Food and Beverage Manager

About the role

Lead Midtown’s food and beverage experience by managing daily operations, developing talent, and delivering a consistently elevated dining environment across all outlets. Oversees all food and beverage outlets, including restaurant, café, bar, poolside, and events, at the flagship location (2444 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647). Serves on the club’s Senior Leadership Team, collaborating across departments to strengthen operations and achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all outlets deliver a consistent, high-quality hospitality experience that balances elevated service with an approachable, social atmosphere.
• Lead daily F&B operations: manage front and back-of-house functions, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with Midtown standards across all locations within the club.
• Drive business performance: manage revenue, expenses, labor, and cost of goods (COGS) to meet financial goals while maintaining strong guest satisfaction.
• Build and develop the team: recruit, train, coach, and develop associates and supervisors through ongoing feedback, mentorship, and performance management.
• Partner on culinary direction: collaborate with the National Director and F&B Leadership to develop offerings, maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), and evolve that align with member needs and industry trends.
• Lead events and programming: partner with marketing, events, and club leadership to create and execute engaging food and beverage experiences that drive participation and community.
• Maintain operational excellence: oversee inventory, procurement, safety, sanitation, and vendor relationships to ensure smooth and compliant operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years managing high-volume, multi-outlet food and beverage or hospitality operations.
• Experience leading teams of 40+ associates in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, including labor, cost of goods sold (COGS), and expenses.
• Experience managing both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Alignment with Midtown’s core values: Win together, Glass half-full, Passionate about helping others, Better than yesterday, and Kind.

Benefits

• Complimentary individual Midtown club membership
• Associate discounts, recognition programs, and professional development support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance where applicable
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• And more (see benefits overview for full details)

Pay

Starting compensation of $100,000 annually. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Schedule

Full-time, salaried senior leadership role.