Food and Beverage Manager

Brentwood Country Club; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood Country Club seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to lead all front-of-house F&B operations, overseeing dining outlets, beverages, banquets, beverage vehicle operations, front-of-house staffing and service standards while partnering closely with the Executive Chef and Events Director.

Responsibilities include directing service operations for profitability and member satisfaction, supervising dining managers and banquet staff, developing budgets and labor plans, hiring and coaching staff,

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive food & beverage leadership.
• Budget and financial management experience.
• Advanced computer processing knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Direct F&B service operations to ensure profitability, quality standards and member satisfaction.
• Direct banquet execution for weddings, tournaments, holiday events, member functions, and private events.
• Supervise Dining Managers, banquet staff, hosts, bartenders, servers and service assistants.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, labor plans, purchasing, inventory and cost controls.
• Plan staffing, scheduling, coaching staff and building relationships.
• Recommend discipline or termination when appropriate for team members.
• Partner with Executive Chef, Events Director and other department heads for seamless member experiences.
• Oversee development and execution of new promotions and events.
• Monitor inventory levels, bar equipment and supplies; implement cost controls.
• Maintain visible presence and build strong member relationships; respond to member questions promptly.
• Follow health, welfare and safety policies and enforce standards.
• The Events Director handles event sales and planning; the F&B Manager handles staffing, service, room presentation and BEO oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial management

Communication

Education

Hospitality degree

Job description

Reporting to the Clubhouse Manager, the Food & Beverage Manager provides leadership for all front-of-house Food & Beverage operations. The position oversees all dining outlets, beverage operations, banquet execution, beverage vehicle operations, front-of-house staffing and service standards while partnering closely with the Executive Chef and Events Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing, coordinating, and administering Food & Beverage service operations to ensure profitability, quality standards and services, and member satisfaction
• Direct banquet execution for weddings, tournaments, holiday events, member functions, and private events.
• Supervise Dining Managers, banquet supervisor, beverage vehicle team, hosts, bartenders, servers, and service assistants
• Develop budgets, forecasts, labor plans, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Plan, manage, and monitor workforce through hiring, effective communication, scheduling, coaching staff, and building relationships
• Recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate for team members
• Partner with the Executive Chef, Events Director, and other department heads to ensure seamless member experiences.
• Oversee the development and execution of new promotions, events, etc.
• Monitor inventory levels, bar equipment, and other supplies as needed
• Implement cost controls as needed to achieve positive financial results and fiscal responsibility
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the Club and build strong member relationships.
• Responds quickly and positively to members’ questions, requests, problems, and complaints and resolves them effectively and consistently
• Always displays the highest standards of service, greeting and welcoming members in a polite, gracious, and enthusiastic manner
• Follow and enforce health, welfare, and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all guests and fellow team members
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• The Events Director is responsible for event sales, planning, client communication, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for banquet staffing, service execution, room presentation, beverage service, banquet standards, and supervision of the Banquet Supervisor to ensure flawless event execution.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years progressive food & beverage leadership
• Budget and financial management
• Advanced computer processing knowledge
• Strong communication skills, culture-first mentality, outgoing personality focusing on team, and a positive attitude

Preferred:

• CMAA involvement

Education:

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field (preferred) or three (3) years equivalent training/experience in a high-quality, high-volume hospitality establishment

• Performance bonus opportunity
• CMAA membership support and continuing education.

Target Salary range: $75,000 to $79,000 D.O.E.