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Lawrence Country Club offers a solid team member culture that is instrumental in the fantastic experience provided our members and guests. Established in 1914, Lawrence Country Club offers championship caliber golf, recreational sports including tennis, pickleball, and swimming as well as engaging social events for members of all ages.

  • Bartender
    • Bartender


      Related Titles: None
      Reports to: Beverage Manager; Restaurant Manager; Assistant Food and Beverage Manager; or Clubhouse Manager
      Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

      Experience
      • Minimum grade 12 education.
      • One year of bartending experience.

      Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
      • Stocks bar and completes other pre-opening requirements.
      • Prepares and serves alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes.
      • Skilled at slowing and refusing alcoholic beverage service when necessary.
      • Complies with basic safety and sanitation requirements.
      • Good organizational skills.
      • Basic knowledge of club’s POS system or comparable POS system preferred.
      • Knowledgeable of all aspects of department and daily club operations, including events and operating hours.
      • Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
      • Ability to work large or small events with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
      • Cleans bar and completes other pre-closing requirements.
      • Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.
      • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

      Job Summary (Essential Functions)
      • Prepare, pour and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Requires knowledge of all aspects of mixology including food/wine pairings and wine presentation and service.

      Job Tasks/Duties
      • Inspects the bar prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
      • Requests additional supplies as necessary and stocks the bar.
      • Follows set-up procedures.
      • Prepares garnishes, fruits mixes and pre-mixed drinks prior to opening bar.
      • Greets members and guests.
      • Mixes, prepares and serves drinks to members and guests and mixes and prepares drinks ordered by food and beverage servers according to approved standard recipes.
      • Collects checks and payments for drinks served.
      • Reports complaints to a manager as they occur.
      • Maintains and cleans bar area and equipment.
      • Maintains records of liquors, beers and wine to ensure bar stock is maintained at all times.
      • Cleans and locks the bar area according to prescribed closing procedures.
      • Ensures that all food items are correctly stored, labeled, dated and rotated to prevent any health or safety hazards from occurring, and takes precautions against possible spoilage.
      • Attends staff meetings including pre-shift (line-up) sessions and training as required.
      • Carefully follows all laws and club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service and informs manager if continued service to a member or guest is in question.
      • Serves drinks to members and guests seated at lounge tables in the absence of a beverage server.
      • Continually practices beverage and revenue control procedures.
      • Thanks members and guests; invites them to return.
      • Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by supervisor.

      Licenses and Special Requirements
      • Of legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.

      Physical Demands and Work Environment
      • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
      • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
      • Continuous repetitive motions.
      • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  • Food Runner
    • Food Runner


      Related Title: Expediter
      Reports to: Dining Room Captain
      Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

      Experience
      • One month related experience or training.

      Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
      • Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
      • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

      Job Summary (Essential Functions)
      • Ensures prompt and polite service to the members and guests. Serves as the liaison between the kitchen and servers. Carries food trays to appropriate tables and serves food to guests. Responsible for preparing service stations, clearing and resetting tables, removing all trays from the dining/banquet rooms and cleaning and closing service stations.

      Job Tasks/Duties
      • Assists servers.
      • Ensures all service stations in the kitchen are stocked and ready for service.
      • Ensures plated hot food leaves the kitchen quickly.
      • Carefully matches all food items to correct orders.
      • Carries food trays to tables using the correct seat positions on the ticket.
      • Maintains cleanliness of service stations in kitchen while ensuring that the kitchen is free from clutter and that the kitchen floor is a clean and safe work area.
      • Ensures that bread, soup and other food products are available.
      • Ensures that all items in “to go” orders are correctly assembled and labels them by stapling the ticket to the bag.
      • Wipes up spills or drips on the rims of dishes and ensures the consistency of plate presentation.
      • Assists Server Assistants in the dining room with clearing soiled dishes, filling waters and setting the dining room.
      • Breaks down and cleans service stations in the kitchen at the end of the shift.
      • Reports complaints to manager on duty when received.
      • Opens meeting rooms and function areas prior to the start of the meetings and functions.
      • Empties trash from meeting rooms and function areas.
      • Verifies that all scheduled functions are set according to Banquet Event Order specifications.
      • Responsible for the cleanliness and order of all public areas adjacent to banquet functions.
      • Responsible for storing equipment and materials properly and in the correct areas.
      • Ensures that all storerooms and equipment storage areas are orderly and clean.
      • Sets up indoor meeting and outdoor banquet function areas with the appropriate equipment and materials, including tables, chairs, glasses, china and any other items requested.
      • Inspects equipment for defects, cleanliness or any maintenance that needs to be completed and reported to supervisor.
      • Sets lighting, props, floral arrangement, decorations, etc., as specified in the Banquet Event Orders.
      • Responsible for setting coffee breaks according to Food and Beverage standards.
      • Retrieves and returns function linens to proper locations.
      • Prepares all banquet functions for the following day according to the supervisor’s directions and Banquet Event Order.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.

      Licenses and Special Requirements
      • Of legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.

      Physical Demands and Work Environment
      • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach.
      • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
      • Continuous repetitive motions.
      • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  • Food Server
    • Food Server


      Related Titles: Server; Waiter or Waitress; (Name of) Outlet Server; (Name of) Outlet Asst.; Food and Beverage Server
      Reports to: Dining Room Captain; Dining Room Manager or Supervisor; Outlet Manager
      Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

      Experience
      • Grade 12 education.
      • Two years of comparable wait service experience preferred.
      • The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.

      Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
      • Greet and acknowledge members and guests.
      • Is knowledgeable about the menu, buffet and wine list.
      • Ability to time the service of each course.
      • Learns members’ names and their special preferences.
      • Knowledge of wines and spirits.
      • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

      Job Summary (Essential Functions)
      • Provide food and beverage service to club members and guests.

      Job Tasks/Duties
      • Sets up side station and performs assigned side (prep) work.
      • Provides immediate attention to all members and guests upon seating.
      • Makes sure that children are in the appropriate type of seat and are safe and secure.
      • Distributes food and wine menus; answers questions.
      • Fills glasses with ice water and suggests menu items.
      • Ensure that the correct account numbers and names are given for billing.
      • Efficiently serves food and drinks in a friendly and courteous manner, offers suggestions on daily specials and wine selections.
      • Places orders with kitchen; informs cooks about any special cooking instructions.
      • Assembles food on tray; procures items from each station as necessary.
      • Serves meals; places dishes by courses in front of each person.
      • Checks back to ensure member and guest satisfaction; replenishes water and butter as necessary.
      • Removes soiled dishes. Clears tables after each course and resets them with appropriate silverware.
      • Presents dessert menus, suggests and serves dessert, coffee and after-dinner drinks.
      • Verifies accuracy of prices, state and federal taxes, tips and other charges on all checks.
      • Presents the bill.
      • Handles all cash and credit card charges as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
      • Keeps dining room and bus station areas clean.
      • Clears, cleans and resets tables that have been vacated.
      • Advises supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur.
      • Performs clean-up and closing duties as assigned by manager.
      • Attends pre-meal meetings as requested by the Dining Room Captain; Dining Room Supervisor; Dining Room Manager; or Outlet Manager.
      • Turns in signed tip declaration form weekly.
      • Thanks members and guests; invites them to return.
      • Consistently follows local and state laws and the club’s policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages to members and guests.
      • Performs other appropriate duties assigned by Dining Room Manager or Outlet Manager.

      Licenses and Special Requirements
      • Of legal age to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.

      Physical Demands and Work Environment
      • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach.
      • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
      • Continuous repetitive motions.
      • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  • Dining Room Host
    • Dining Room Host


      Related Titles: Reservations Coordinator
      Reports to: Food and Beverage Director
      Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

      Experience
      • High School diploma or GED.
      • Minimum one year of management experience, preferably in a restaurant.
      • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Point of Sale systems; capable of creating Excel spread sheets.

      Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
      • Knowledge of club's dining reservations system and procedures.
      • Able to handle multiple tasks and pressure.
      • Must follow all health and safety guidelines.
      • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

      Job Summary (Essential Functions)
      • Manages the central and dining reservation desk at the club. Responsibilities include the scheduling of staff and providing information about food and beverage events. Supports all food and beverage restaurant operations as assigned. Also responsible for the reciprocal and concierge needs of club members.

      Job Tasks/Duties
      • Manages the reservations and seating for the club’s restaurants.
      • Directs and assists members and guests in locating daily private functions/events.
      • Manages all reciprocal requests and concierge needs on a daily basis.
      • Manages the telephone communication to and from the desk.
      • Carefully observes service provided to members during the shift. Takes corrective action in the event of problems. Makes recommendations on improvements.
      • Greets and seats guests, handles reservations and prepares and maintains a waiting list during peak periods.
      • Assists with, performs and oversees all duties assigned to reservation desk coordinators. 
      • Track and generate restaurant reports as assigned.
      • Administrative support and duties as assigned by Restaurant Manager and Food and Beverage Manager.
      • Performs all managerial duties in the restaurants during manager's absence.
      • Attends meetings, seminars and training courses as requested providing input as required.
      • Oversees and assists with training staff on service, POS, etiquette and teamwork.
      • Answers employee/club work-related inquires.
      • Reports office equipment or fixtures not up to standards.
      • Must be knowledgeable of Employee Handbook and Policies.
      • Participates in marketing for the club's food and beverage areas.
      • Liaise and assist with social committees as assigned by the Food and Beverage Manager.

      Physical Demands and Work Environment
      • Must be able to keep composure during periods of high incoming phone calls and/or in-person requests.
      • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach.
      • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
      • Continuous repetitive motions.
      • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  • Garde Manger Chef
    • Garde Manger Chef


      Related Title: Cold Food Cook; Garde Manger Cook (Helper); Pantry Specialist
      Reports to: Sous Chef
      Supervises: There are no supervisory duties in this position

      Experience
      • Must be 16 years of age or older.·
      • Some culinary work experience.

      Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
      • Knowledge of basic culinary fundamentals.·
      • Ability to prepare cold food items required for club’s menus.·
      • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

      Job Summary (Essential Functions)
      • Prepare cold products according to club’s standard recipes. Responsible for maintaining the inventory of all items needed by the á la carte and banquet departments.

      Job Tasks/Duties
      • Slices and pre-portions cold cooked meat, fish and poultry; garnishes them in an appetizing and tasteful manner.
      • Prepares appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, centerpieces and relishes in an attractive manner.
      • Prepares cold sauces, jellies, stuffing, salad dressings and sandwiches using club’s standard recipes.
      • Requisitions food supplies necessary to produce the items on the menu.
      • Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
      • Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
      • Notifies Sous Chef in advance of expected shortages
      • Maintains security and safety in work area.
      • Ensures that work area and equipment are clean and sanitary.
      • Covers, dates and neatly stores reusable leftover products
      • Attends staff meetings
      • Assists with other duties as instructed by the Sous Chef and the Executive Chef.
       
      Physical Demands and Work Environment
      • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend stretch, and twist or reach.
      • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
      • Continuous repetitive motions.
      • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  • Line Prep Cook
    • Line Prep Cook


      Related Title: Prep Cook; Cook; Line Cook
      Reports to: Sous Chef
      Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position. 

      Experience
      • High School diploma or GED.
      • Preferred completion of a two-year course at culinary school.
      • A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

      Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
      • Prepares menu items as needed for member or guest service.
      • Follows all state and local health and food safety regulations.
      • Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning machinery.
      • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

      Job Summary (Essential Functions)
      • Cooks and prepares a variety of food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks according to the club’s standard recipes using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list.

      Job Tasks/Duties
      • Take inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation.
      • Prepares items according to standard recipes.· Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations.
      • Requisitions items needed to produce menu items.· Notifies Sous Chef of expected shortages.
      • Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
      • Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station.
      • Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.
      • Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.
      • Closes the kitchen properly using the closing checklist.
      • Attends kitchen staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvements.
      • Assists with other duties as assigned by Sous Chef.
       
      Physical Demands and Work Environment
      • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
      • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
      • Continuous repetitive motions.
      • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  • Dishwasher
    • Dishwasher


      Related Title: Steward; Pot Washer; Utility Person; Dishwasher Operator
      Reports to: Sous Chef
      Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.


      Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
      • Ensure that kitchen area is kept clean and tidy at all times to prevent any health or safety hazards.
      • Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans and other small wares according equipment operating requirements and the club’s standard operating procedures.
      • Report all accidents, illnesses or “near-miss” incidents immediately to manager on duty or supervisor.
      • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

      Job Summary (Essential Functions)
      • Responsible for general cleanliness of the main kitchen dish area and other Food and Beverage kitchen prep areas. Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china equipment, flatware and glassware.

      Job Tasks/Duties
      • Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety and other codes and regulations.
      • Polishes all silverware, platters and chafing dishes.
      • Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.
      • Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.
      • Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators and walk-ins.
      • Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.
      • Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
      • Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
      • Cleans dish machine and dish area according to pre-established schedule.
      • Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.
      • Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels.
      • Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
      • Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
      • Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.
      • Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
      • Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.
      • Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.
      • Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.
      • Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
      • Attends departmental staff meetings.· Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Executive Steward.
       
      Physical Demands and Work Environment
      • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
      • Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
      • Continuous repetitive motions.
      • Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  • Lifeguard
    • Lifeguard


      Related Titles: Pool Attendant
      Reports to: Swimming Pool Manager
      Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position


      Essential Functions
      • Implement all water safety policies and procedures; supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool

      Additional Responsibilities
      • Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety
      • Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use
      • Administers to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of swimmers
      • Maintains amenities and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers
      • Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or Instructors
      • Enforces rules of conduct
      • Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items
      • Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests pool side games
      • Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair in the morning and at the end of the day returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the lifeguard locker
      • Straightens the pool and cabana areas throughout the day and at the end of the day
      • Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager
      • Attends all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager
      • Assist in other duties as requested by a Club supervisor