Careers
If you are interested in joining the team at Tacoma Country & Golf Club please check out our job postings below and apply via link: Paylocity.
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 line/prep cook to our team. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, experienced, and dependable. The line/prep 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. We offer the tools needed to advance in your career.
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 (Grilling, frying, sauteing, as well as other methods)
· 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: $20.00-23.00 per hour based on experience
Health Insurance: Paid health insurance premium for you (Medical/Dental/Vision) and the ability to add family at cost + Supplemental life and long-term disability insurance (subject to change under market conditions), based on full-time employment
Holiday Bonus: Participation in the Club’s employee holiday bonus fund
401K: Offer of participation in the Club’s 401k plan as eligible
Education Allowance: up to $1000/year for continuing education pertinent to work topics upon approval from the General Manager
Paid Time Off: 1 hour per 40 hours worked in the first year, then subject to accrual in the employee handbook.
Golf Perks: golfing privileges on Mondays, according to course availability
Shift Meals: $1 meals each shift
Lifeguard
Direct Report: Lead Lifeguard
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 offers a competition sized swimming pool set on the shores of American Lake complete with locker rooms, a Beach House with kitchen and bar, and beach and lake access with a dock and slide. The pool, beach house, and lake operate for members and their guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day and through September, weather, and lifeguard availability, permitting.
Position Summary
Tacoma County and Golf Club Lifeguards monitor pool and lake activities and always ensure member safety. Lifeguards shall possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification. Lifeguards will prepare the pool for use and continue maintenance throughout the shift.
Position Core Duties
- Maintain surveillance of all patrons in pool, kiddie pool, jacuzzi, and lakefront/dock area.
- Act immediately and appropriately during the event of an emergency to provide safety to all patrons.
- Maintain professionalism in appearance and attitude and possess a high level of customer service.
- Open pool and lake area each day according to business hours.
- Maintain a clean and safe pool environment.
- Enforce Club rules of safety and conduct
- Ensure pool area, lake area, and locker rooms, and bathrooms are always clean.
Requirements
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
- Working knowledge of aquatics recreation and operation systems
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with members, employees, program participants, and guests of members.
- Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic and customer service skills.
- Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
- Current Lifeguarding Certification from the American Red Cross
- Ability to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to perform duties involving physical labor, such as bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
- Ability to perform strenuous activity with the physical ability to perform job.
- Able to lift 50+ pounds.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting pay is $18-19.50/hour
Golf Privileges per employee handbook
Employee Meal Program per employee handbook
Paid Time Off per employee handbook
Second Assistant to the Golf Course 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 Second Assistant will partner with the Superintendent and First Assistant to direct and coordinate golf course maintenance activities, such as maintaining quality course conditions, developing (training) and retaining employees. The Second Assistant may serve in the First Assistant’s capacity in the event of their absence.
Primary Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned)
- Effectively lead staff to ensure a quality product. Follow up with staff continually to ensure tasks are being completed in a timely manner and to the Club’s Standards.
- Evaluate and assess equipment management, operation and set up.
- Maintain daily course set up to the Club’s Standards.
- Maintain communication between staff and Golf Shop.
- Proactively identify and correct problems that arise on property
Candidate Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum High School Graduation
- Weekends/holidays
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Basic Turf Care Maintenance background (sprayers, chemicals, understanding of irrigation and components)
- Understand the game of golf
- Ability to supervise multiple employees
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, 40+ hour weekly, with benefits including:
- Salary: $50,000
- 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 Superintendent, Joel Kachmarek:
Apply in person
13204 Country Club Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
Swim Lesson & Swim Team Instructor
Direct Report: Lead Swim Instructor/ Swim Team Coach
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 offers a competition sized swimming pool set on the shores of American Lake complete with locker rooms, a Beach House with kitchen and bar, and beach and lake access with a dock and slide. The pool, beach house, and lake operate for members and their guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day and through September, weather, and lifeguard availability, permitting.
Position Summary
Tacoma Country and Golf Club seeks a positive, energetic professional to provide excellent swim lessons to the children and grandchildren of members. Instructors will ensure a safe, fun and educational environment for participants of the program.
Position Core Duties
Swim Instructor Essential Duties, Skills, and other information
- 2 Week Classes, 4 Days a week, 4 Sessions
- Work with children ages 3-12 to help them feel comfortable in the water
- Teach swimming skills to help children advance to upper levels
- Swim Instructor Certification not required
- Some knowledge of basic swim strokes required
- Ability to demonstrate to children different swim/safety techniques
- Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
Swim Coach Essential Duties, Skills, and other information
- Assist with planning and running drills
- Familiar with swim team structure and skills
- Get in water and Demonstrate skills
- Assist with Preparing and Running a swim meet
- Make the experience fun for all involved (Children and parents)
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
- Working knowledge of aquatics recreation and operation systems
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, problem analysis and decision-making, planning and organizing, adaptability/flexibility and time management.
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with members, employees, program participants, and guests of members.
- Strong written communication and computer skills.
- Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic and customer service skills.
- Minimum of 2 years lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor/Swim Team Coach experience.
- Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
- Current Lifeguarding Certification from the American Red Cross
- Ability to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to perform duties involving physical labor, such as bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
- Ability to perform strenuous activity with the physical ability to perform job
- Able to lift 50+ pounds.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting pay is $18-22 DOE
Golf Privileges per employee handbook
Employee Meal Program per employee handbook
Paid Time Off per employee handbook
To apply for this position
Click on the Paylocity link above
Tacoma Country and Golf Club has a fine dining and and upscale casual restaurant. We are actively searching for someone to join our team as a Dishwasher with opportunity for advancement. Excellent work environment with focus on teamwork & high standards. You must be reliable and hardworking.
Requirements
Reliable Transportation
Flexible Schedule
No experience required
Bartender
Direct Report: Food & Beverage Manager
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.
Position Summary
Ensure prompt and courteous service of food and beverages to members and their guests.
Position Responsibilities, Tasks and Duties
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and method of preparation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of standard menu items, food preparation and ingredients.
- Market, sell, and serve all menu item
- Receives food & beverage orders from members/guests and waitstaff.
- Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
- Educates and enforces drink recipes to service staff.
- Ensure that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
- Keeps bar supplied with snacks (full containers at beginning and end of shift)
- Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles and keeps area around clean (mirrors, counters, floors, cupboards).
- Capable of multi-tasking and working at a fast but thorough pace.
- Have comprehensive wine and liquor knowledge and adhere to all state liquor laws; ensure customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo ID.
- Use proper judgement and, when necessary, refuse service to patrons who are intoxicated, disruptive, or not adhering to Club Policies.
- Ensure that all state health regulations are being adhered to.
Candidate Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum High School Graduation or equivalent AND related Restaurant experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- A minimum of 2 years bartending experience.
- Thorough knowledge of food and beverage operations and industry.
- Possess an outgoing, friendly, professional personality.
- Highly energetic, self-starter, hands-on approach to lead position with the ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast paced, event-driven environment.
- 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.
- Ability to effectively deal with internal customers (Members) and their guests and collect information to resolve conflict.
- MAST 12 certified Required.
- Pierce County issued Food Handlers Permit, or ServSafe certified Required.
- CPR, AED, and/or First Aid certified preferred.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, with variable overtime per business needs.
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff members.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a part-time position:
- $16.28 Hourly Wage + Service Charge Allocation
- Paid Time Off per handbook
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, dependent coverage available per handbook
- 401K and 401K Match per handbook
- Life Insurance per handbook
- Holiday Bonus Program per handbook
- Holiday Pay per handbook
- Employee Meals per handbook
- Partial Tuition reimbursement for continued education per handbook
- Golf Privileges per handbook