Position: Food & Beverage Manager

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

SUPERVISES EMPLOYEES: Yes

Club Description:

Berkeley Hall Club, a distinctive private golf community edged on the banks of the pristine Okatie River in Bluffton, South Carolina – the heart of the coastal Lowcountry – a world with a casually inviting and active lifestyle that sets the standard for all private communities. Just minutes from Hilton Head Island, our 980-acre property is unique among top private golf communities. With two world-class Tom Fazio courses and a stunning Jeffersonian-style clubhouse that form the “Core of the Community,” our two walkable classic courses feel more like a golf retreat, with beautiful lagoons and majestic live oaks.

Honors:

Five Star Platinum Club of America

Platinum Clubs of the World

Distinguished Club Award

Best Residential Courses-North & South Course - Golfweek

Top 100 Golf Communities - Travel + Leisure

Top 100 Premier Properties – Links Magazine

JOB SUMMARY:

The Food & Beverage Manager oversees all aspects of the Club’s dining operations, including the restaurant, bar, and catering services. This role ensures exceptional member and guest experiences, maintains high standards of food quality and service, manages departmental finances, and leads a well-trained, motivated team. The position reports to the Assistant General Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage daily operations of all dining outlets, bar, and catering services to ensure smooth, high-quality service.
Maintain the highest standards of hospitality and promptly address member and guest inquiries or concerns.
Work with the Executive Chef and Catering & Events Manager on menu development and special event planning, ensuring offerings reflect member preferences and seasonal trends.
Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, purchasing, and inventory management; provide monthly variance explanations to Accounting.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, health, and sanitation standards, as well as federal, state, and local laws (including wage and hour and alcohol service regulations).
Collaborate with the Director of Communications to promote dining events, specials, and wine programs that enhance member engagement.
Recruit, train, schedule, and manage front-of-house staff; plan long-term staffing needs and develop a positive, team-oriented culture.
Implement and enforce department policies, procedures, and service standards.
Conduct regular inspections and personally engage with members by greeting and visiting tables.
Support the planning and execution of Club events, banquets, and private functions to ensure seamless delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
2–3 years of progressive food and beverage management experience, ideally within a private club, resort, or similar environment.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a hands-on, member-focused approach.
Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, and inventory control.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite; experience with Clubessential or similar club management software preferred.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Position involves kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This can occur throughout the day.
Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
Must be able to transport oneself throughout the property. Must have a valid state driver’s license.

ENVIORNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to variable temperatures.
Must be able to adapt to frequent interruptions and changing priorities while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
Role may involve occasional stressful situations related to guest service or operational demands.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The club offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

Employer sponsored medical, dental, vision & life insurance
401K match plan
Retention Bonus for every year worked starting at $500
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Life Insurance
Free meal while working
Golf privileges (on select days) and Pro-Shop discounts

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