EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year university or college is highly desirable, preferably in Hospitality Management.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership/management experience in a private club, contemporary business model, or similar hospitality operation known for high service standards.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The F&B Director reports to the General Manager and, in this highly visible position, the individual is responsible for all F&B operations, including restaurant, banquets, events, men’s locker room, Turn House, pool complex, and tennis events.
• While our product offering is a Country Club, we are in the people business, and the F&B Director must possess the finest skills in this area. To succeed in this role, the individual must have a natural affinity for people, demonstrate inspirational leadership, and genuinely enjoy interacting with members and staff to ensure that “platinum” level service is being provided and that there is a high level of satisfaction among our members. Attention to detail, a passion for excellence, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage results are critical for an individual to enjoy on-going success in this position.
• In addition to the management functions of running an operation with gross revenues exceeding $2M in F&B revenue, the ability to engage and motivate a staff of 5 plus managers and their work teams is essential.
• At Longview, our people are our most important resource. Treating them with the utmost respect, rewarding their efforts, and providing on-going training and recognition allows us to retain top talent in the marketplace and provide excellent service to our membership.
• The professional advocates and establishes proper quality levels and standards for goods and services and is entrusted with the fiscal responsibilities of the F&B department. He/She is accountable for staff development, training, and performance coaching.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provides inspirational leadership in running and managing all aspects of the club in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Is a positive, upbeat leader of the Club who proactively leads the team to provide excellent service and quality products.
• Serve as a member of the Club’s management team and provide necessary reporting to department managers, General Manager, Controller, and Corporate Staff.
• Monitors the budget and controls expenses so that goals are attained.
• Functions as an administrative link between departments.
• Monitors safety conditions and employees’ conformance with safety procedures, updates emergency plans and procedures, and assures effective training for these programs is conducted in all departments.
• Interview, hire, and train employees when necessary. Ensure the manager’s and staff’s roles and expectations are clearly defined and encourage high morale amongst staff.
• Manage ordering of all purchases, including food, beverages, supplies, wine, beer, liquor, sanitation, equipment, etc.
• Maintain records of special events, house counts, food covers, and daily business volumes.
• Plans and executes banquets, luncheons, meetings, weddings, outings, dances, and other social events.
• Oversee and monitor monthly physical inventory for timeliness and accuracy to maximize usage and minimize waste and breakage.
• Develop departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures, and strategies and meet or exceed specified goals.
• Creates room diagrams and battle plans for all functions.
• Provides P&L statements upon request for individual events.
• Inspects banquet rooms to ensure proper maintenance of a clean and orderly area.
• Assists with room decorations for special events and holidays.
• Present for weddings, large events, and large member events.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.