About the Club
Founded in 1925, the Larchmont Shore Club (LSC) is a home away from home for more than 500 member families who enjoy a broad array of activities across the Club’s seven acres. Amenities include multiple indoor and outdoor dining outlets, beach and pool activities, a 4-lane bowling alley, a fishing dock, five Har-Tru tennis courts, and children’s summer activities including summer camp and sailing. The Club also has six renovated guest rooms that are actively used by the members and their out-of-town guests. Located in Westchester County, Larchmont is an affluent village in the town of Mamaroneck and is approximately 18 miles from NYC.
Position Overview
The Dining Room Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of dining room operations within the Club’s main clubhouse, ensuring exceptional, personalized dining experience for members and their guests. This position upholds the Club’s standards of service, hospitality, and presentation while supervising dining room staff, maintaining strong member relationships, and managing operations within established financial guidelines. This role supports revenue growth through elevated service, member retention, and thoughtful programming consistent with a private country club culture.
Qualifications
· Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar capacity, preferable in a private-, non-profit club environment
· Experience with Northstar preferred but not a must
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Competency in Excel and Word
· Team oriented, approachable, and engaging personality
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies & Expectations
- In-depth knowledge of private country club dining operations and member-centered service standards
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with members through frequent interaction and personalized service
- Strong understanding of traditional and formal dining service styles
- Knowledge of emergency procedures, safety standards, and club policies
- Proficiency in POS systems, reservation management, payroll, and revenue controls
- Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail expected in a private club setting
Key Tasks & Duties
- Oversee all dining room service in the main clubhouse, ensuring service consistency aligned with private club standards
- Design floor plans and manage reservations to accommodate member preferences and special requests
- Greet and seat members and guests, maintaining a visible presence throughout service periods
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate dining room staff; lead pre-meal meetings
- Enforce appearance, uniform, and service standards appropriate to a private country club environment
- Serve as liaison between dining room and kitchen to ensure smooth, timely service
- Monitor labor, supplies, and operating budgets; produce revenue, forecast, and POS reports
- Oversee payroll verification and compliance with Club policies
- Maintain dining room cleanliness, safety, equipment, and inventory to the Club’s standards
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu updates and special dining events
- Ensure compliance with local and state alcohol service laws and Club policies
- Act as Manager on Duty and ensure security of dining and clubhouse areas when required
- Perform additional duties and special projects assigned by the AGM
