Assistant Restaurant Manager

Description

The Country Club of Virginia is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager & Administrative Support team member to help lead the successful daily execution of fine dining dinner service while providing essential administrative and project support for the Food & Beverage operation. This position plays an important role in strengthening service consistency, supporting team performance, and delivering exceptional member and guest experiences through visible floor leadership, effective coaching, and clear communication.

The ideal candidate is a polished, hands-on hospitality professional who enjoys working directly with service teams, collaborating with Food & Beverage leadership, and contributing to the smooth operation of a fast-paced private club environment.
Key Responsibilities
Restaurant Operations and Floor Leadership

• Provide visible leadership during dinner service, ensuring service standards are consistently met and member needs are anticipated and addressed
• Partner with the Outlet Manager and Food & Beverage leadership team to support departmental priorities and promote operational consistency across outlets
• Design floor plans, plan dining room setup, manage reservations, greet and seat members and guests, and support smooth daily service execution
• Lead pre-meal meetings by communicating house counts, menu updates, special member requests, service priorities, and other relevant information
• Serve as a liaison between dining room and kitchen staff to support timely communication and seamless service
• Coach, train, and support dining room employees to promote accountability, polished service, and strong team performance
• Monitor dining room appearance, cleanliness, safety, equipment, side work, and closing procedures to ensure club standards are maintained
• Address and resolve service concerns professionally and recommend improvements to procedures, layout, and overall operational effectiveness
• Support POS operations, daily closeout procedures, tip distribution requirements, employee hour reporting, and end-of-month inventory
• Ensure local and state laws, as well as club policies and procedures regarding alcoholic beverage service, are consistently followed

Administrative and Departmental Support

• Manage the weekly Food & Beverage manager schedule and maintain the daily Food & Beverage report spreadsheet
• Organize Food & Beverage submissions for Club Columns and support departmental communication needs
• Assist the Assistant Food & Beverage Director with MIT and intern onboarding, internship coordination, and J-1 liaison responsibilities
• Support special events and banquet administrative needs as assigned
• Manage onboarding checklists for new hires and assist with departmental meeting preparation or follow-up as needed
• Coordinate office supplies, printers, Relay radios, and other administrative resources
• Complete other appropriate assignments and projects as directed by the Food & Beverage Director

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of leadership or supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Excellent member service mindset with a polished, professional hospitality approach
• Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, and operational management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-focused environment
• Strong attention to detail, safety, compliance, and service consistency
• Ability to build positive relationships with members, staff, and leadership
• CPR/AED certification required (ability to obtain on-site)

Schedule

This position works approximately 40-50 hours per week. The schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. Flexibility is required to support Food & Beverage coverage, club events, programming, and member service priorities.

About the Opportunity

This role is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who is eager to grow as a restaurant leader while also contributing to the administrative coordination and operational success of a high-performing Food & Beverage department. The Assistant Restaurant Manager & Administrative Support role requires professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating outstanding experiences for members, and guests.

Club Profile

The Country Club of Virginia is one of America's oldest and finest private, member-owned clubs. CCV is currently ranked #7 on the Platinum Clubs of America list out of thousands of recognized clubs. Located in Richmond, Virginia, CCV was established in 1908 and is one of the nation's largest full-service country clubs. The Club's 8,000+ members support 1,111 acres containing two superb clubhouses situated seven miles apart, 54 holes of golf, 24 tennis courts, five squash courts, three platform tennis courts, a 100,000 square foot fitness complex, five pools, five dining outlets, three snack bars, and special event venues. Consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Richmond, CCV employs a staff of over 800 in season and has an operating budget in excess of $52 million.

CCV conducts post-offer drug tests and criminal background screenings.