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About the Club

The Golf Club of Purchase

10 Country Club Dr.
Purchase, NY, NY 10577-1125

Unique Club/Facility Details

We are a boutique private country club with approximately 280 members, dedicated exclusively to golf and exceptional food & beverage experiences. Our size allows us to foster genuine relationships—members know our team, and our team knows our members.

With busy lunch service and a robust calendar of private events and golf tournaments, we pride ourselves on delivering refined, personalized service in an intimate, welcoming setting. Many members consider the club their second home, and our staff plays a key role in creating that feeling every day.

If you value hospitality, consistency, and meaningful guest relationships, this is a uniquely rewarding environment.

Club is open 7 days per week, 8 months per year.

Age of Club: 30
Number of Members: 280
Average Age of Members: 56
Club Ownership: Member-Owned
Annual Food Sales: $2,000,000.00
Annual Beverage Sales: $300,000.00

Golf Facilities

  • 18 hole course, par 4

Dining Facilities

  • 2 Formal Dining Room that seats 120

About the Job

Date Posted

2/10/2026

Job Title

Lead Server/Captain

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Lead Server / Captain

Private Golf Club | Westchester County, NY

Overview

We are seeking experienced, polished Lead Servers / Captains to support daily dining operations and private events at our private, member-owned golf club.

This role is designed for senior service professionals who lead by example on the floor, support management during service, and help maintain consistent service standards across the front-of-house team. Captains are trusted leaders during both à la carte dining and high-profile member events.

This is a season-long position (April 1 through November 15th) and is not summer-only employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a floor leader during assigned shifts and events
  • Act as the primary point of contact for servers within assigned sections
  • Support management with:
    • Pre-shift organization
    • Service pacing and flow
    • Guest recovery and issue resolution
  • Lead service during:
    • Private member events
    • Golf tournaments
    • High-volume dining periods
  • Ensure service standards, table maintenance, and presentation are upheld
  • Assist with training and mentoring newer servers
  • Support wine service standards, including:
    • Bottle presentation and service
    • Basic pairing guidance
    • Staff support on beverage questions
  • Communicate effectively with kitchen, bar, and management teams
  • Model professionalism, composure, and accountability at all times

Candidate Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of serving experience in fine dining, private clubs, or upscale restaurants
  • Prior experience acting as a lead server, captain, or senior server
  • Strong food and beverage knowledge; wine service experience required
  • Comfortable managing service flow and staff communication
  • Polished, calm, and professional demeanor
  • Ability to handle high-pressure service environments with confidence
  • Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and events throughout the season
  • Reliable personal transportation a must

Why This Role

  • Competitive hourly compensation at a senior service level
  • Clear leadership role without full management responsibility
  • Opportunity to influence service standards and team culture
  • Work closely with restaurant and club leadership
  • Stable, professional club environment with consistent seasonal employment

Who This Role Is Not For

  • This is not a summer-only or short-term position
  • Not suitable for entry-level or inexperienced servers
  • Requires commitment to the full club season

Growth & Development

Strong Captains are often considered first for:

  • Assistant Manager roles
  • Event leadership positions
  • Beverage or training-focused leadership paths

Date Position Available

03/15/2026

Other Benefits

Our pay scale is startign at $25 per hour and is soley dependant upon the qulifications of the canidate.

We have excellen benefits for full time employees and there is a 401k program for long term employees.

To apply, contact:

jason.vernon@golfclubofpurchase.com

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