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Here at Wilderness Ridge, we are always looking for ambitious, friendly people to add to our team. If you are interested in applying, please click on the link below to print our Application for Employment. Once your application is completed, please return it to Wilderness Ridge and we will contact you once it has been reviewed. Click the link below to apply online or fill out the PDF application and email to Avery Essay at aessay@wildernessridgegolf.com

Download a Printable Application (pdf)

KemperSports is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Available Positions

A Day in the Life
The Assistant Restaurant Manager is responsible for assisting with all food and beverage service for the club. Directly supervises all food and beverage staff including service staff and beverage cart staff. Hires, trains, and supervises subordinates. Applies relevant marketing principles to assure that the wants and needs of guests are consistently exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure customer service standards are achieved with minimum employee cost. Monitor activities to ensure compliance with Company payroll policies and procedures.
  • Ensure maintenance of all appropriate sanitation standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, kitchen food service equipment and preparation areas, food storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, dining areas, patio, snack bar areas, bar areas, restrooms, and beverage carts.
  • Monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain par-stock levels on food and beverage inventories and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
  • Monitor internal cost controls for the department. Ensure quality levels of food and beverage products and maintain standards in production, presentation, services, facilities, and guest satisfaction.
  • Interact positively with guests and promote all facility services.
  • Maintain communication with all departments to ensure guests needs are met.
  • Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, enforcement of all company polices, etc.
  • Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
  • Work with the Director of F&B to ensure efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary, and related reports.
  • Perform other duties as appropriate.
Qualifications
  • High school, college degree, required or preferred.
  • 1 year restaurant management experience.
  • 2 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
  • Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance
  • Short – Term Disability
  • Long – Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
Salary
  • Salary based on experience.
Job Type
  • Full-time


 

A Day in the Life
The Banquet Captain oversees banquet functions and provides leadership and direction to banquet staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work directly with Banquet Staff, Banquet Manager, and Banquet Chef on preparation for upcoming events.
  • Supervise banquet staff during setup, execution, and cleanup of banquet events.
  • Communicate with client throughout the event to ensure all requests are met and to anticipate any additional needs.
  • Perform the duties, when needed, of Banquet Server, Banquet Bartender, Private Dining Server.
  • Hire, train and develop banquet staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 6 months experience in a banquet/catering service setting preferred.
  • Must have open availability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to perform independently in a fast paced always changing environment.
  • Must be attentive to details.
  • Basic knowledge of audio-visual equipment.
  • Must have open availability to work night, weekends, and holidays.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance
  • Short – Term Disability
  • Long – Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Salary

  • Salary based on experience.

Job Type

  • Full-time


 

A Day in the Life
The Banquet Chef is responsible for food production needed for banquet functions and private parties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage food production including menu planning, costing, execution, and employee supervision for banquet functions.
  • When requested, assist with production of daily specials for restaurants.
  • Assist in the hiring, training and ongoing supervision including scheduling of all employees involved with banquet food production.
  • Assist or relieve the Sous Chef whenever reduced banquet volume allows.
  • Assist in the planning of food-related aspects of each special event.
  • Establish and adhere to food cost goals for banquet functions; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are attained.
  • Attend departmental staff meetings.
  • Assure that food quality standards and pre-determined costs are attained on all banquet functions.
  • Set-up plating line for functions and assist with plating duties.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High school degree required.
  • A minimum of three years in a food preparation position encompassing all phases of food preparation and kitchen operation.
  • Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance
  • Short – Term Disability
  • Long – Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
Salary
  • Salary based on experience.
Job Type
  • Full-time

A Day in the Life
The Banquet Bartender is responsible for providing excellent service and ensuring guest satisfaction for a variety of events including weddings, corporate events, member events and golf outings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare for opening according to Company procedures including inspection for adequate supplies, procuring additional supplies as necessary, and preparing garnishes, mixes and pre-mixed drinks.
  • Greet guests as they enter the bar area.
  • Mix, prepare and serve drinks according to approved recipes.
  • Report complaints to a manager as soon as they occur.
  • Maintain and clean bar equipment.
  • Clean and lock-up according to Company procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school required.
  • 1year bartending experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Salary

  • Salary based on experience.

Job Type

  • Part-time


 
A Day in the Life
The Restaurant Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare for opening according to Company procedures including inspection for adequate supplies, procuring additional supplies as necessary, and preparing garnishes, mixes and pre-mixed drinks.
  • Greet guests as they enter the bar area.
  • Mix, prepare and serve drinks according to approved recipes.
  • Report complaints to a manager as soon as they occur.
  • Maintain and cleans bar equipment.
  • Clean and lock-up according to Company procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications
  • High school required.
  • 1 year bartending experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.
Salary
  • Salary based on experience.
Job Type
  • Part – Time


 
A Day in the Life
 
The Building Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the Wilderness Ridge property and equipment.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain and make general repairs to the plumbing fixtures, furniture, woodwork, electrical systems, appliances, elevators, ventilation systems and building structures of the club.
  • Maintain the air conditioning, refrigerators, ice makers and pool pumps.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance.
  • Performs other duties assigned.
Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Post-secondary vocational/ technical training in electrical engineering, HVAC or refrigeration desirable.
  • One year maintenance experience in an institutional or business setting.
  • Basic knowledge of trades to understand repair problems and make minor repairs on outlets, lamps, and plumbing fixtures.
  • General knowledge of power tools.
Salary
  • Salary is based on experience.
Job Type
  • Part – Time


 
A Day in the Life
The Busser is responsible for setting and cleaning dining room tables before, during and after meal service.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist servers in their tasks.
  • Assist in carrying food trays to tables.
  • Remove soiled dishes from table and bring to dish washing area.
  • Remove soiled linen from tables and replace with clean linen.
  • Set tables with silverware, glassware, and clean linen.
  • Stock server’s station with supplies.
  • Collect trash from dining room or other specified places after each serving period.
  • Dust chairs before and after meals.
  • Keep ice bins and buckets filled.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High school preferred.
  • No experience necessary.
  • Demonstrated quality interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.
Salary
  • Salary based on experience.
Job Type
  • Part – Time


 
A Day in the Life
The Golf Shop Assistant will assist with the management of daily golf operations including managing and tracking play, working cohesively with golf staff, assisting with all merchandising functions, assist with tournaments and junior golf, and provide other professional services to ensure an exceptional golf experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Welcome members and guests and take care of their daily needs.
  • Greet and interact with members, guests and fellow staff with a smile and positive attitude.
  • Help maintain, clean, and organize an incredibly successful and busy golf shop.
  • Assist and help manage all day-to-day duties related to inside and outside operations.
  • Assist other staff members when they need. We are a team and work together!
  • Understand the entire operation thoroughly with a basic understanding of all club rules and regulations along with golf shop rules, policies and procedures.
  • Sell merchandise as well as place, organize and reach out to members in regards to their special needs.
  • Assist Members and Guests with all questions or concerns.
  • Have more fun than you have ever had working at Wilderness Ridge Country Club!
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
 Qualifications
  • High school preferred.
  • 1 year experience in golf shop and/or customer service/retail sales environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.
Salary
  • Salary based on experience.
Job Type
  • Part-Time


 

A Day in the Life
The Dishwasher is responsible for washing, cleaning and proper storage of all cooking utensils, equipment, flatware, and glassware. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Keep all kitchen, storage, and receiving areas clean and organized.
  • Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand.
  • Wash or clean receiving area and trash areas.
  • Store all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
  • Clean dish machine after each meal period.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school education preferred.
  • Restaurant experience preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.

Salary

  • Salary based on experience.

Job Type

  • Part-time


 
A Day in the Life
The Host is responsible for greeting guests and seating them in a welcoming, prompt, and efficient manner.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Greet Members and guests with a warm and welcoming demeanor.
  • Study all dining rooms, table numbers, seat numbers and daily events.
  • Oversight of reservations and table turn times.
  • Assist service staff, when time permits, with ensuring tables have water and are cleared of any dirty glasses, dishes, or debris.
  • Knowledge of daily club operations, including events and operating hours.
  • Thank members and guests; invites them to return.
  • Attend staff meetings including pre-shift (line-up) sessions and training as required.
  • Restaurant opening and closing duties.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High school required.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.
Salary
  • Salary based on experience.
Job Type
  • Part – Time


 

A Day in the Life
The Line Cook prepares food in accordance with Company recipes and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve all required food items in accordance with established portions and presentation standards.
  • Set up service units and prep cook station with needed items. Maintain and break down as appropriate.
  • Ensure that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary according to Company standards and state and local health and safety regulations.
  • Maintain security and safety in the kitchen according to Company policy.
  • Maintain neat, professional appearance and always observe personal cleanliness rules and sanitation standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school required.
  • 1 year culinary experience preferred, preferably in the golf industry.
  • Fryer, broiler, grill, and sautéing experience.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance
  • Short – Term Disability
  • Long – Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Salary

  • Salary based on experience.

Job Type

  • Full-time


 

A Day in the Life
The Seasonal Golf Course Groundskeeper participates in all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate in regular course and grounds maintenance to keep the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
  • Participate in the care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds.
  • Enforce all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunchroom areas, restrooms, etc.
  • Operate and maintain equipment. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Golf course, landscape, and commercial mowing experience is preferred.
  • Candidates must have a clean driving record.
  • Candidates must work well in a team environment, have an eye for detail, and display a positive attitude.
  • Candidates must be accustomed to working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Salary

  • $15 / hour

Job Type

  • Full-time and Part-time positions available.


 

A Day in the Life
The Banquet Server is responsible for providing excellent service and ensuring guest satisfaction for a variety of events including weddings, corporate events, member events and golf outings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greet and serve food and/or beverages to patrons.
  • Provide immediate attention to all guests upon seating.
  • Setup for the banquet event.
  • Check back to ensure guest satisfaction; replenish water as necessary.
  • Bus for plates and glassware throughout events.
  • Keep the tables, dining room and bus station clean and tidy.
  • Advise supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur.
  • Perform side work, clean-up and closing duties as assigned.
  • Prepare room for upcoming banquet events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school preferred.
  • 1year server experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Salary

  • Salary based on experience.

Job Type

  • Part-time


 
A Day in the Life
The Server greets and serves food and/or beverages to guests while providing excellent service and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide immediate attention to all guests upon seating, greet warmly and distribute menus.
  • Take guest food and/or drink orders.
  • Turn orders into kitchen; inform cooks about any special cooking instructions.
  • Serve meal; place dishes by courses in front of each person; serve from left of the person.
  • Check back to ensure member/guest satisfaction; replenish water and butter as necessary.
  • Suggest and serve dessert, coffee, and after dinner drinks.
  • Keep tables and dining room clean and tidy.
  • Advises supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur.
  • Performs side work, clean-up and closing duties as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High school required.
  • 1year server experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.
Salary
  • Salary based on experience.
Job Type
  • Part – Time


 
A Day in the Life
The Starter is responsible for helping the control pace of play on the golf course by directing players to the first tee in a timely and orderly fashion. Responsibilities may also include informing golfers on the rules of the course, on-course safety and etiquette, and the expected duration of playing time.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Greet and welcome all golfers. Provide information regarding golf course conditions, local rules, expected playing time, golf course safety and emergency procedures, golf course etiquette, and other golf-related issues.
  • Verify that all revenues have been properly recorded by inspecting receipts for all players before they depart to the golf course, practice tee or range.
  • Assist players as necessary including ensuring that players’ golf bags are securely placed in carts and distributing scorecards, pencils, and local rules of play.  Assist golf shop staff in accommodating golfers’ needs as appropriate.
  • Record golf car assignments and assist the outside golf staff in the assignment and control of golf cars.
  • Review and maintain time sheets to anticipate playing time problems.  Monitor turn times and keep the golf shop staff and golf course rangers informed regarding potential speed of play issues.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly appearance of the starter’s area.
  • Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures, location of emergency equipment, and reporting procedures. Provide emergency assistance to golfers and other guests as necessary according to Company procedures.
  • Assist golf shop staff in preparing for and running tournaments, clinics, and other special events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High school education preferred.
  • Familiarity with rules of golf and golf course etiquette.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations
Salary
  • Salary based on experience.
Job Type
  • Part-Time


 

A Day in the Life
The Valet Attendant is responsible for parking and retrieving cars for guests. The Valet service operates Thursday-Saturday from 5:00 PM -10:00 PM, in addition to special events and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greet guests as they arrive.
  • Help guests in and out of cars; opens lobby doors.
  • Issue and collect car claim tickets.
  • Maintain clean and safe entrances and parking lots.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • No moving violations or minor incidents within the past three years and no major incidents (e.g., DUI) within the past five years

Salary

  • $12 / hour + tips

Job Type

  • Part-time