Assistant Dining Room Manager

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.