NAPLES, Fla. (April 21, 2026) — The Club at Mediterra has appointed Chef Tim Recher as Director of Culinary Operations, overseeing the club’s 60,000-square-foot main clubhouse, including multiple dining venues and event spaces and the Mediterra Beach Club culinary program.

“Chef Tim brings valuable expertise and leadership to The Club at Mediterra,” said Carmen Mauceri, CCM, ECM, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of The Club at Mediterra. “His experience building world-class culinary programs will enhance every aspect of the member experience, from fine dining to large-scale events. We are pleased to welcome him to our team.”

Chef Recher joins The Club at Mediterra with a proven record of creating exceptional culinary experiences at private clubs. He previously led Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club, directing seven outlets, 11 kitchens, a food truck, off-premise catering and banquet services, while launching a state-of-the-art clubhouse and Beach Club and maintaining Platinum-level distinction. At Quail West Golf & Country Club, he contributed to the club achieving Platinum status and a national ranking as the third-best country club culinary program in the U.S.

A classically trained chef, Recher has served as Executive Chef at the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C., where he led a multimillion-dollar culinary renovation, opened two restaurants and was invited to cook at the James Beard House. Internationally, he has represented the U.S. on the Culinary Olympic team and competed in the Global Chef Challenge World Championship.

Chef Recher holds the titles of World Certified Master Chef, Certified Executive Chef and Fellow of the American Academy of Chefs. He is a dedicated mentor and educator, having served as adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College’s HCAT Culinary Program and hosted externs from the Culinary Institute of America.

“Joining The Club at Mediterra is an incredible opportunity to combine world-class culinary excellence with a club that sets the standard for service and amenities,” Recher said. “I look forward to creating memorable experiences for our members and continuing the legacy of culinary distinction here.”

His expertise spans modern American cuisine, large-scale banquet operations and elite private club service. He has earned over 55 national and international culinary medals, participated in what is considered the largest plated dinner in history, serving nearly 18,000 guests, and regularly shares his knowledge at major industry events such as the ACF National Convention and Chef-to-Chef Conference.

About The Club at Mediterra

The Club at Mediterra in North Naples is a nationally recognized private club honored for exceptional service, amenities and member experience. For 13 consecutive years, it has earned Elite status from Distinguished Clubs, an honor held by fewer than three percent of private clubs worldwide. It has also received 17 “Community of the Year” awards from the Collier Building Industry Association and national recognition for its innovative open-space design.

The club offers nearly 60,000 square feet of dining, social and recreational spaces, including two Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses, a full-service Sports Club, spa, tennis, pickleball and bocce facilities, and a Gulf-front Beach Club with indoor and al fresco dining, pool and cabana service. Within Mediterra’s exclusive, low-density community, the club delivers a refined, resort-style lifestyle defined by privacy, prestige and world-class experiences.

For more information, visit mediterraliving.com or call (239) 254-3022.