This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Other Athletic Facilities
Country hosts one of the nation's finest paddle facilities. The Racquet House is home to four brand new paddle tennis courts, two brand new pickleball courts, a large viewing deck with firepit, a full contemporary gathering area and a full-service pro-shop. Other athletic facilities include a Skeet Shooting Center that is open in the Fall/Winter and Fitness Center that is open year-round.
Special Club Features
Exceptional opportunities are available for highly-engaged students with a passion for excellence in club management at one of the country’s premier family-oriented country clubs. Founded in 1889, The Country Club is located outside of Cleveland, Ohio, in the attractive suburb of Pepper Pike. We are a nationally recognized Platinum Club and have a long tradition of excellence that continues today.
The Club’s golf course is a highly regarded William Flynn design and has played a part in many important golf events, including the 1935 US Amateur Championship won by Lawson Little and the 2012 US Women’s Amateur Championship, won by Lydia Ko. Our sports facilities include the 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, paddle tennis, pickleball, fitness center and skeet range.
The Club completed a significant clubhouse renovation in 2016/2017 that included a new pool, an outdoor three-season bar, and dining area, and has begun a new racquet sports complex that is set to open in 2021/2022. The William Flynn designed golf course is the centerpiece of Country; the course is undergoing a full 18-hole golf course renovation by Gil Hanse that will be open to play beginning Memorial Day weekend of 2023. Its par 72 layout is just over 7,000 yards from the tips and provides an outstanding test of golf abilities. The beautiful use of the natural land, a thoughtful routing, wide fairways, landform greens and strategic bunkers all combine to make Country one of Flynn’s finest works!
Club is open
6
days per week,
11
months per year.
Club Details
Exceptional opportunities are available for highly engaged students with a passion for excellence in Club Management at one of this country’s premier family-oriented country clubs. Founded in 1889, The Country Club is located outside of Cleveland, Ohio, in the attractive suburb of Pepper Pike. We are a nationally recognized Platinum Club and have a long tradition of excellence that continues today.
The Club’s golf course is a highly regarded William Flynn design and has played a part in many important golf events, including the 1935 US Amateur Championship won by Lawson Little and the 2012 US Women’s Amateur Championship, won by Lydia Ko. Our sports facilities include the 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, paddle tennis, pickleball, fitness center and skeet range. Dining facilities include 160 seats of casual dining, 250 seat banquet room, outdoor dining terraces, children’s snack bar and several private dining rooms with total food and beverage sales of $3.4 million. Gross revenues total approximately $12 million, and the Club has just over 600 total members.
The Club completed a significant clubhouse renovation in 2016/2017 that included a new pool, an outdoor three-season bar, and dining area. Country hosts one of the nation's finest paddle facilities. The Racquet House is home to four brand new paddle tennis courts, two brand new pickleball courts, a large viewing deck with firepit, a full contemporary gathering area and a full-service pro-shop. The William Flynn designed golf course is the centerpiece of Country; the course is undergoing a full 18-hole golf course renovation by Gil Hanse that will be open to play beginning Memorial Day weekend of 2023. Its par 72 layout is just over 7,000 yards from the tips and provides an outstanding test of golf abilities. The beautiful use of the natural land, a thoughtful routing, wide fairways, landform greens and strategic bunkers all combine to make Country one of Flynn’s finest works!
The Cleveland Area
The Cleveland area enjoys an outstanding quality of life, with diverse neighborhoods, reasonable cost of living and big city amenities with a small-town friendliness. The city rose to prominence thanks to booming industry and manufacturing that benefited from Cleveland’s location to major waterways. Many of those who reaped the financial rewards of Cleveland’s stance as an industry powerhouse built beautiful homes and shared their largesse with area museums and cultural institutions, setting them up for long-term success. While the steel and manufacturing industries still exist to some extent in Cleveland, the area has undergone a revival, with new economic engines that include health care, financial services, technology, academics, and related industries. Downtown Cleveland is undergoing a renaissance and is now receiving accolades for its diverse food scene thanks to a mix of traditional, ethnic, and creative chef-driven restaurants.
Cleveland is also proud of its music scene, from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Severance Hall, where the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra plays, to the many indie concert venues around town.
Brief Job Description
The Country Club has four internship programs designed for Hospitality students who are interested in gaining experience in Club Management at a world-class facility. In the interest of providing a well-rounded and useful experience, all interns will be rotated through several different departments throughout the internship. Each experience will be intertwined with related hands-on opportunities to fully understand the club experience. In addition to Food and Beverage education/experience, all Interns will gain experience in Golf operations, Golf Course Maintenance, Racquet operations, Children’s Activities, Aquatics and Fitness operations, Clubhouse operations, and Accounting practices.
The Club Management Internship is similar to a Manager-In Training Program. The Intern will work as a Food and Beverage Manager on a daily basis. This is a hands-on learning experience type of internship. The Intern will work closely with the other Food and Beverage Managers and Assistant General Manager to learn how to manage a service team that exceeds 70 employees during the peak season. You will be expected to lead the staff on a daily basis for banquet and club functions and/or a la carte operations. The Intern will learn the day-to-day operations of a Food and Beverage department, as well as rotating to other departments to learn about their methods and procedures. The Intern will gain an overview of a private club organization and the necessary insight into how departments relate to each other. This Internship is ideal for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
The Special Events and Catering Internship is a direct hands-on experience working with our Director of Special Events and Catering. The Intern will work closely with our Director of Special Events and Catering, Banquet and Events Manager, Assistant Events Manager and Banquet Captain, and Executive Chef on a daily basis to learn the necessary steps involved to plan and execute a private member banquet or club function. The Intern will be expected to understand budgets, club traditions, and display an accommodating attitude necessary in planning events for the Club. The Intern will rotate to other departments to help broaden their knowledge to better equip them for the next level. You will gain an overview of a private club organization and the necessary insight into how departments relate to each other. This Internship is ideal for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
The Food and Beverage Management Internship is a great internship to kickstart your management experience. The Intern(s) will be responsible of all aspects of a pool side soda grill that seats 40 inside and an outside eating area that has over 80 seats. The Intern will be responsible for: scheduling, budgeting, daily inventory, and leading a team of over a dozen employees. The Intern will be responsible for communicating with the clubhouse team and culinary team for any items that will be needed, food preparation, and most importantly, providing world-class service to our members and their families. This Internship is ideal for a student looking for management experience.
The Food and Beverage Rotational Internship is an introductory internship perfect for a freshman or sophomore looking for more Food and Beverage experience. This Intern will gain experience as a service assistant, expediter, server, bartender, and manager with rotations to every department with the Club. This Internship will focus on the following: service and hospitality basics, Food and Beverage operations, leadership principles, country club operations, plus many other educational opportunities. This Internship is designed to prepare a student for a management internship in the future.
Educational Requirements
The Country Club expects all candidates to complete the following certifications prior to Internship Start Date:
(Reimbursements will be paid to the individuals upon proof of completion of the outlined courses)
- Must complete Ohio TIPS Alcohol Certification Course
- Must complete ServSafe Allergens Certification Course
