Manager in Development

Job Details

Description

ROCC is proud to be a Great Place to Work- Certified™ company!

The River Oaks Country Club Management in Development (MID) program is year-long and provides a broad, hands-on experience that will give you a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the private club industry.

Salaried From $50,000 | Excellent Benefits | Professional Growth | Employee Amenities | Full-time position | Scope to bring your energy and creativity!

Program Overview

A MID program at ROCC provides you with an opportunity to experience our various food and beverage outlets and learn from our Senior Managers. You will dedicate much of your time to the smooth running of the dining areas at the Club, as well as the pools, racquets and golf operations, casual dining outlets, ladies and men’s locker rooms, patio and bar dining, and A La Carte Dining. You will also be exposed to our banquet operation that includes private dining events, wine cellar dining, as well as events large and small. The club hosts over 2,500 events per year.

Program participants will regularly rotate through the dining outlets, as well as assist with the execution of Club Events, Golf Events, and Private Member events including weddings. You will also gain significant exposure to important administrative responsibilities including beverage ordering, schedule, payroll, budgeting, and running various weekly meetings.

Programming Throughout The Year Includes

• Extensive involvement in the annual US Men’s Clay Court Championship. This year marks the 114th year playing of this event and the 93rd Tennis Championship to be hosted at ROCC. Approximately 40,000 fans attend each year
• Department rotations including food and beverage, culinary, golf, tennis, agronomy, communications and accounting
• Regularly scheduled meetings with Line Managers and Mentor
• CMAA Educations – Local and State
• One on one discussions with Department Leaders
• Opportunity to participate in committee meetings
• Area Club Tours & Networking
• Leadership Development and Education
  
  

This program is a 1-year duration, commencing at the conclusion of your final academic year and your graduation from college. Opportunities for continued employment after completion can be discussed with the Program Coordinator based on business needs, performance, and open position requirements.

Our Clubhouse Team typically works a five-day week, Monday through Sunday, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The weekly work schedule is based on club events and operational needs. Availability on evenings, holidays, and weekends is expected of all staff. Must be available at least 40 hours a week.

River Oaks Country Club will be undergoing an extensive construction project to enhance the Member Dining facilities but the banquet and events will largely stay in tact. We are in search of a Manager in Development who will continue to undertake all the usual departmental rotations but will spend the weekends (approx. Thursday - Sunday, depending on bookings) working alongside Banquet Captains and graduating to being able to Captain their own event. The ideal candidate has experience in banquet operations and aspires to work in event planning with the ultimate goal to become a club management professional.

Candidate Qualifications

• Nearing the successful completion of a degree in Hospitality, Private Club Management or related fields
• Enjoy working in the industry, are energetic and enjoys solving problems and challenges
• Seize opportunities and enjoy turning ideas into action
• Naturally builds rapport well and genuinely care about people and are available and ready to help
• Listens and thinks before acting. Has a high sense of urgency and are able to adapt to your environment, paying close attention to the details
• Always acts with the Member in mind. Able to anticipate the needs and wants of our Members, establish relationships and gain their trust and respect
• Always treat co-workers with respect
• Have a true passion for hospitality and the private club industry
  
  

Educational Requirements

Currently enrolled, and nearing completion of a college program in Hospitality Management or similar academic field.

Date Position Available

Dependent upon completion of academic year. Preferably no later than June 1st, 2026.

Other Benefits

This position is salaried, exempt. You will be provided with:

• Monthly housing stipend of 50% of your rent up to a maximum of $600
• Meals during scheduled shift
• Uniforms as required
• Free parking
• Access to the employee gym and lounge
• Involvement in sponsored CMAA local chapter events and club tours
  
  

Founded in 1923, River Oaks Country Club is considered among the nation’s premier private clubs and is ranked number 56 of the Top 100 Golf and Country Clubs globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Situated on 183 acres, the Club has a long-standing reputation of providing members, their families and guests with an exceptional club experience and unparalleled service.

River Oaks Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Oaks Country Club grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.