Food & Beverage Manager North Berwick Golf Club

BoardRoom magazine; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Berwick Golf Club invites applications for a Food & Beverage Manager to lead day-to-day front-of-house and bar operations, delivering warm hospitality to members and guests while driving service standards and profitability.

You will hire, train and develop the team, coordinate with catering and club office for events, and ensure compliance with hygiene and licensing requirements across daily service and functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading front-of-house and bar operations in a high-standard hospitality setting.
• Warm, hospitable approach to members and guests.
• Strong service judgement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience recruiting, training and developing teams with clear performance expectations.
• Good commercial awareness including cost control, beverage purchasing and stock management.
• Collaborates closely with culinary teams to deliver seamless daily service and events.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house service and bar operations with a focus on hospitality and guest experience.
• Coordinate with catering and Club office to plan daily service, group visits and events.
• Recruit, train and motivate staff; set standards and review performance.
• Manage staffing levels and costs within budget guidelines.
• Oversee bar purchasing, stock control and deliveries; enhance beverage offering and revenue.
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation and upkeep across the clubhouse.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety and licensing requirements.
• Oversee opening, closing and security procedures and safeguard assets.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Hospitality warmth

Service judgement

Team recruitment & training

Commercial awareness & cost control

Coordination with culinary teams

Food hygiene & safety knowledge

Organisational & communication skills

Education

Hospitality management qualification or related discipline

Training in food safety and health & safety

Supervisory/management training

Job description

EAST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER OPPORTUNITY AT NORTH BERWICK GOLF CLUB

Reporting to the General Manager, the Food & Beverage Manager will oversee day-to-day front-of-house and bar operations, delivering warm, personal hospitality and service befitting North Berwick Golf Club’s international standing. With accountability for service quality, team performance, cost control and clubhouse presentation, the Manager will lead and develop the team, set clear expectations and work closely with the catering department to ensure seamless service across daily dining, visiting groups and Club functions. A visible, hands‑on presence will be central to building relationships with members and guests, responding thoughtfully to feedback and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, while enhancing the beverage offering and strengthening commercial performance.

Food & Beverage Manager Profile

Reporting to the General Manager, the Food & Beverage Manager will oversee day-to-day front-of-house and bar operations, delivering warm, personal hospitality and service befitting North Berwick Golf Club’s international standing. With accountability for service quality, team performance, cost control and clubhouse presentation, the Manager will lead and develop the team, set clear expectations and work closely with the catering department to ensure seamless service across daily dining, visiting groups and Club functions. A visible, hands‑on presence will be central to building relationships with members and guests, responding thoughtfully to feedback and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, while enhancing the beverage offering and strengthening commercial performance.

About North Berwick Golf Club

Founded in 1832, North Berwick Golf Club holds a distinguished place in the game, with its West Links ranked 25th in GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Courses in the World for 2025–26. Set along the shores of the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, the course is celebrated for its imaginative design, coastal landscape and historic stone walls. Golf has been played here since the 17th century, and this enduring heritage, together with the quality and character of the West Links, continues to draw golfers from around the world.

The clubhouse provides a fitting conclusion to the golfing experience and remains central to the Club’s social life. Overlooking the 18th green, it dates to 1880, with original lockers, historic trophies and honours boards connecting its present‑day community to generations past. Views across the links, town and harbour create a distinctive setting in which members and guests can relax and enjoy warm, attentive hospitality—a personal welcome that complements the Club’s international standing.

NORTH BERWICK GOLF CLUB WEBSITE: www.northberwickgolfclub.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER – POSITION OVERVIEW

• Lead front-of-house service, delivering a warm welcome, attentive hospitality and a professional response to member and guest feedback.
• Coordinate with the catering department and Club office to plan daily service, visiting groups and events, ensuring appropriate staffing and clubhouse preparation.
• Recruit, train and motivate the team, setting clear standards and supporting performance through regular feedback and reviews.
• Develop team capability and succession plans, while managing staffing levels and costs within agreed budgets.
• Oversee bar purchasing, stock control and deliveries, maintaining accurate records. Review suppliers and work with the General Manager to enhance the beverage offering and grow revenue.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation and upkeep throughout the clubhouse, supervising the cleaning team and coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing requirements, supported by appropriate staff training and accurate records.
• Manage opening, closing and security procedures, safeguarding cash, stock and Club property, and keeping the General Manager informed of operational performance and resource requirements.

Candidate Qualifications

• Proven experience leading front-of-house and bar operations in a hospitality setting recognised for high standards and personal service.
• Natural warmth and hospitality at heart, with a genuine enjoyment of looking after people and making members and guests feel welcome, valued and well cared for.
• Sound service judgement, with the confidence to build relationships, anticipate needs and resolve concerns professionally.
• A track record of recruiting, training and developing teams, setting clear expectations and managing performance.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial discipline, including staffing cost control, beverage purchasing, stock management and supplier evaluation.
• Experience working closely with culinary teams and other departments to deliver seamless daily service, group bookings and events.
• A working knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing requirements, supported by a consistent approach to compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with close attention to detail and pride in service standards, clubhouse presentation and operational delivery.

Educational And Certification Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in hospitality management, food and beverage management or a related discipline is desirable, although equivalent practical experience will be equally valued.
• Relevant training in food safety, health and safety, and responsible alcohol service.
• Supervisory or management training, with a commitment to continued professional development.

Salary And Benefits

A highly competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Applications close: Monday 9th November 2026 Candidate selections and first interviews: mid-late November with second interviews shortly after.