Description: Beautiful Skokie Country Club located in Glencoe, IL has openings for a seasonal hostess in our Main Clubhouse. The location of many of the Club’s dining venues, the Clubhouse features the Skokie Room, an upscale casual dining room, as well as the Ross Bar which is a lounge/dining area. While experience is desired, we are willing to train the right candidate.
Job Summary: Host/Hostess are responsible for taking care of the members and guests whenever they are on the property. They represent the club every time they step on property and should act with a sense of responsibility to make sure that member’s expectations are being exceeded.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Receives and greets members and guests.
· Answers podium’s phone and manages the reservation system.
· Makes floor plans & Seating charts.
· Suggests and describes various appetizers, entrees, deserts, alcoholic beverages and wine to members and guests.
· Takes To-go orders over the phone or in person and prints checks for member signature.
· Assists in coordinating food service involving communication between kitchen and service staff.
· Immediately involves Management for member/guest complaints and problems.
· Assigns waitstaff and busser stations and side work under the direction of the Service Director and Restaurant Managers.
· Inspects dining room to ensure proper maintenance of a clean and orderly area.
· Assures that pre-opening and closing cleaning tasks are assigned and completed as required.
· Inspects dining room and food pick-up areas for sanitation and safety concerns.
· Assists with serving food and beverages when needed.
· Assists with table clearing and resetting as needed.
· Suggests when additional service supplies and small equipment are needed.
· Has knowledge of all upcoming golf and club events.
· Any and all other duties as assigned by the Restaurant Managers, Service Director and/or General Manager.
Availability: Must be available to work nights, weekends, Club events, and most Holidays
Qualifications:
· Must be 18 years of age or older
· Must have upbeat, outgoing positive attitude
· Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time
· Must be Food Handler/Basset Certified(we can provide course if needed)
· Must possess a true desire to satisfy the needs of members and guests in a fast paced environment
· Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight up to 35lbs.
· Advanced wine and spirits knowledge a plus
Compensation (non-tipping):Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Benefits:
· Health and wellness benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance in addition to an Employee Assistance Program for full time employees
· 401k with employer match for full time employees
· Employee meal program
· Paid time off, holiday pay, bonuses, and occasional overtime opportunities available
Physical/Mental Requirements:
· Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds
· Requires occasional bending, reaching, stretching
· Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Skokie Country Club is pleased to offer a professional and fun work environment with competitive pay and benefits. If you have a passion for providing exceptional service and a desire to be part of a premier private family club in Glencoe, than Skokie Country Club is the right place for you to explore your career opportunities.
From the moment you enter the clubhouse, you get a sense of the rich history and warmth of Skokie Country Club. The club was established in 1897 by a group of Chicago businessmen for the purpose of enjoying the game of golf. Today, the club’s primary objective is to be a family-oriented social and recreational club that offers world class facilities and services.
Skokie Country Club’s Donald Ross Style golf course is one of the best on the North Shore and is nestled up to a scenic forest preserve. The club is proud to have hosted some of the greatest names in the game of golf along with the 1922 U.S. Open (called the National Open at the time) and the 2010 & 2017 Western Amateur.
The racquets program at Skokie Country Club is very popular and continues to grow. The club has six outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts and six paddle tennis courts. The $1.5 Million dollar paddle facility was nicknamed “the Taj Mahut” by the Chicago Tribune. There are currently over 300 men and women participating in the paddle program.
In 2016, the club opened a new $5.5M pool facility. The new facility was a hit with the membership and experienced record crowds throughout the season. Food and beverage sales at the new Poolside Café cleared $183,000 (nearly double the previous average).
The food and beverage operation at the club is among the finest in the area. The club’s food and beverage program is made distinctive through the use of three organic gardens, honey bees and a dry aging room. The club is also in the process of certifying the eggs from its different varieties of hens. The long tenured service staff cultivates a family oriented atmosphere that is highly cherished by the membership.
The club has undergone extensive renovations and expansions to the original 1911 building over the past 15 years.
