LEAD WHERE COMMUNITY AND CULINARY EXCELLENCE MEET – DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE AT THE VENETIAN RIVER CLUB

Venetian River Club in North Venice, Florida, is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Food & Beverage to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the dining and hospitality experience at one of the region’s most distinguished private communities.
Nestled within a 1,000-acre, Northern Italian Renaissance-inspired gated community and serving 1,377 residences, the Venetian River Club is the centerpiece of resort-style living. The Mediterranean-style clubhouse features a mix of upscale and casual dining venues, a poolside tiki bar, and a full calendar of lifestyle events. Additional amenities include six Har-Tru tennis courts, a 74-acre nature park with boardwalks, a state-of-the-art fitness center with professional classes, and a resort-style pool and spa.
As Food & Beverage Director, you’ll lead a dedicated team and oversee all aspects of F&B operations—from delivering elevated dining experiences to driving service excellence across events and daily offerings. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a community-focused, high-expectation environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Culinary or hospitality degree OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily indoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.
This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Physical requirements.
Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.
Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.
Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 40 lbs., up to 20 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.
Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golfs Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding.

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. A frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time, and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.

JOB PURPOSE

Provide excellence in products, services, cost controls and sales in all areas of the Food & Beverage Operation such as: Kitchen, Dining Room, Banquet Area(s), Patio, lounge, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the responsibility to hire, train, direct and supervise F&B employees.
• Establish and maintain a F&B Manual, which reflects service standards, food quality production, portion, cost control, while conforming to State Health Department Codes.
• Establish and maintain beverage procurement guidelines, Liquor Control Board requirements and observe responsible alcohol beverage service to protect from liability.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all F&B areas.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Prepare and submit weekly employee schedules and bi-weekly payroll summaries to the GM. Adjust actual schedules to ensure efficient use of employees.
• Promote, organize and service F&B activities.
• Attend and participate in the weekly department and other periodic employee meetings.
• Plan, organize and manage daily activity.
• Manage and monitor daily accurate activity and financial requirements, ordering of products, stock levels and monthly inventory.
• Conduct daily walk-through to ensure the facility is safe and presentable and that courtesy and efficiency are being exercised throughout.
• Protect the assets of the Club.
• Operate within the guidelines, policies, standards and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
• Maintain Food Handlers Certificate
• Perform other duties as requested.