Food & Beverage Manager

BallenIsles Country Club • Urbana, IL

5d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, is hiring a full-time Food & Beverage Manager. The role directs and oversees food and beverage operations across the restaurant, golfers’ lounge, and outdoor terrace. It covers personnel training, scheduling and supervision; service standards; menus; ordering; vendor relations; inventory; and marketing. The manager is responsible for guest satisfaction and the department’s financial performance.

The manager oversees staffing and training, plans operations according to business forecasts, develops and monitors budgets and revenue goals, reviews financial results, and takes corrective action as needed. The role also manages inventory and cost controls, directs beverage ordering and handling, works with the Chef and management team on menus, and ensures department policies, company standards, and safe work practices are followed.

This position offers annual compensation of $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees age 19 and older; paid time off and leaves of absence subject to applicable law and eligibility; and eligibility for bonuses. Benefit terms and eligibility are governed by applicable plans and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or four to six years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ServSafe Food Manager certification, or ability to obtain it.
• TiPS or Responsible Alcohol Service certification, or ability to obtain it.
• Knowledge of hospitality POS system applications, hardware, software, and menu programming.
• Experience in multifaceted food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities

• Clearly describe, assign, and delegate responsibilities and authority for food and beverage sub-departments.
• Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, and direct associates’ work; evaluate performance; reward and discipline associates; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Develop and administer ongoing training programs, track completion and certifications, and ensure new associates receive effective orientation and training.
• Monitor business-volume forecasts and plan staffing, productivity, costs, and other expenses accordingly.
• Prepare and monitor the department’s annual budget and revenue goals, and generate business-volume forecasts.
• Review and analyze financial results and reports, monitor department performance, and take corrective action as needed.
• Monitor market conditions affecting menus, business volume, and profitability.
• Control inventory and complete monthly analysis and reconciliation; identify opportunities to control food, beer, wine, liquor, and other expenses.
• Work with the Chef and management team to create restaurant and banquet menus, including pricing that supports financial goals.
• Direct beverage order quantities and timing, receiving, invoice settlement and accuracy, and storage temperatures and areas.
• Optimize engagement with Troon Preferred F&B Partnerships to obtain products, pricing, and service.
• Implement department policies and procedures and ensure compliance with company standards for product and service quality.
• Implement and maintain excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Communicate changes and new policies and procedures to the department.
• Conduct meetings with subordinates and attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Take on new and different tasks as directed by the General Manager.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match for employees age 19 and older, subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, subject to applicable law and eligibility criteria.
• Eligibility for bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager