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The Tokeneke Club

4 BUTLERS ISLAND RD
Darien, CT 06820-6201


This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
113 340 55 Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
$5,000,000.00 $2,200,000.00 $1,300,000.00 $585,000.00

Golf Facilities

Golf facilities unspecified

Tennis Facilities

  • 9 outdoor Har-Tru courts
  • 4 outdoor lighted Paddle courts

Swimming Facilities

  • 1 Outdoor
The Club is located on an inlet of the Long Island Sound, with a private beach and swimming facilities.

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

  • 1 Banquet Room that seats 65
  • 1 Formal Dining Room that seats 150
  • 1 Ballroom that seats 350
  • 1 Private Function Room that seats 50
  • 1 Snack Bar that seats 75
  • 2 Lounge/Bar that seats 35
  • 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 150
  • 1 Banquet Room that seats 30
  • 1 Banquet Room that seats 10
  • 1 Banquet Room that seats 10

Special Club Features

The Tokeneke Club is nestled in a private enclave on an idyllic cove, with breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound from the entire property. Surrounded by the natural beauty of a protected tidal cove, bustling Rowayton Harbor, and beautifully landscaped homes & estates, the Club serves as a treasured retreat from the demands of daily life.  Incorporated in 1907, the Tokeneke Club has come a long way since it’s simple beginnings, now with over 340 member families and a robust waitlist. Unchanged however, is the Clubs steadfast commitment to a fun, family-centric culture.

The Club features a premier level racquets program, regarded as one of the best in Fairfield County, with nine (9) Har-Tru tennis courts, and four (4) paddle tennis courts. In addition to racquet sports, the Club has an Olympic sized swimming pool, a private beach and Club cabanas, as well as multiple dining outlets and private event venues. Most notably, the Club boasts a one of kind event venue in the newly built Atrium, which can accommodate up to 350 persons, and features a state-of-the-art, custom retractable roof for dining under the stars.

Club is open 7 days per week, 6 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

12/24/2020

Job Title

Intern

Brief Job Description

This program is eight to twelve weeks in length and focuses on service operations in dining, private events, and member programming. Each internship is customized by the Club, based on the student’s preferences and the length of time available for service. As an intern, you will initially spend time learning and reviewing the Club’s mission & vision, service standards, and job duties associated with the positions you will be occupying. Once the student demonstrates a strong understanding of the above information, they will then begin their training rotation, interacting with our members and their guests. Throughout the program, interns will be tasked with supervisory and managerial responsibilities during their rotations. These responsibilities may include items such as preparing and delivering pre-shift meetings, assisting with the execution of an event, exposure to scheduling, and back office operations. Supervisory opportunities will be based upon prior experience and the level of each individual’s progression. The program will also require the intern to complete a project assigned to them by their direct supervisor. The project scope will vary depending on internship customization, to ensure it is best suited to the individual and Club.  The projects may include such topics as creating incentive programs, revising training manuals, developing/revising service standards etc.

 

Internship Summer Projects/Objectives:

 

  1. Develop a Personal Mission/Vision
    1. A personal mission statement provides clarity and gives you a sense of purpose. It defines who you are and how you will live.

 

  1.  Group Book Report
    1. Read a book assigned by management and be prepared to report on it by the end of the internship.

 

  1. Collaborate on July 4th Celebration Event
    1. Assist with the planning and execution of the Club’s largest event of the season

 

  1. Intern Project
    1. Interns choice to define an area or an idea that you feel could be implemented and improved at Tokeneke.  Complete a report and presentation for management and the Board.

 

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates should be actively pursuing a degree in hospitality management and have an interest in private clubs. All candidates should show an eagerness to learn, have a positive attitude, be hard working, trustworthy and honest. Candidates will need to possess excellent communication and organization skills, be detailed oriented and enthusiastic, and have the ability to multi-task. Candidates must be willing to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, and work to be part of a team environment. Supervisory candidates should have at least two summers of hospitality experience; preferably with clubs.

Educational Requirements

The Tokeneke Club offers two distinct levels of internships; line level and supervisory. The line level internship will focus primarily on holding line level responsibilities and learning all aspects of food and beverage operations. This is open to students who are looking for their first internship and/or who want to learn more about different styles of service and club operations. The supervisory role will focus primarily on supervising an outlet or department within the Club, with oversight and mentorship from the Club’s management team. The supervisory internship is open to students who have completed one or more internships and who are looking to learn about the execution of service and how to lead a team. Each student will have the opportunity to customize their experience at Tokeneke to meet their individual needs and goals.

Date Position Available

May 1, 2020

Other Benefits

All internships are paid internships, with an hourly salary provided, based on an approximately 45-hour work week. In addition, interns will be provided housing, free meals, uniforms, and various other Club related benefits including attendance at CMAA education and events, specialized training sessions, group outings, and use of the Club’s facilities.

 

Please send resumes to:

James Reisig
GM/COO
4 BUTLERS ISLAND RD
Darien, CT 06820-6201
PHONE: 2036551481
jreisig@tokenekeclub.org

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