Careers

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview

     Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake for well over a century. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

     Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round. 

     Tacoma Country & Golf Club (TCGC) operates a banquet kitchen and a full service, member-only restaurant. Throughout the property there are many banquet rooms and facilities used for events. We offer a fun, energetic and welcoming culture here at the Club which helps create and maintain relationships with our members and their guests. Tacoma Country & Golf Club has a very active membership in the summer months with business levels thinning out in the Winter months as the membership heads south.          The food quality here at TCGC is one of our focal points and the membership is quick to comment on their love of the restaurant and level of service we extend to them! Our Executive Chef has been with the Club for 15 years, loves to fish, and is active in changing the weekly specials and menus to reflect the seasons. 

Banquet Staff Position Summary

Set up and clean banquet rooms and serve banquets.

Responsibilities

• Performs related banquet (dining room) set-up tasks
• Provides immediate attention to all guests upon seating
• Takes beverage order and serves food in specified station
• Pours and refills wine, coffee, water and/or other beverages served with and after the meal
• Clears soiled dishes as needed
• Cleans all assigned work areas in kitchen and dining room
• Advises supervisor of any member/guest complaints as  soon as they occur
• Assists in closing functions by performing various tasks such as removing linen, busing glasses, dishes, silverware, etc., and re-setting the room
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Busser Position Summary 

The busser is responsible for setting and clearing tables in the restaurant and ensuring a clean and tidy environment for restaurants patrons and other team members.

Responsibilities

· Prepare dining areas before guests are seated

· Place tableware and condiments on table

· Serve water and bread upon arrival, refill water for the duration of members stay

· Remove dirty dishes, utensils, glassware and replenish as necessary

· Clean and reset tables after guests departure

Requirements

 Banquet/Busser service experience a plus, BUT NOT REQUIRED No restaurant experience requiredAlso, our ideal candidate possesses these qualifications:

• Ability to interact with members, able to remember members names and face
• Knowledge of banquet etiquette preferred but not  required 
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours
• Possess an outgoing, friendly, professional personality
• Ability to asses members needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Stay member focused and nurture an excellent member experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations/laws
• Highly energetic, self-starter, hands-on approach to hospitality/service with the ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast paced, event-driven environment
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm  
• Heavy attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Desire to learn multiple positions
• Computer literacy
• Wine knowledge is a plus
• Able to provide excellent communication skills at all levels. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• WA State Food Handlers Permit (Or obtained within 1 week of employment)
• MAST card (or obtained within 1 week of employment)
• Private club experience a plus!
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits· 

• Part-time seasonal position
• ·$16.28-16.28/hour + Service Charge Allocation
• Paid Time Off per handbook
• Holiday Bonus Program per handbook
• Holiday Pay per handbook
• Employee Meals per handbook
•  Golf Privileges per handbook 

About Tacoma Country and Golf Club

Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating back to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round. In addition to the course itself, our members enjoy access to one of the finest practice facilities in the region.

Other amenities include a dining room and lounge, a competition size swimming pool, a boat dock on American Lake, tennis courts, and more!

Line Cook/ Prep Cook 

Tacoma Country and Golf Club (TCGC) is seeking to add a talented, dedicated banquet cook to our team. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, experienced, and dependable. The banquet cook position is integral in ensuring smooth service to our membership.

We want you to join our team! At TCGC, we offer an exceptional work atmosphere that will allow you to expand your cooking skills and create lasting relationships. At TCGC, the average tenure for kitchen employees is over 10 years. 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Setting up and breaking down cook station properly for each shift.

· Prepare all food items in a timely manner while coordinating with other stations.

· Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.

· Restock, clean, maintain cook station items as needed throughout the shift.

· Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.

· Adhere to proper food storage procedures compliant with the health department (Food Handler’s Card Required)

Requirements

Job qualifications/skills:

· Basic written and verbal communication

· Organizational skills

· Accuracy and speed in cooking tasks

· Ability to work well in a team and under pressure

· Understanding of different cooking methods

Education and Experience Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred

· 2+ years of experience as a prep cook or line cook 

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $20.00**-25.00** per hour based on experience

**Higher hourly rate due to not being eligible for full benefits

Golf Perks: golfing privileges on Mondays, according to course availability

Shift Meals: $1 meals each shift

Golf Course Greenskeeper
Direct Report: First and Second Assistant to the Superintendent

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview

Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating back to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round. In addition to the course itself, our members enjoy access to one of the finest practice facilities in the region.

Tacoma Country and Golf Club is set to host the 2027 US Senior Women’s Open and the 2024 Pacific Northwest Women’s Amateur. TCGC hosted the 1961 U.S. Women’s Amateur, 1984 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, 1994 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, 2007 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 11 PNGA Amateur Championships, 3 Washington Men’s Amateurs, and numerous USGA championship qualifiers including Final Qualifying for the 2017 U.S. Open

Other amenities include a dining room and lounge, a competition size swimming pool, a boat dock on American Lake, tennis courts, and more!

Position Summary
The Golf Course Greenskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of the golf course, including fairways, greens, and other areas. 

Primary Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned)

· Mowing and edging

· Lay sod, plant trees, seeding turf

· Trimming of trees and shrubbery as needed

· Maintaining bunkser/sandtraps: Raking, clearing debris, and leaves as needed

· Assist in changing holes

· Repairing/filling divots on greens, tees, and fairways and repairing other course damage

· Perform manual irrigation 

· Assist in aerifying greens, tees, fairways, and roughs as assigned

· Clean restrooms and stock paper items

· Reporting equipment problems and major maintenance needs

· Communicate effectively with supervisor and coworkers in all job-related problems. 

· Comply with all safety and health policies and procedures.

· If candidate possesses the correct skills: would be responsible for the upkeep and refueling of the golf course maintenance equipment fleet. 

Requirements

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, 40+ hour weekly, with benefits including:

· Hourly Rate: $18.00-20.50 DOE

· Paid Time Off, per employee handbook

· Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, dependent coverage available, per employee handbook

· 401K and 401K Match, per employee handbook

 · Life Insurance, per employee handbook

· Holiday Bonus Program, per employee handbook

· Holiday Pay, per employee handbook

· Employee Meals, per employee handbook

· Partial Tuition reimbursement for continued education, per employee handbook

· Golf Privileges, per employee handbook

To Apply for this Position

Please send a resume to our Golf Course Superintendent, Joel Kachmarek:

Joel@golftcgc.com

OR

Apply in person 

13204 Country Club Drive SW 

Lakewood, WA 98498