Food and Beverage Manager in Development

Club Managers Association of America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Health Savings Account contributions

Paid expenses for professional development

Temporary housing based on availability

401(k) match

Health Savings Account contributions

Professional development expenses

Temporary housing

Job summary

A prestigious club management organization in Charlotte seeks a Food and Beverage Manager in Development. This program offers hands-on experience and mentorship in food and beverage operations, leading to a potential managerial role. Ideal candidates have a degree in Hospitality, prior experience, and a commitment to creating exceptional member experiences. This is a full-time, paid position with additional benefits including housing options and professional development expenses covered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior club and/or food and beverage experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-end environment.
• Desire to make memorable member experiences.
• Detail-oriented, honest, respectful, dedicated, caring, positive attitude, and enthusiastic.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-end, professional environment.
• Desire to make memorable member experiences.

Responsibilities

• Experience all aspects of food and beverage operations.
• Participate in individualized on-the-floor training.
• Engage in biweekly meetings with club manager.
• Biweekly 1 on 1 meetings with an assigned club manager
• Reflection on weekly takeaways and challenges
• Carolinas Chapter CMAA education
• Area club tours & networking
• Collaboration with other leaders around the Club

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Enthusiastic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Job Title

Food and Beverage Manager in Development

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Charlotte Country Club’s Manager-In-Development program provides a unique hands‑on experience for postgraduates interested in pursuing a career in club management. This opportunity builds leadership skills in the food and beverage department, starting in a front‑line service capacity and growing into leadership roles within the operation. Pending team availability and success in the program, MID’s may be offered a Food and Beverage Manager role, or a related position of interest, upon completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

MID’s will experience all aspects of the club’s food and beverage operations, including a la‑carta dining, banquet event operations, and pool snack bar operations.

Mentor Style Programming includes:

• An individualized curriculum of on‑the‑floor training and curiosity‑driven education, based upon personal goals and interests
• Biweekly 1 on 1 meetings with an assigned club manager
• Reflection on weekly takeaways and challenges
• Carolinas Chapter CMAA education
• Area club tours & networking
• Collaboration with other leaders around the Club

Schedule / Hours

• The Manager‑In‑Development Program has an anticipated start date of May 2026 and will last approximately 12‑18 months (flexible based on performance, operational need and season). Option for continued employment after the program ends can be discussed with the Assistant Clubhouse Manager based on business needs, performance, and open position requirements.
• Our Service Management Team generally works five days a week, Monday through Sunday, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed for operations. The weekly work schedule is subject to change based on business needs. Availability on evenings, holidays, and weekends is expected of all staff. Must be available 40 hours a week.

Candidate Qualifications

Qualifications / Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality or related field
• 2 years of prior club and/or food and beverage experience preferred
• Exceptional communication skills
• Detail‑oriented, honest, respectful, dedicated, caring, positive attitude, and enthusiastic
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑end, professional environment
• Desire to make memorable member experiences

Benefits

This is a paid development program with optional housing, complimentary lunch/dinner during shifts, and paid expenses for approved professional development education. Additional benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Free Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Health Savings Account contributions from the Club
• Paid expenses for approved professional development education
• Temporary housing based on availability

To Apply

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