Dining Room Manager Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club - 3.6 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Customer communication Interpersonal skills Team development Attention to detail Recruiting Organizational skills Full Job Description Dining Room Manager Join an Elite Golf & Country Club | Fort Myers, Florida Lead Exceptional Dining. Elevate the Member Experience. Grow With an Outstanding Team. A distinguished private golf and country club in Fort Myers is seeking an accomplished and dynamic Dining Room Manager to lead front-of-house operations and help shape an exceptional member dining experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who understands that extraordinary service is built through strong leadership, attention to detail, genuine member engagement, and a commitment to developing people . Our Food & Beverage program is led by a tenured leadership team with experience in luxury resorts, Forbes-rated properties, and Michelin-caliber dining environments. We are building a culture where high standards are the expectation, leadership is hands-on, and excellence is recognized and rewarded. The club offers multiple dining venues, elevated culinary experiences, private events, and a dynamic calendar of member activities. The Dining Room Manager will play a key leadership role in ensuring every service reflects the club's standards of hospitality, professionalism, and personalized service. The Opportunity The Dining Room Manager will have significant responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of dining room operations while partnering closely with the Food & Beverage Director and culinary leadership. We are looking for a polished, confident, and service-driven leader who can successfully balance people leadership, operational execution, member relationships, and business performance . This is an ideal opportunity for a hospitality professional ready to take the next step in their career and assume greater ownership within a high-performing private club environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee daily front-of-house operations for assigned dining venues and member events. Set the standard for exceptional service, professionalism, hospitality, and dining room presentation. Provide visible, hands-on leadership during service and ensure smooth execution from opening through closing. Build meaningful relationships with members and anticipate their needs through personalized and attentive service. Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless communication and coordination between the kitchen and dining room. Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and develop front-of-house team members. Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable to club service standards. Conduct pre-shift meetings, service briefings, and ongoing training focused on service excellence. Oversee table assignments, reservations, floor plans, service pacing, and overall dining room flow. Assist with staffing plans, scheduling, labor management, and productivity. Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, service standards, and adherence to established procedures. Support inventory management, purchasing controls, and cost-containment initiatives. Assist with budgeting and operational reporting as directed by the Food & Beverage Director. Take ownership of member concerns and service recovery with professionalism, discretion, and urgency. Support the planning and execution of club events, private functions, holiday programs, and special dining experiences. Maintain a clean, organized, polished, and welcoming dining environment. Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and club policies. Serve as a key leadership presence and ambassador for the club's hospitality culture. Step into broader operational leadership responsibilities as needed in support of the Food & Beverage leadership team. What We're Looking For 4+ years of progressive experience in upscale dining, private clubs, luxury hotels, resorts, or high-end hospitality. Previous experience managing a dining room, restaurant, banquet operation, or comparable front-of-house environment. Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing hospitality teams. Strong knowledge of elevated dining room service and hospitality standards. Experience with wine and beverage service, service sequence, and dining room operations. Strong understanding of labor management, scheduling, inventory, and operational controls. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain composed, professional, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Professional presence with a hands-on leadership style . Ability to build trust and credibility with both members and team members. Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive member matters. A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is more than an experienced restaurant manager. They are a hospitality leader who understands the importance of consistency, accountability, and personal connection.

You are someone who:

Leads from the floor and is comfortable being highly visible during service. Inspires teams through example rather than simply giving direction. Understands the expectations of a discerning private-club membership. Notices the details others overlook. Can confidently manage both the guest experience and the business side of operations. Develops people and creates a culture where employees want to perform at a high level. Takes ownership when challenges arise and focuses on solutions. Understands that luxury hospitality is defined by how guests and members feel , not simply by what is served. What We Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits package, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) with company matching Paid time off Professional development and advancement opportunities Mentorship from an accomplished Food & Beverage leadership team The opportunity to work alongside experienced hospitality professionals A sophisticated, member-focused environment where high standards and professional growth are valued Join a Club Where Leadership Matters. This is an opportunity to join a team where standards are elevated, leadership is intentional, and exceptional hospitality is the expectation—not the exception. If you are ready to take ownership of a dining operation, develop an outstanding team, and help create an exceptional experience for an engaged and discerning membership, we would like to hear from you. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Federal E-Verify system. Employment offers are contingent upon successful background screening.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person —

Fort Myers, Florida Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person