Food & Beverage Manager

Troon • Urbana, IL

2d • Onsite

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. The manager is responsible for personnel training, scheduling and supervision, service standards, menus, ordering, vendor relations, inventory, and marketing, as well as guest satisfaction and the department’s financial performance.

The manager oversees the department’s sub-departments, manages associate hiring and performance, develops and tracks training programs, plans staffing and expenses based on business forecasts, prepares and monitors budgets and revenue goals, analyzes financial results, controls inventory and costs, collaborates on menus and pricing, and directs beverage ordering and storage. The position also implements department policies and company standards, maintains excellent guest service, communicates policy changes, conducts staff meetings, and incorporates safe work practices.

The position offers annual compensation of $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with employer match for employees age 19 and older; paid time off and leaves of absence subject to applicable terms; and eligibility for bonuses.

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 Certified, or able to obtain certification.
• Has or can obtain TiPS or Responsible Alcohol Service certification.
• Knowledge of hospitality point-of-sale system applications, hardware, software, and menu programming.
• Experience in multifaceted food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee food and beverage operations in the restaurant, golfers’ lounge, and outdoor terrace.
• Describe, assign, and delegate responsibility and authority for food and beverage sub-departments.
• Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, and direct associate work; evaluate performance; reward and discipline associates; and address complaints and problems.
• Develop ongoing training programs and track completion and certifications; ensure new associates receive orientation and training.
• Monitor business-volume forecasts and plan staffing, productivity, costs, and expenses accordingly.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget, revenue goals, and department expenses; generate business-volume forecasts.
• Review and analyze financial results and reports, and take corrective action as needed.
• Monitor market conditions that affect menus, business volume, and profitability.
• Control inventory and conduct 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 and pricing that support financial goals.
• Direct beverage ordering, including quantities and timing, receiving, invoice settlement and accuracy, and storage temperatures and areas.
• Optimize engagement with Troon Preferred F&B Partnerships to obtain products, prices, and service.
• Implement department policies and procedures and ensure compliance with company quality standards.
• Maintain excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Communicate changes and new policies and procedures to the department.
• Conduct staff 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, subject to applicable plan terms.
• 401(k) with employer match for employees age 19 and older.
• 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