Director of Food & Beverage

Join the Heart of the Troon Experience Now Hiring: Director Food and Beverage

Troon Country Club is more than just stunning desert views and world-class golfits a community built on connection camaraderie and unforgettable experiences. As the Director of Food and Beverage youll play a vital role in shaping the lifestyle our Members cherish. Whether its curating elevated dining experiences in The Roost supporting our vibrant social calendar or leading a team committed to warm attentive service your leadership will help define the welcoming spirit of our Club. From themed dinners and wine tastings to post-tennis lunches and lively holiday celebrations youll oversee every detail that makes Troon Country Club a home away from home.

Essential Duties:

• 51% of each day is to be dedicated to management and supervisory duties

• Builds and nurtures strong positive relationships with members by proactively engaging effectively communicating and anticipating their needs to deliver exceptional service and support.

• Clearly describe assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments (i.e. catering room service restaurants banquets kitchens purchasing and stewards)

• Prepares and monitors annual budget revenue goals and the expenses for the Food and Beverage department as well as generating various (weekly monthly etc.) business volume forecasts and planning accordingly

• Reviews and analyzes various financial and data results/reports to monitor overall Food and Beverage performance and take any corrective actions that may be needed

• Monitors market conditions that impact menu offerings business volume and profitability

• Executes inventory control and calculation for monthly analysis and reconciliation. Identifies opportunities to control food costs and other expenses and act accordingly

• Participates with the Chef Food and Beverage Managers and Catering Managers in the creation of menus to entice a variety of outlets including restaurant and banquets while incorporating a menu pricing structure that will support the bottom line goals

• Directs ordering amounts (par levels) timing of orders receiving invoice settlement and accuracy storage temperatures in all areas

• Continually researches vendor opportunities pricing service and evaluates vendor relationships to the benefit of the facility

• Approves catering policies contracts and pricing; oversee planning execution and closure of events

• Implements policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage department including compliance of company federal state and local standards and laws relating to quality of products and services

• Responsible for interviewing hiring training planning assigning directing work evaluating performance rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Manages department members that may include but is not limited to: Assistant Director of Food and Beverage Restaurant Manager Catering Manager Executive Chef.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree (BA) from a four-year college or university.
• Five or more years of executive food & beverage leadership experience.
• Three or more years of member owned private club experience.

Physical Demands:

Frequently stands walks tastes smells talks hears uses hands and reaches with hands and arms. Occasionally sits climbs balances stoops kneels crawls or crouches. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

Can work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) near moving mechanical parts near fumes or airborne particles with toxic or caustic chemicals and in extreme heat or cold (non-weather). Noise level is moderate

Certificates/Licenses:

Food Safety and Applicable Sanitation Training Alcohol Awareness Training

Job Knowledge Skill and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English)

• Must meet state age requirements for handling alcoholic beverages

• Working knowledge of wine spirits and regional cuisines

• Demonstrates Leadership ability including skills to communicate and express ideas and directives clearly to associates

• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills

• Strong multi-tasking organizational and time management skills to ensure a quick response to client needs.

• High level of active listening skills and strong client service skills which includes the ability to resolve issues/complaints with tact and diplomacy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Professional and courteous demeanor

• Ability to create high performance teams and to be a strong team player

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to company values

• Organizational development abilities with a strong focus on individual and team advancement

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft products such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook

• Ability to maintain effective financial accountability to the company and to the ownership

• Complete and comprehensive understanding of the physical infrastructure food and beverage controls and financial back office systems of a hospitality/food service environment

• Working knowledge of food and beverage service equipment and current trends.

• Exceptional personal hygiene and positive representation of the organization to Troon employees clients and vendors.

Compensation:

$140k-$175k (based on experience) plus annual performance-based incentive plan.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Required Experience:

Director