Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Woodhill Country Club • Wayzata, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Food & Beverage Director at Woodhill Country Club provides operational leadership and strategic support across all F&B venues, including the Clubhouse, Barn, and Pool operations. This role partners closely with the F&B Director to ensure consistent service excellence, operational execution, and member satisfaction across all dining outlets year-round, with focused ownership of pool and outdoor F&B during summer months. The Assistant Director leads through visible presence, proactive problem-solving, and genuine commitment to member satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive food & beverage management experience with demonstrated success in hands-on operational leadership.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a private club, resort, or upscale dining environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple F&B outlets or venues simultaneously, with ability to shift priorities based on seasonal operational needs.
• Experience managing seasonal or outdoor F&B operations preferred.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and Microsoft 365; experience with Restaurant Manager software is a plus.
• Strong operational knowledge of food and beverage service, including inventory management, service standards, and member experience delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue growth within assigned areas.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations; ability to ensure compliance across all service areas.
• Proficiency in analyzing member feedback data and translating insights into actionable operational improvements.
• Experience with staff training and development; ability to coach team members to deliver consistent, elevated service.
• Member-focused mindset with genuine passion for creating exceptional experiences and building lasting relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage effectively with members, staff, and leadership.
• Hands-on leadership approach with willingness to step into line-level roles as needed to support team success.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure, particularly during high-volume service periods.
• Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Flexibility and availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field
• Experience managing seasonal or outdoor F&B operations
• Experience with Restaurant Manager software

Responsibilities

• Support F&B Director in day-to-day operational execution across all dining venues (Clubhouse, Barn, Pool) ensuring consistency in service standards, member experience, and team performance.
• Lead floor operations during service periods, including pre-shift stand-ups, real-time coaching, member engagement, and service recovery across all outlets.
• Manage member feedback systems club-wide, including comment card tracking, online review monitoring, and end-of-service recaps to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Own all aspects of pool and outdoor F&B operations (May-August), including menu execution, staffing, service standards, member experience, and budget performance.
• Supervise pool cafe cooks, servers, lifeguards, and swim coaches; recruit, train, schedule, and develop staff to deliver consistent service.
• Provide administrative support to F&B Director, including scheduling coordination across all outlets, P-Mix reporting and trending analysis, operational documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate facility maintenance for pool area, including cleaning, repairs, and vendor relationships to ensure operational readiness.
• Support event execution in coordination with Director of Catering and Events, ensuring seamless F&B service for club functions and member celebrations.
• Serve as backup leadership for F&B operations during Director's absence or time off.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life/disability insurance in accordance with club policy.
• Paid Time Off.
• Association membership dues.
• 401k matching program after one year of employment.
• Complimentary employee meals.
• Use of Woodhill's exceptional facilities (golf course, pool, tennis courts, skating rink, ski trails, sledding hill) on most Mondays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees