Rockaway River Country Club · Mountain Lakes, NJ
full timePosted 22 days ago
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About the Role
Job Title: Assistant Dining Room Manager
Location: Rockaway River Country Club — Denville, NJ
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Food & Beverage Director / Club House Manager
About Us:
Rockaway River Country Club is a private, family-focused country club dedicated to exceptional dining and member service. We value professionalism, teamwork, and a warm guest experience.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Dining Room Manager to support daily front-of-house operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on serving and bartending experience, strong supervisory skills, and a background in country club or upscale hospitality environments. This role helps manage staff, maintain service standards, and ensure a positive member dining experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coach servers, bartenders, bussers, and banquet staff during shifts
- Assist in shift assignments, and daily staffing needs
- Lead service during à la carte dining, banquets, and special events
- Maintain high standards for food & beverage service, presentation, and member relations
- Train staff on service procedures, POS use, and club policies
- Monitor inventory of service items; coordinate with bar/FOH on stock needs
- Handle member concerns and service recoveries professionally and promptly
- Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Assist with opening/closing duties.
- Collaborate with culinary and events teams to ensure smooth service execution
Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience in serving/bartending and supervising in a country club, upscale restaurant, or hotel
- Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of beverage service, mixology, and POS systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; member-focused demeanor
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours during peak season
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Food handler certificate and TIPS/Responsible Service certification preferred
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation.
- Paid time off, meal benefits, and eligibility for health benefits (details based on employment status)
- Opportunities for training, professional development, and advancement within the club
Rockaway River Country Club is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants who are committed to excellent service and teamwork.