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San Diego Yacht Club

Going to work everyday at the San Diego Yacht Club was a mostly enjoyable experience. I learned a vast amount of fine dining knowledge as well as the proper steps of service. The Yacht Club environment itself is very welcoming and “homey”, the members treat the club as their own home. The most difficult part of this job wasn’t the job itself, but handling the diversity of members with each of their own special wants and needs disregarding the 1886 Dining Room Experience itself for their own benefit. Some type of entitlement going on. Just as you would have in any workplace, management can be tricky! For the most part, everyone in Management was great with an exception of a few new hires who just didn’t seem to like things. Overall the food was quality, Chef Darren is wonderful ( As well as all other kitchen staff ) and the SDYC is a desireable place to work.

I truly enjoyed working with some of my coworkers and literally fixed my availability to one of the managers whom I think goes above and beyond for his employees. He was always helpful and attentive to all tables  and made working a fun time. With time I unfortunately learned that due to this place of work being a private club many rules applied to some and not others. Our head server trainer would be on most shifts and although he was aware of a lot of knowledge within the club, it showed that the managers had favoritism towards him specifically along with other coworkers who would not show for work, or just decide to leave early for their benefit. The hardest part of this job was dealing with the selected few who got favoritism and got away with their lack of work-ethic and unwillingness to work with the rest of the team.

In my time at San Diego Yacht Club I was tasked with updating Operating Systems and purging any infected workstations; assisting in organizing, documenting and labeling servers and workstations. I also provided end-user support for the staff at the San Diego Yacht Club and transitioned out old server racks and other hardware for new equipment. It was a fulfilling job and I gleaned valuable knowledge in the position at not only what was expected of me in the tasks assigned to me but also insight into new systems and technologies. The engagement and satisfaction from seeing the fruition of assisting co-workers with tech problems was enjoyable because it ensured overall efficiency in the workplace.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Very Friendly company and My Managers were open and communicated with me . The pay was good and I was able to ask for a day off if not feeling good. Or if I had a race , as long as I gave sufficient notice . 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I worked as a lifeguard and sometimes there were a lot of kids I. The pool to watch but that is part of being a lifeguard.. Driving to job was a bit stressful as  is San Diego area. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Open and friendly. It’s a relaxed enviornment and culture 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Creative and Adventurous sometimes you have to think on your feet quickly.

The typical day involves a busy lunch with an afternoon crowd of sailors. Evenings are lively with fine dining in the club room. 

I learned a lot about the different aspects of club management. 

Management is very supportive, with a prestigious culture. 

The hardest part of the job was maintaining consistency throughout all departments and getting the membership to buy into the rules and regulations of the club. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was getting to be part of a successful management team and working with a humble, gracious membership that recognizes the contributions of the staff.

A day at the Yacht Club is Taking and handing out orders from open to closing time. Preparing food in the snack bar and handling cash. Cleaning, stocking goods, and taking breaks when needed. Management was great and easy to work with. When Cleaning tables in the dinning room, the job was hard because your cleaning tables and carrying heavy tray of dishes and cups. The enjoyable part of my job was working in the snack bar eating great food and being around my co-workers. I learned how to multitask and have good customer service.

No communication skills from management, they had roaches roaming everywhere, they would fumigate at night and serve in the early morning (kitchen,dining room & bar) and would continue to serve food after it would wreak of chemicals. Currently they have a rat problem. Not worth the time, you will be losing more money rather then earning money.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The staff and the members are great 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not too much  in the Banquet department fairly well oiled machine 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great atmosphere and they take care of their staff

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Mellow and easy paced and stress free

Nothing much to complain about. You'll have good and bad days like any other work environment. Sometimes you'll have VERY stuck up members who take advantage that they are members and unfortunately the club will defend them and not you. Like a manger from the club told me once, "we're going to protect where the money is being made, not where it is being spent or who it is being paid to."

Do not apply to this embarrasment of an establishment. These members have been fed on a silver spoon their entire lives, so they have no social skills and they are awful human beings. Lots and lots of better opportunities. If you end up working here, your life will suffer. They are a "prestigious YC" but only give 15% gratuity (which gets taxed) because the members are cheap d-bags!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Food runner 4 salaries reported	$18.25 per hour
Busser 5 salaries reported	$17.86 per hour
Front desk agent 4 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour
Line cook 5 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour
Host/hostess 3 salaries reported	$18.40 per hour

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