Assistant Food & Beverage Director

BallenIsles Country Club • Bradenton, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch is seeking a driven individual to join their team as an Assistant Food & Beverage Director. This role supports the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing all aspects of the department, including event operations, dining room management, and overall food and beverage service. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional member experiences within a fast-paced, hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AA); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Safety and Applicable Sanitation Training, Alcohol Awareness Training
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job
• Event planning and coordination at least 1-2 years' experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Sets and implements schedules for the restaurant, banquet and beverage cart departments.
• Manages and assists in the ordering of all alcohol beverages, maintains liquor pour cost, implements recipes and retail pricing of product.
• Works closely with the kitchen to ensure expedient ticket times, excellent food quality and proper plate presentation.
• Assists in the completion of all month end inventories to include the kitchen, bars, and beverage cart.
• Assists the Director, Food and Beverage with budget development and cost analysis.
• Assists in the marketing of the restaurant and catering departments, both internal and external.
• Assists in the managing the floor of all banquet events.
• Manages table service standards for both banquets and the restaurant.
• Promotes and implements all Troon Golf standards, procedures and policies.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Restaurant Manager, Catering Manager, Executive Chef, Host, Set Up Staff, Cooks, Servers.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs and tests for comprehension.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree