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University Club of Chicago

The University Club of Chicago is one of the nation's premier private clubs, serving a vibrant community of professionals, business leaders and lifelong learners since 1887. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Club offers exceptional dining, athletic facilities, overnight accommodations, private events and enriching cultural programming—all delivered with personalized service and gracious hospitality.

Behind every member experience is a dedicated team committed to excellence. We invest in our employees through professional development, opportunities for advancement and the University Club Foundation, which provides life-changing college scholarship opportunities for eligible employees and their children.

We are proudly a place where tradition, purpose and people come together—and where you can build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference every day.
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Purpose

Hospitality is more than what we do—it's who we are. We believe genuine service begins with respect for one another. Every employee is empowered to make a difference, solve problems and create memorable experiences for our members and guests.

At the University Club, you'll build lasting relationships—not just with coworkers, but with members who return year after year and become part of the fabric of the Club. It's a rewarding environment where your work is recognized and your impact is felt every day.
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Vision

We believe great careers are built through learning, mentorship and opportunity. Many of our leaders began in frontline positions and advanced their careers within the Club. We invest in professional development, encourage new ideas and promote from within whenever possible.

Whether you're beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow alongside a talented and supportive team.
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Additional Culture Details

Caring for employees extends beyond the workplace. Through the University Club Foundation, eligible employees and their children have access to life-changing college scholarship opportunities that have helped generations of Club families pursue higher education and achieve their goals.

The Foundation, which is 100 percent member funded, has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships to staff and their children. It reflects a longstanding belief that investing in employees also means investing in their families and in the future of the Club community.
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Values

Service First
Creating exceptional experiences through thoughtful, person

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What employees are saying

I get to do what I love, my coworkers are like family, I feel genuinely supported and appreciated by management, pay, benefits, and foundation scholarship are incredible.

I have a good team behind me that I know I can count on to assist me when I need help completing a task. After working here for 8 and a half months, I feel much more confident and relaxed around them. For the vast majority, our Members are very polite and have a nice relationship with the staff. This is also my first full-time job after graduating from college.

It has opened my mind to stepping outside of my comfort zone and being the best manager I can be.

Me permite desarrollar mi potencial,aprecian las ideas que traigo y me siento apoyado para poder realizarlas. En el poco tiempo que llevo trabajando en el University club of chicago me siento apreciado y tengo expectativas de estar aqui por mucho tiempo y poder seguir aportando mi conocimiento y mejorando cada dia mas.

I love my job because it’s a calm environment, and the people are nice.

I love my job because it gives me the opportunity to help shape the future of the organization, support our team, and create value for our members.

The Club employees work together to make the Club a better place to work successfully

I work with colleagues who are very kind and helpful and everyone comes together to create memorable experiences. I feel like I'm a part of something bigger than myself that is working on an exceptional level. The members are very warm and appreciative of staff; I rarely ever see anyone acting ungraciously to a staff member. I think the work my team does is extremely impactful and creates community and lasting memories. That is why I chose this line of work.

Me siento comfortable

Company Snapshots

Student Staff Member speaking at the Foundation Breakfast
F&B staff dressed to the theme of Tasty Tuesday Taste of Mexico
Athletics staff with Santa at the Annual Christmas party with
Engineering team portrait