Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Countryside Golf & Country Club

Naples FL

About Countryside Golf & Country Club

Countryside Golf & Country Club is a Member-owned private gated master planned community located in Naples Florida just minutes from Gulf Beaches and Downtown shopping. The club is well established with a 40-year history and has made over $30m in capital renovations and improvements since 2016.

The community and amenities are one entity as membership is bundled with the home purchase. Members enjoy an active amenity rich lifestyle centered around golf dining wellness and fitness and racquet addition the club offers a best in class resort pool complex.

In 2025 after a $15m two year renovation the Club renopened its doors to members. The project in every sense was a success and has set the standard for local clubs and communities looking to enhance their facilities. The clubhouse now provides members and their guests with multiple dining outlets a full service resort style pool state of the art kitchen meeting space outdoor dining and soft seating areas. Four lighted Pickleball Courts were also added to complete the amenity offerings. The successful planning and execution of the renovation is largely due to the detailed creative and direct communication throughout the conceptual study period and construction.

Countryside by the Numbers

• 1133 Members (850 Golf / 283 Social)
• $12000 Resale Capital Fee is assessed at closing (non-refundable)
• $12.6m in gross operating revenue
• $2.1m in food and beverage revenue (no food minimum)
• Annual Golf Dues are $7417
• Annual Social Dues are $4828
• Countryside uses JONAS software for operations
• Countryside uses ClubEssential for website management

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager is a key leadership position that shares responsibility leading our extremely active and ever-evolving food & beverage operation. Countryside recently completed a $15m clubhouse renovation that has repositioned the community as best in class in our local area. Following a tremendous first season we are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking leader to build upon our already strong foundation of service creativity and high member support and satisfaction.

Our new clubhouse features three distinct dining venues which include traditional club / after-golf atmospheres to resort style / poolside dining to high-end semi-formal events and multicourse dinners.

REPORTS TO

Food & Beverage Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position works in conjunction with the food & beverage manager to supervise the front of house service team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Management

• Assists in overseeing all food and beverage outlets including dining rooms bar events and pool café
• Ensure smooth daily operations with a strong presence on the floor during service
• Maintain and enforce service standards consistent with club expectations
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef & Food & Beverage Manager to ensure seamless front- and back-of-house communication

Member Experience

• Build strong relationships with members and anticipate their needs
• Address and resolve member concerns promptly and professionally
• Promote a culture of hospitality personalization and attention to detail

Team Leadership & Development

• Train supervise front-of-house team
• Lead by example reinforcing service standards and professional appearance
• Conduct ongoing training
• Ensures preshift and end of service sidework is completed properly
• Foster a positive accountable and team-oriented work environment

Financial Oversight

• Keeps inventory of all dining room items including silverware glassware S&Ps etc.
• Assists in compiliing monthly beverage inventory
• Monitors front of house labor and manages per scheduled hours

Events & Programming

• Collaborate on planning and execution of club events tournaments and social functions
• Serves as point person for member association functions and events
• Ensure all events are executed at a high level of service and organization
• Work with internal teams to enhance member engagement through dining experiences

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with all health safety and alcohol service regulations
• Maintain cleanliness organization and proper sanitation standards
• Uphold club policies procedures and brand standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

This is an entry level management position with opportunity for growth. Supervisory or management experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of food & beverage supervisory experience preferably in a private club resort or upscale restaurant
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage teams and deliver high-level service experiences
• Knowledge of wine spirits and beverage programs preferred
• Experience with POS systems and inventory management
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays

Preferred Attributes & Core Competencies

• Professional polished and member-focused demeanor
• Hands-on leadership style with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills with a service recovery mindset
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences
• Highly organized and possessive of a professional demeanor a gracious attitude and the ability to interface with members and guests of all backgrounds; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments team members current and prospective members business partners committees and the local community.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with members employees and various other groups
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take initiative
• Customer service focused with professional demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic member-focused environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package available. CMAA membership dues provided by the club.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter in that order to the address or email below.

Preparing a thoughtful cover letter clearly articulating your alignment and fit with the above noted expectations is required.

Your letter should be addressed to Scott Ortiz and clearly articulate why you want to be considered for and how you meet the specifics of this position at this stage of your career along with why Countryside Golf & Country Club will likely be a fit to you your family and the Club if selected.

Resumes Cover Letters and Portfolios can be sent via email to the address below:

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Required Experience:

Manager