Wellness-Focused F&B Director — Private Club, Austin

The Portal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

The Portal House in Austin seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to lead kitchen, bar, and floor operations, reporting to the General Manager and guiding the Executive Chef and Head Bartender. You will own menu and beverage programming and drive a premier member experience.

You will manage costs, vendor relations, and compliance while collaborating with club leadership on events and wellness offerings. This on-site role requires evenings, weekends and a premium hospitality background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of F&B leadership with oversight of both kitchen and bar/service
• Strong culinary and beverage knowledge with wellness-oriented menus
• Proven ability to drive member satisfaction through high-touch hospitality and consistent standards
• Budgeting and cost-control strength: inventory management and vendor negotiation
• Experience building and managing diverse teams — hiring, training, performance management
• Knowledge of health, safety, and food-regulation compliance; TABC and Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain before opening
• Private club, boutique hotel, or premium hospitality background preferred; Toast POS familiarity a plus
• Able to work on-site in the Austin, TX metro, including evenings, weekends, and events
• Relevant education in hospitality management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead F&B across a multi-floor venue — kitchen, bar, and floor service
• Oversee the Executive Chef and Head Bartender; hire, train, schedule, and develop the F&B team
• Drive menu and beverage development — wellness-forward program and zero-proof emphasis
• Own vendor relationships, inventory, cost controls, and pricing; administer the tip pool
• Partner with club leadership on events and wellness-focused offerings
• Maintain quality, safety, presentation, and health/TABC compliance; track performance and improve workflows

Skills

F&B leadership

Team management

Cost controls

Vendor negotiation

Menu development

Wellness-focused menus

Education

Hospitality management degree

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

The Portal House in Austin seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to lead kitchen, bar, and floor operations, reporting to the General Manager and guiding the Executive Chef and Head Bartender. You will own menu and beverage programming and drive a premier member experience.

You will manage costs, vendor relations, and compliance while collaborating with club leadership on events and wellness offerings. This on-site role requires evenings, weekends and a premium hospitality background.