Food & Beverage Director

The mission of St. Francis Yacht Club is to serve as the inspirational center

of boating activities regionally and a leader of yachting internationally.

We honor camaraderie sportsmanship tradition and the maritime heritage

of San Francisco in a premier yachting environment.

Club Overview

Founded in 1927 St. Francis Yacht Club is steeped in over 90 years of yachting traditions. From the beginning St. Francis Yacht Clubs membership has included many of the Bay Areas most prominent citizens and greatest sailors. The Clubs annual regatta schedule is one of the most active in the world. Both physically beautiful and naturally demanding the Bay provides a racer with the ultimate in wind current and weather conditions for truly competitive exciting sailing.

Adjacent to the Marina District the clubhouse provides a boating and social venue for members and their guests featuring deep-water guest docks outstanding dining amenities and incredible vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The Club boasts a professional staff excellent dining rooms inviting bars and spectacular private party facilities not to mention extensive experience in accommodating regattas of all kinds and sizes.

In addition to the city-based clubhouse Tinsley Island is our private slice of paradise located 60 miles up the Delta from St. Francis Yacht Club. This 40-acre oasis is accessed by a Club-owned launch or private boat and offers a year-round getaway for our members featuring dockage and houseboats on-island lodging and kitchen facilities a swimming pool small boat fleet for member use and a variety of other diversions in a rustic relaxing setting.

Job Title: Food and Beverage Director

Location: St. Francis Yacht Club San Francisco CA

This job is full time working from 12 noon onward.

The work schedule is Wednesday - Sunday.

The hiring range for this job is $90000 - $100000 annually.

Position Overview:

The St. Francis Yacht Club is seeking an experienced and dynamic Food and Beverage Director to lead our dining service operations. This role presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the dining experience for our members while overseeing a high-functioning team in a beautiful waterfront setting. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for food and beverages exceptional leadership skills and a strong background in hospitality management.

Key Responsibilities:

-Leadership & Management: Lead mentor and manage the food and beverage team ensuring high levels of engagement performance and professional development.

- Service Excellence: Maintain high standards of service throughout all food and beverage operations ensuring top-notch member and guest satisfaction.

- Financial Oversight: Prepare and manage the annual budget for food and beverage operations including forecasting cost control and profitability analysis.

- Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are met in accordance with local regulations and the clubs policies.

- Member Engagement: Foster a welcoming atmosphere by building relationships with club members and responding to their needs and preferences.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in hospitality management Culinary Arts or related field preferred.

- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in food and beverage management ideally within a private club or high-end restaurant environment.

- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.

- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting forecasting and cost management.

- Exceptional customer service philosophy with a keen eye for detail.

- Knowledge of industry trends cuisines and wine pairings.

- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as required.

Why Join Us

At the St. Francis Yacht Club you will be part of a prestigious institution known for its commitment to excellence and community. We offer a competitive salary package opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in a stunning waterfront location with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about food beverage and exceptional service we encourage you to apply.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences at the St. Francis Yacht Club!

Confidentiality

Must uphold the highest level of confidentiality regarding member information files and subjects discussed about member information between Membership Director Chairman and persons related.

TO APPLY
Please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Applications are also accepted at All applications and inquiries will receive a response and will be kept strictly confidential.

As a preeminent member of the international sailing community St. Francis Yacht Club welcomes members and their guests from around the world and we are committed to ensuring that all feel comfortable at our club. We believe by fostering diversity equity and inclusion we are engendering the camaraderie sportsmanship and respect for tradition which represent our core values. Everyone within our facilities is expected to treat all others with courtesy and respect. We endeavor to grow the sport of boating by creating a welcoming environment for all who share our love of the water and the St. Francis Yacht Club irrespective of race ethnicity religious creed disability gender sexual orientation marital status age or national origin.

Required Experience:

Director