Food & Beverage Manager

Long Beach Yacht Club; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Beach Yacht Club is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to oversee all F&B operations, lead the house committee, and partner with the GM, Executive Chef, and Banquet & Events Manager to elevate member dining experiences.

You will manage budgets, supervise staff, develop wine and beverage programs, ensure quality and safety, and craft training to deliver exceptional service across all hours. Strong leadership and communication required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience working at a country club or private club.
• CCM Certification preferred.
• Solid understanding of culinary practices, menu development, and wine and beverage programs.
• Responsible Beverage Service certification required.
• Food Handlers certification required.
• Experience managing food & beverage budgets preferred.
• Exceptional communications skills, including the ability to engage with members, gather feedback and deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits a genuine enthusiasm for food and beverage services.
• Collaborates with the Executive Chef to create exceptional culinary experiences.
• Oversees the management of wine lockers.
• Ensures high-quality standards, sanitation, and safety in food and beverage operations.
• Maintains supplier relationships, optimize inventory management, and explores sourcing opportunities.
• Manages budgets, control costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities while upholding quality.
• Train staff for exceptional member service, implement service standards, and handle member feedback effectively.
• Develops a comprehensive training program and monitor the progress of new teammates.
• Identifies and facilitates continuous skill enhancement for the team, including member engagement and product knowledge.
• Efficiently manages work schedules and ensures smooth services for members during all hours.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set performance expectations, and implement strategies to improve employee retention and engagement.
• Conducts industry and market research to identify trends and opportunities for innovation in the dining sector.
• Utilize member feedback to tailor the dining areas to their preferences, ensuring a member-centric approach.

Skills

Exceptional communications skills

Budget management

Leadership

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field

CCM Certification

Responsible Beverage Service certification

Food Handlers certification

Job description

Salary: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually

Clubhouse

Mission Statement

To provide an unparalleled country club experience for members and teammates, by offering personalized service, outstanding facilities, and commitment to excellence.

Overview

The Food & Beverage Manager will oversee and enhance all food and beverage operations. This person will play a vital role in leading the house committee and will work closely with the General Manager, Executive Chef, and Banquet & Events Manager.

Job Duties

• Exhibits a genuine enthusiasm for food and beverage services.
• Collaborates with the Executive Chef to create exceptional culinary experiences.
• Oversees the management of wine lockers.
• Ensures high-quality standards, sanitation, and safety in food and beverage operations.
• Maintains supplier relationships, optimize inventory management, and explores sourcing opportunities.
• Manages budgets, control costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities while upholding quality.
• Train staff for exceptional member service, implement service standards, and handle member feedback effectively.
• Develops a comprehensive training program and monitor the progress of new teammates.
• Identifies and facilitates continuous skill enhancement for the team, including member engagement and product knowledge.
• Efficiently manages work schedules and ensures smooth services for members during all hours.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set performance expectations, and implement strategies to improve employee retention and engagement.
• Conducts industry and market research to identify trends and opportunities for innovation in the dining sector.
• Utilize member feedback to tailor the dining areas to their preferences, ensuring a member-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience working at a country club or private club.
• CCM Certification preferred
• Solid understanding of culinary practices, menu development, and wine and beverage programs.
• Responsible Beverage Service certification required.
• Food Handlers certification required.
• Experience managing food & beverage budget preferred.
• Exceptional communications skills, including the ability to engage with members, gather feedback and deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Bending, squatting, lifting 25 lbs or more; constant standing, turning and walking.