Food and Beverage Manager

About This Role

Directing all front-of-house dining and beverage operations at a premier private country club is the core of this management role. The Food & Beverage Manager ensures exceptional service, operational efficiency, and an elevated member experience across all dining venues, bars, banquet functions, golf events, and club programming. This highly visible role requires a strong floor presence, member engagement, and leadership focused on delivering a premier private club dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations across all dining outlets, bars, patios, banquet spaces, and club events
• Maintain a visible presence during service periods to ensure execution of service standards and member satisfaction
• Coordinate closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and service teams
• Oversee outlet readiness, service standards, event setup, and facility presentation
• Support execution of golf outings, member tournaments, racquet events, social functions, and holiday programming
• Monitor service flow and staffing levels to maintain operational excellence
• Uphold hospitality standards consistent with a premier private club environment
• Build strong relationships with members through visibility and engagement
• Anticipate member preferences and proactively resolve service concerns
• Ensure consistency across all dining venues and events
• Partner with club leadership to continuously enhance member dining experiences
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and mentor front-of-house and beverage staff
• Establish service expectations and operating standards
• Conduct coaching, evaluations, and ongoing professional development
• Foster a culture emphasizing accountability, teamwork, and hospitality
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Maintain POS accuracy including menu programming, pricing, and reporting
• Monitor labor scheduling and departmental efficiencies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and departmental financial performance
• Develop and maintain SOPs for service and beverage operations
• Ensure accurate reporting related to inventory, beverage costs, and operational metrics
• Coordinate execution of club events, holiday functions, member dining experiences, and private events
• Support planning and service delivery for golf tournaments, racquet events, banquets, weddings, and social programming
• Ensure service standards and staffing levels align with event demands
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety standards
• Enforce responsible alcohol service and state liquor regulations