Food and Beverage Manager

Augusta Country Club; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Country Club in Augusta, GA seeks a full-time leader for food and beverage service. You will directly supervise lead servers, bartenders, DRAs, and front-line staff, while overseeing hiring, ongoing staff development and training to uphold exemplary private club service standards in a clean, professional environment.

The role requires managing service levels, training programs, and compliance with laws related to alcohol, wages, and hours, with an emphasis on member satisfaction and team

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required or related experience and training.
• Experience in hospitality supervisory role preferred.
• Knowledge of alcohol service laws and wage/hour regulations strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-visibility presence on the floor with members and staff.
• Hire, train, and develop front-line staff and supervisors.
• Set and maintain service standards for all restaurant and beverage staff.
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and audit payroll in collaboration with the Clubhouse Manager.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and relevant laws; address violations as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & development

Guest service

Budget & payroll

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: Augusta Country Club - Augusta, GA 30904

Position Type: Full Time

Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Summary

Responsible for food and beverage service for the Club. Directly supervises the lead servers, bartenders, DRAs, and front‑line service staff. Responsible for hiring, continued staff development and training. Ensures exemplary private club service standards are maintained by providing exceptional service in a clean and professional environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a highly visible presence with members, guests, and staff on the floor
• Greets guests and participates in service
• Conducts effective orientation and training for new staff
• Plans and implements professional development activities for staff
• Sets, trains and maintains service standards for all front‑line service staff
• Ensures that established policies and procedures for club operations are maintained and adhered to by club staff
• Monitors employee dress codes according to policies and procedures
• Ensures that all legal requirements are consistently met, including federal, state, and local laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages and accurate wages and hours for all employees in their purview
• Schedules performance reviews for staff at 90 days and annually
• Addresses member and guest complaints and advises the Clubhouse Manager about appropriate corrective actions taken
• Implements and monitors sanitation and cleaning schedules
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of designated food service and storage areas
• Conducts regular inspections to ensure standards are maintained
• Inspects to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive maintenance and other standards are consistently met and reports any deficiencies to the Clubhouse Manager or Building Superintendent
• Daily sales tickets and banquet billing is accurate and provided to the accounting office in a timely manner
• Ensures budgeted expenses and costs are maintained or improved upon, and establishes controls to meet or exceed budget
• Audits and approves weekly payroll and ensures it is within established budgets, submits payroll reports to Clubhouse Manager
• Reports violations by members and guests of club policies and rules to the Clubhouse Manager

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Clubhouse Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Managing and maintaining beverage and glass inventories.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or one‑year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.