Food & Beverage Director

General Purpose

The Director of Food and Beverage oversees all food and beverage facets including a la carte locations, banquet/event spaces, and satellite locations including the pool and halfway house. The role is part of Troon, a global leader in golf and community management.

Essential Duties

• Directs and oversees all food and beverage sub-departments (catering, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, purchasing and stewards).
• Prepares and monitors annual budget, revenue goals and expenses for the food and beverage department, and generates business volume forecasts.
• Reviews and analyzes financial and data results/reports to monitor performance and take corrective actions.
• Maintains inventory control and calculates monthly analysis and reconciliations.
• Identifies and implements strategies to control food costs, bar costs, and other expenses.
• Participates in menu creation, ensuring offerings appeal to various outlets and align with profitability goals.
• Oversees event planning, execution, and closure with event coordinators and food and beverage managers.
• Implements policies and procedures for the food and beverage department, ensuring compliance with company, federal, state, and local standards.
• Hires, trains, plans, assigns, directs work, evaluates performance, rewards, disciplines, and addresses complaints of department members.
• Manages department members including sous chef, line cooks, stewards, food and beverage managers, bar manager, servers, bartenders, server assistants.
• Ensures regular and reliable attendance.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

Frequently stands, walks, tastes, smells, talks, hears, uses hands, and reaches with hands and arms. Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, or crouching. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise

Can work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), near moving mechanical parts, near fumes or airborne particles, with toxic or caustic chemicals, and in extreme heat or cold (non-weather). Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses

• Food Safety and Applicable Sanitation Training
• Alcohol Awareness Training

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences

• Reads and speaks English to communicate with customers and co-workers.
• Knowledge of wine, spirits, and regional cuisines.
• Leadership skills, including clear communication and directive abilities.
• Problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-building and customer service skills.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Organizational development abilities.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft products.
• Financial accountability.
• Understanding of physical infrastructure, food and beverage controls, and financial systems.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service equipment and trends.

Benefits & Other Compensation

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retail 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.
• Additional Compensation – Eligibility for Bonuses.

About Troon

Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, specializing in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon offers professionals opportunities to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.