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ABOUT ST. JOSEPH COUNTRY CLUB

Founded in 1898, St. Joseph Country Club (SJCC) is the oldest country club west of the Mississippi and home to an A.W. Tillinghast-designed championship course. We host premier events like the Missouri Amateur and Highland Invitational, pairing classic Midwestern hospitality with year-round golf, dining, and family-friendly experiences. As St. Joseph's only all-inclusive event venue, SJCC blends history, community, and modern amenities to create an exceptional place to work and belong.

Our Food & Beverage team is central to that experience, delivering everything from casual lunches to fine dining dinners and elegant banquets, with a renewed focus on hospitality excellence.

A LEGACY REIMAGINED

St. Joseph Country Club is entering a new era, combining timeless tradition with modern luxury. Our recent transformation features a state-of-the-art ballroom and patio, a five-star kitchen with a Michelin style Chefs Table experience, and refreshed facilities including a redesigned 13th hole. And the upgrades aren't stopping there - next come a Tournament House "Stay and Play" villa, pickleball courts, a Golf Museum Room, and continued enhancements across our clubhouse and grounds. Together, these investments position SJCC as northwest Missouri's premier destination for golf, gatherings, and gracious hospitality.

JOB SUMMARY

The Fine Dining & Bar Service Specialist will be a key anchor role in that effort, helping set the tone for service, modeling standards for others, and, over time, potentially stepping into a lead position in either fine dining or bar service. This is an on-site, member-facing role with a variable schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and select holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide gracious, polished, fine-dining level service in the dining room, bar, and patio, appropriate to a private club setting.
• Greet members and guests warmly, use names when possible, and build ongoing relationships by learning preferences.
• Present menus, describe specials, and make thoughtful food and beverage pairing recommendations.
• Execute an appropriate sequence of service (timing of courses, table maintenance, clearing, check presentation) to ensure a smooth, elevated experience.
• Prepare and serve beer, wine, and classic cocktails (highballs, simple mixed drinks, standards like martinis/old fashioneds) to Club specifications.
• Maintain an active knowledge of wines, spirits, and basic cocktails; be comfortable discussing options and making recommendations.
• Ensure drinks are consistent, well-presented, and served at appropriate temperatures.
• Assist with banquet and event service, including room setup, table layout, beverage service, and teardown.
• Follow event timelines and instructions for tournaments, member events, weddings, and private functions.
• Accurately take and enter orders into the POS system; coordinate with the kitchen and bar for timely service.
• Handle checks, service charges, and payments with precision; follow cash-handling procedures.
• Keep service and bar areas clean, stocked, and organized, including polishing glassware/silverware and resetting tables.
• Follow all food safety, alcohol service, and sanitation guidelines, as well as club policies and local regulations.
• Communicate proactively with the Front of House Manager, General Manager, and teammates to anticipate needs and resolve issues quickly.
• Complete opening, closing, and side-work tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1-year prior experience as a Server in a restaurant, hotel, or private club is required.
• Fine dining or upscale service experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated bartending experience, at least with beer, wine, and standard cocktails, is required.
• Advanced craft/mixology skills and/or prior leadership experience (e.g., lead server, head bartender) are a strong plus and will be reflected toward the top of the pay range.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcoholic beverages in Missouri.
• Must possess valid Food Handlers certificate as required by state or local government.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for Full-Time employee's)
• Paid Time Off (vacation/sick/personal, per Club policy)
• 401(k) participation
• Employee meals during shifts
• Access to selected Club amenities (i.e. fitness center, golf privileges, holiday bonus), consistent with Club-wide staff offerings.

St. Joseph Country Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique.