Food & Beverage Manager – River Course Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Food & Beverage Manager – River Course Kiawah Island Club – 4.2

Johns Island, SC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$58.5K – $69.8K a year 2 days ago Benefits Free parking Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Gym membership Life insurance Qualifications Management Wine knowledge Customer service English Mid-level Phone etiquette Restaurant experience Full Job Description Centrally located on the island, perched on the beautifu Kiawah River just a short drive from the main gate sits the River Course. Nestled behind the 18th green of the Tom Fazio-designed golf course of the same name, the River Course features a Lowcountry-inspired restaurant led by Kiawah Island Club Chef Kelly Lucas. In addition to a la carte lunch and dinner service, the River Course also hosts the Club’s biggest events including weddings, parties, 4th of July celebrations, and our annual Rock the River festival on Thanksgiving weekend, featuring past performances by Darius Rucker, Sheryl Crow, and Lionel Richie, to name a few. The Clubhouse also houses the beautiful Men and Women’s Locker Rooms, Snack Bar, and Comfort Station out on the golf course. A Food and Beverage Manager at Kiawah Island Club requires attentiveness, outstanding customer service skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to be proactive and exceed Members and guests’ expectations. This position offers a rare opportunity for a Food and Beverage Manager with a passion for fine dining, wine, and luxury service. Our Food and Beverage Managers are hands-on supervisors that work alongside staff to ensure outstanding service and smooth operation of shifts. A Kiawah Island Club Food and Beverage Manager will be an expert at welcoming our guests into our home with warmth, enthusiasm, and grace in this fast-paced, multi-faceted, club restaurant. Service periods will include Lunch and Dinner as well as private events throughout the year. Responsibilities Opening/closing procedures Event set-up and service Overseeing/supporting the Club’s seasoned food and beverage service staff Apply empathy to every person so they may create and maintain our Members’ loyalty, while ranking their teammate’s needs even higher Qualifications Two years of food and beverage management experience at an upscale restaurant, resort, or private club preferable You must have a positive, outgoing personality, and a professional image Passion for hospitality and willingness to work as part of an effective team is required Communicate effectively in English. Strong wine knowledge and mixology experience is preferred Professional phone etiquette Reliable transportation The position is eligible for full employee benefits and rich perks including: Free gym membership Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Health insurance rebates Employer provided short and long term disability insurance A complimentary Costco membership Free staff meals, provided twice daily 401(k) with match available Paid vacation and sick hours Complimentary annual Costco Membership Free and convenient parking In person applications are welcome between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 253 Gardeners Circle Suite 210, Kiawah Island, SC 29455. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Benefits are available to full-time employees after a waiting period and include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 401(k), Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Telehealth, Health/ Dependent care spending account, wellness program and generous paid time off including 12 vacation days, 6 sick days and 9 paid holidays per year. KP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that uses EVerify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KP and its affiliates do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.