Dining Manager
Egypt Valley Country Club | Ada, MI (Grand Rapids Area)
Ready for the Next Step in Hospitality Leadership?
Egypt Valley Country Club is seeking a motivated hospitality professional ready to grow into a key leadership role within one of the Midwest's premier private clubs.
Whether you are a high-performing lead server, captain, banquet leader, supervisor, or emerging manager looking for the next step in your career, this role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a high-level hospitality operation focused on service excellence, teamwork, and member experience.
Located just outside Grand Rapids, Egypt Valley Country Club features 36 holes of championship golf designed by Arthur Hills and is recognized as one of Michigan's leading private clubs. Our team takes pride in creating memorable dining and hospitality experiences for our members through elevated service, strong relationships, and attention to detail.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
You'll be part of a collaborative leadership team that values accountability, development, consistency, and hands-on leadership.
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Develop leadership and management skills in a premier private club environment.
- Gain experience overseeing multiple dining outlets and member events.
- Work alongside experienced hospitality and culinary leaders
- Build a long-term career within private clubs and hospitality leadership.
- Make a direct impact on the member experience every day
We are looking for someone who leads from the floor, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in creating exceptional hospitality experiences.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead daily front-of-house dining operations with a focus on hospitality and execution.
- Coach, train, and develop service staff.
- Maintain high standards of service, professionalism, cleanliness, and presentation.
- Build relationships with members and create a welcoming dining atmosphere.
- Lead pre-service meetings and communicate daily priorities and expectations
- Work closely with culinary and club leadership teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Assist with scheduling, staffing, and labor management.
- Support member events, banquets, and club functions
- Address member feedback professionally and proactively
- Help drive consistency, accountability, and overall member satisfaction.
- Participate in weekly management and operational meetings.
- Serve as a visible and hands-on leader during service.
- Assist with opening and closing responsibilities throughout dining operations.
What We're Looking For
- Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Natural leadership ability with a team-first mindset
- Ability to stay organized and composed in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Hands-on leadership style with strong floor presence
- Desire to grow within hospitality leadership.
- Experience in restaurants, clubs, hotels, or hospitality operations
- Familiarity with POS systems and Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Experience
- Leadership experience in hospitality preferred, including lead server, captain, supervisor, assistant manager, banquet lead, or management roles.
- Experience in upscale dining, private clubs, hotels, or high-volume hospitality operations is a plus
- Hospitality degree preferred but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Continued education and professional development opportunities
- Club golf privileges
- Opportunity for advancement within a premier hospitality operation
Schedule
This is a full-time leadership role that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business levels and club events. Average work week ranges from 40–50 hours depending on seasonality.
Why Egypt Valley Country Club?
- Work at one of Michigan's premier private clubs
- Join a culture focused on teamwork, standards, and hospitality.
- Gain valuable experience in a high-level member-focused environment.
- Work alongside experienced leaders committed to development and growth.
- Build a long-term career in hospitality leadership.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and brief introduction outlining their experience and interest in the role.
For direct inquiries, please contact Chris Kleinman at chris@egyptvalley.com
Equal Opportunity Employer: Egypt Valley Country Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer