Director of Food & Beverage

Goodwin Recruiting; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Lead historic private club division

Collaborative leadership

Career growth

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead the dining, banquet, and member experience at one of Texas' premier private clubs. This hands-on role focuses on elevating service standards, developing exceptional teams, and delivering memorable member experiences while driving operational and financial excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee multiple dining outlets and member events, partnering with culinary leadership to ensure superior service and guest

Qualifications

• Previous Director of Food & Beverage, Clubhouse Manager, or senior Food & Beverage leadership experience.
• Private club or luxury resort experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership of multiple dining outlets, banquet operations, and member events.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, labor management, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Demonstrated success developing service teams and creating accountability.
• Experience partnering closely with Executive Chefs and culinary leadership.
• Outstanding member and guest relationship skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and member events.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining, banquet, and member experience at a premier private club.
• Elevate service standards and develop exceptional teams.
• Drive operational and financial excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Member relations

Dining & Banquets

Event programming

Labor management

Budget forecasting

Chef partnership

Service culture

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead the dining, banquet, and member experience at one of Texas' premier private clubs. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader who is passionate about elevating service standards, developing exceptional teams, and creating memorable experiences for members while driving operational and financial excellence.

Director of Food & Beverage Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Opportunity to lead the food & beverage operation of a historic private club
• Collaborative leadership team
• Long-term career growth within a respected club environment

Director of Food & Beverage Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous Director of Food & Beverage, Clubhouse Manager, or senior Food & Beverage leadership experience
• Private club or luxury resort experience strongly preferred
• Proven leadership of multiple dining outlets, banquet operations, and member events
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, labor management, forecasting, and cost controls
• Demonstrated success developing service teams and creating accountability
• Experience partnering closely with Executive Chefs and culinary leadership
• Outstanding member and guest relationship skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and member events

Director of Food & Beverage Preferred Background & Skills

• Private country club leadership
• Luxury hotel or resort food & beverage leadership
• Multi-outlet operations
• Banquets, weddings, tournaments, and member programming
• Wine and beverage knowledge
• Club event programming
• Service culture development
• Financial management and budgeting
• Visible, hands-on leadership style
• Stable career progression with strong tenure

Additional Information

This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who enjoys building relationships, developing people, and creating exceptional member experiences. The successful candidate will be highly visible throughout the club while partnering closely with culinary leadership to continue elevating one of Texas' most respected private club dining programs.