Food & Beverage Manager

Genesis Distribution; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whippoorwill Club is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead dining operations, train a service-focused team, and uphold top-tier guest experiences. You will drive labor efficiency, maintain SOPs, and ensure safety and compliance across outlets.

Reporting to the Culinary Director, you’ll manage floor presence, guest concerns, wine and menu promotions, and vendor relations, while delivering memorable experiences for members and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Food & Beverage Manager; country club experience preferred.
• Knowledge of F&B cost controls, accounting basics, POS systems, and bar/wine operations.
• Food safety and alcohol service certifications required (or obtained on hire).
• Strong communication and leadership to guide a service-minded team.

Responsabilités

• Recruit, train, and develop a strong, service-minded F&B team and plan onboarding.
• Manage staffing levels, schedules, and labor costs; approve weekly payroll.
• Set the tone for a warm, welcoming culture throughout the department.
• Be visibly present on the floor, greeting members and overseeing service.
• Address member and guest concerns and follow up with the Culinary Director.
• Maintain an accurate reservation system and monitor covers and volume.
• Serve as manager-on-duty on a rotating schedule.
• Oversee charge procedures, ticket controls, POS reconciliation, and daily sales.
• Approve invoices and manage inventory verification with Accounting.
• Maintain vendor relationships and adjust outlet operating hours.
• Uphold food safety, alcohol service, and wage/hour compliance.
• Update written SOPs for revenue, cost control, and service.
• Monitor cleanliness and upkeep of F&B spaces; ensure safety.
• Know and be ready to perform your role in emergencies.
• Partner with Culinary Director on menu design and promotions.
• Support marketing and promotional planning for outlets and events.

Connaissances

F&B cost controls

POS systems

Bar & wine operations

Food safety certifications

Staff leadership

Hospitality excellence

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field

Outils

POS software

Description du poste

150 Whippoorwill Road
Armonk, NY 10504-1109

Unique Club/Facility Details

Whippoorwill is a family-focused, full-service private golf and country club located in Armonk, New York. The club represents an especially important part of its members’ lives (many of whom are multi-generational) by maintaining its traditions and continuing to invest in its facilities and membership programming. Whippoorwill prides itself on its family-oriented culture and comradery.

Whippoorwill was founded in 1928 and features an 18-hole Donald Ross/Charles Banks-designed golf course (renovated in 2024/205) that was recognized by Golfweek in 2018 as a “Top 100 Classic Course.” Other amenities include a new driving range and short-game practice area; six Har-Tru tennis courts and a new Tennis and Golf Performance Center; a new turf management facility; an active junior sports camp program; a new pool facility completed in July 2026; and a 20,000 square-foot-clubhouse.

Club is open 6 days per week, 10 months per year.

Age of Club:93

Number of Members:420

Average Age of Members:55

Gross Dollar Volume:$9,000,000.00

This club uses CMAA’s General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.

Golf Facilities

• 18 hole course, par 71, designed by Donald Ross & Charles Banks

Course renovation completed in July 2025

Racquet Facilities

Swimming Facilities

New pool facility completed in July 2026

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

• 1 Formal Dining Room that seats 125
• 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 125
• 1 Lounge/Bar that seats 25
• 1 Banquet Room that seats 50
• 1 Banquet Room that seats 30
• 1 Snack Bar that seats 60

Date Posted

8/28/2026

Job Title

Food & Beverage Manager

Job Description

About the Role

The Food & Beverage Manager is a leader across all dining operations of the Club — shaping the experience that brings our members and their families together. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who takes genuine pride in hospitality, builds strong teams, and runs a smooth, well-managed operation.

Who We’re Looking For

Our Club’s mission statement: families and friends building lasting connections through sport, dining and social shared experiences — enabled by excellence in service and facilities. Whippoorwill is a family-oriented club that strives to provide excellent service and meaningful experiences. We are looking for a leader with a natural sense of hospitality: someone warm, attentive, and genuinely interested in people, who can connect authentically with members of all ages and build the kind of trust that keeps families coming back. Strong operational and financial skills matter, but the right person leads first with care for people — members and staff alike.

Reports to:Culinary Director

Supervises:Supervisors, Lead Servers, and all Hourly Food and Beverage Staff

• Recruit, train, and develop a strong, service-minded F&B team; plan onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Manage staffing levels, schedules, and labor costs; approve weekly payroll.
• Set the tone for a warm, welcoming culture throughout the department.

Member & Guest Experience

• Be visibly present on the floor, greeting members and overseeing service.
• Personally address member and guest concerns and follow up with the Culinary Director on resolutions.
• Maintain an accurate reservation system and monitor daily covers and business volume.
• Serve as manager-on-duty on a scheduled rotating basis.

Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee charge procedures, ticket controls, POS reconciliation, and daily sales reporting.
• Approve invoices and manage inventory verification with the Accounting Department.
• Maintain vendor relationships and recommend outlet operating hours.

Standards, Compliance & Safety

• Uphold food safety, alcohol service, and wage/hour compliance across all outlets.
• Maintain and update written standard operating procedures for revenue, cost control, and service.
• Monitor cleanliness, sanitation schedules, staff appearance, and upkeep of F&B equipment and spaces.
• Know and be ready to perform your role in emergency situations.

Menu, Wine & Promotions

• Partner with the Culinary Director on menu design and new product evaluation.
• Help develop the wine list and wine-focused promotions.
• Support marketing and promotional planning for outlets and special club events.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a Food & Beverage Manager; country club experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of F&B cost controls, accounting basics, POS systems, and bar/wine operations.
• Food safety and alcohol service certifications required (or obtained upon hire).
• Strong communicator with polished, professional presentation and the ability to lead calmly under pressure.