Food & Beverage and Private Events Manager

Hampton Golf•Loudon, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee National Golf Club is seeking an experienced, service-driven Food & Beverage and Private Events Manager to lead our dining operations and private events program. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys both operations and event planning. In this role, you will oversee daily food and beverage service, lead and develop front-of-house team members, coordinate private events from booking through execution, and help create exceptional experiences for our members and guests. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong communication skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to balance restaurant operations with private event sales and coordination in a fast-paced club environment. Located in Loudon, Tennessee, just minutes from Knoxville, Tennessee National is a premier gated lakefront community featuring a Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, marina, multiple restaurants and bars, racquet and recreation facilities, resort-style pool, concert venue, hiking trails, and a newly developed clubhouse. As the Club continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and memorable member experiences. Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance. If you're ready to grow your hospitality career in a dynamic private club environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

2 + years of experience in a supervisory or management role in food and beverage, hospitality, or events
Demonstrated experience in a desire to develop event sales expertise
Good organizational and verbal skills
Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication
Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently and up to 20 lbs. constantly
Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting
Ability to consistently lift, carry and load equipment that may weigh 40 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes

Nice To Haves

Private club, resort, or upscale hospitality background
Experience with BEO creation and execution
Experience managing or training front-of-house teams

Responsibilities

Support daily floor operations across dining outlets
Uphold service standards and coaching in front of house staff in real time
Assist FOH Manager with scheduling, staff accountability, and shift coverage
Serve as a management presence during private events and high-volume periods
Respond to private event inquiries and conduct on-site consultations with prospective clients
Build proposals and manage the booking process from first inquiry through signed agreement
Develop and manage Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) in coordination with the Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef
Serve as day-of coordinator for private events, including setup, execution, and breakdown
Proactively cultivate event leads through the membership base and local community relationships
Performs other duties as assigned