading back to FL for the winter, he decided he wanted to be in NC. He was offered a position as Senior Sous at GGCC, where he stayed for a year and a half and married his wife. He followed his wife to Charleston SC, where he got a job at Kiawah Island Club. Two years later, after their family welcomed a little girl, it was decided to move back to Raleigh, NC, to be near family. Chef Jean then landed a position as Sous Chef at Perry’s Steakhouse.