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River Oaks Country Club

1600 River Oaks Blvd
Houston, TX 77019


This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
100 1650 61 Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
$38,000,000.00 -- $11,300,000.00 $3,200,000.00

Golf Facilities

  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Thomas Fazio Golf Course Designers
Newly renovated and reopened November 2015.

Tennis Facilities

  • 8 outdoor lighted Hard courts
  • 8 outdoor lighted Clay courts
River Oaks Country Club hosts the US Men's Clay Court Championship Tennis Tournament each year in April.

Swimming Facilities

  • 4 Outdoor
Lap pool, dive well/slide pool, family pool, baby pool. The East End open officially in December of 2022 and is home to a full service bar, bistro, expansive pool deck with 6 Cabanas, and poolside counter

Other Athletic Facilities

20,000 sq ft. fitness facility built in 2009 offering group exercise classes, personal training, pilates and massage therapy.

Dining Facilities

  • 1 Men's Grill that seats 90
  • 1 Casual Dining Room that seats 95
  • 1 Informal Dining Room that seats 80
A la carte dining is offered for breakfast lunch and dinner six days a week. Our a la carte member poolside dining operates year-round with seasonal adjustments. A la carte dining is offered in the Clubhouse's full service locker rooms for both ladies and men. Halfway house food and beverage fare is provided for golfers daily. The Bar offered small bites, an extensive wine by the glass selection and spirits. The banquet and catering operation coordinates private dining and events. The ballroom will seat up to 500 guests. Main Dining Room will seat 200 guests. The Club offers six other private rooms which will seat between 10-60 guests. The Club has a banquet kitchen that services all private events and a separate kitchen for a la carte dining. In the summer months a separate poolside kitchen provides for members dining at the pool.

Special Club Features

Founded in 1923, River Oaks Country Club is located in one of the fastest growing cities in the country with an exceptionally strong economy. Situated on 183 beautiful acres, just four miles from downtown Houston, the Club offers a full gamut of recreational and social amenities to include a 1923 Donald Ross designed golf course recently renovated by Tom Fazio, a well-equipped and active four bay golf teaching center, extensive tennis facilities including eight clay and eight hard courts, aquatics, a state-of-the-art fitness center and an elegant clubhouse offering a variety of member dining and event spaces. River Oaks has a long-standing reputation of providing members, their families and guests with an exceptional club experience and unparalleled service.

The Club celebrated 100 years of service to the membership and the community in 2023. Just before that milestone, a $28 million-dollar addition on the East End of the Clubhouse was completed to include four new swimming pools, expanded outdoor recreation facilities, a 250-seat poolside dining outlet, new employee facilities, additional private event space, and youth activities center.

River Oaks Country Club is considered among the nation’s premier private clubs. The Club has a rich golf, tennis and social history and holds a prominent position in the lives of its multigenerational membership. River Oaks’ 1,600 members are actively involved in the city’s social, philanthropic and business activities.

Club is open 6 days per week, 12 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

2/7/2024

Job Title

Manager in Development

Brief Job Description

The River Oaks Country Club Management in Development (MID) program is year-long and provides a broad, hands-on experience that will give you a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the private club industry.

The MID program at ROCC provides you with an opportunity to experience our various food and beverage outlets and learn from our Senior Managers.  You will dedicate much of your time to the smooth running of the dining areas at the Club, as well as the pools, racquets and golf operations, casual dining outlets, ladies and men’s locker rooms, patio and bar dining and A La Carte Dining. You will also be exposed to our banquet operation that include private dining events, wine cellar dining as well as events large and small. The club hosts over 2,500 events per year.

Program participants will regularly rotate through the dining outlets, as well as assist with the execution of Club Events, Golf Events and Private Member events including weddings. You will also gain significant exposure to important administrative responsibilities including, beverage ordering, schedule, payroll, budgeting and running various weekly meetings.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications

  • Nearing the successful completion of a degree in Hospitality, Private Club Management or related fields
  • Enjoy working in the industry, are energetic and enjoys solving problems and challenges
  • Seize opportunities and enjoy turning ideas into action
  • Naturally builds rapport well and genuinely care about people and are available and ready to help
  • Listens and thinks before acting. Has a high sense of urgency and are able to adapt to your environment, paying close attention to the details
  • Always acts with the Member in mind. Able to anticipate the needs and wants of our Members, establish relationships and gain their trust and respect
  • Always treat co-workers with respect
  • Have a true passion for hospitality and the private club industry

Educational Requirements

Educational Requirements

Currently enrolled, and nearing completion of a college program in Hospitality Management or similar academic field.

Date Position Available

6/1/24

Salary Range

$50,000.00 to $54,999.00

Other Benefits

Other Benefits

This position will be paid an annual salary of $50,000. You will also be provided with:

  • Monthly housing stipend of 50% of your rent up to a maximum of $600
  • Meals during scheduled shift
  • Uniforms as required
  • Free parking
  • Access to the employee gym and lounge
  • Involvement in sponsored CMAA local chapter events and club tours

Please send resumes to:

Brian Sette, CCM
Club Manager
1600 River Oaks Blvd
Houston, TX 77019
PHONE: 7135294321
brian.sette@riveroakscc.net

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