Yesterday our Food and Beverage class were invited on a tour of the historic Saucon Valley Country Club located on the southern end of Bethlehem. Before I even walked through the door I was aware of the historic past of this exclusive private country club from my American History class taken at NCC last year. This was the private retreat of the executives of the world famous Bethlehem Steel Company.
As you drove through the carefully manicured golf courses you could appreciate the the beauty and magnificence of nature and prestige. Because it is in the beginning stages of spring the dogwoods and cherry blossoms were just popping out and the gas was bright spring green.
As we parked our cars I noticed how the warm weather had drawn out the golfers and the hustle and bustle of the golf carts were everywhere. We had to walk over a little covered bridge to get to the main clubhouse where we were given a tour. I really enjoyed listening to the Executive Chef Tim Egan about what his duties and how the culinary operations of the club were conducted.
I did not realize how large the country club property is until one of the staff explained that it was the same size of Central Park in New York City. Walking around the clubhouse and touring the dining rooms and kitchen was interesting. I was especially impressed with the two wine coolers and dry-age areas. I have worked in large hotels in the past and it was all a very familiar site. I think it would be very exciting to work in a country club like this one.
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