About the Role
Food and Beverage Service Professional - A la Carte Server
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
1 Turtle Point Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
$16 - $19 an hour – Part-Time
All applicants must complete this form:
https://forms.gle/W6omfc86hWgJFn7M7
and include a resume and RTJ application found at this link:
https://www.rtjgc.com/_filelib/FileCabinet/Careers/Application_for_Employment_w_dept_-_fillable.pdf
Background:
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, founded in 1991, is regarded by its founder and architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr., as his masterwork. Carefully carved into the natural landscape surrounding Lake Manassas, Jones envisioned a challenging championship golf course capable of hosting PGA and other professional golf tournaments while still providing members with a high caliper, exciting, and dauntless experience each time they step on to the golf course.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is all about the golf – starting with a vibrant Membership that is passionate about the game. The golf is played on our spectacular course, which is maintained in immaculate condition throughout the season. It is played the way it was meant to be played – with caddies in a unique environment that enables Members and their guests to enjoy the game without distraction.
The 65,000 square feet Georgian clubhouse offers a welcoming site to members and guests every time they arrive to the club. Inside lies multiple A la Carte dining spaces; the Oak Room, a business casual space for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, State Room, a formal fine dining room, and President’s Room, a private dining room for individuals looking to host friends, family, or business associates. Additionally, the clubhouse is home to a 12-person bar host to a craft cocktail program and primer spirits as well as a Men’s Grille; an extension of the gentlemen’s locker room where the gentlemen can also smoke as well as dine and drink.
Job Summary:
The food and beverage service professionals are the core of Robert Trent Jones Golf Club’s food and beverage program. As a frontline service team member, you will directly interact with our membership by providing an exemplary dining experience for them and their guests. The service professional will have the ability to work in a variety of roles including table side fine dining style service, banquet services including private functions, golf outings, and on property experiences, and general operational practices. In this role, you will be integral in ensuring seamless and elevated experiences for all our members and their guests.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to the Food and Beverage Supervisor, the Food and Beverage Manager, Director of Events, Director of Food and Beverage.
Day to Day:
· Provide prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous services to members and guests while promoting RTJ’s brand and identity.
· Maintain and assist in the completion of daily tasks while ensuring all areas are clean, organized, and welcoming in the front and back of house.
· Assist in the setup and breakdown of event spaces, including arranging furniture and equipment.
· Assist fellow employees and ensure seamless member/guest experience through teamwork and attention to detail.
· Assist with food delivery during all dining services (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while also supporting other service professionals.
· Craft standard and club specialty cocktails, pour beer and wine, and assist with the maintenance and upkeep of bar materials and infrastructure. (Bartenders Only)
· Develop knowledge pertaining to food, wine, beer, and liquor while being able to precisely and concisely communicate information to members and their guests.
Other Duties:
Due to the dynamic nature of the club, employees are expected to assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
Represent the company's management team by supporting and enforcing policies while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
Promote and follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and encouraging others to do the same.
Take the initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to your role.
About You:
Required
· Progress towards or have achieved a high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
· Previous serving and/or bartending experience in the country club, golf club, yacht club or city club setting.
· A degree in progress or achieved from a four-year accredited university in hospitality or similar fields
· Compilation of professional certifications in food safety, alcohol beverage control (Virginia STAP), or wine certifications (WSET or CSW).
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand, walk, and perform physical activities for extended periods.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and environments, with potential exposure to dust, fumes, or gases.
Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Effective communication skills, including talking and hearing, with sufficient visual acuity.
Work Schedule:
Attendance requirements for this position as posted on a week-to-week basis
Must have to work morning, evenings, and weekends.
Additional hours are required to meet deadlines for the position, including weekends and/or holidays
What We Offer:
· Two (2) meals dedicated to staff only
· Access to select club amenities
· Opportunities for advancement and growth within the club
· Supportive and team-oriented environment
Compensation:
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is offering competitive compensation for qualified candidates starting at $16.00 an hour with raise and opportunity advancements within the organization pending an annual review.
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Food provided
Work Location: In person