Food & Beverage Director Edgewood Country Club | Commerce, MI Edgewood Country Club is seeking an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage Director to lead our dining, beverage, banquet, and event operations. This position is a key member of the Club's management team and plays an important role in creating an exceptional experience for our members and their families. The ideal candidate is a visible, approachable leader who is passionate about hospitality, enjoys developing teams, and understands how to balance outstanding member service with strong financial and operational performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the daily operations of the Club's dining rooms, bars, outdoor dining, halfway house/grill, banquets, member events, and special functions. Create a service culture focused on genuine hospitality, professionalism, consistency, and attention to detail. Be highly visible and engaged with members, particularly during peak dining periods and Club events. Partner closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop Food & Beverage employees and supervisors. Establish clear service standards and hold the team accountable for delivering a consistent member experience. Manage department budgets, labor costs, food and beverage costs, inventory, payroll, and operating expenses. Identify opportunities to increase member participation, dining revenue, private events, and overall profitability. Oversee the successful execution of member events, tournaments, weddings, private parties, and corporate events. Monitor member feedback and respond quickly and professionally to concerns and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with the General Manager and other department leaders to ensure a seamless Club experience. The position has direct responsibility for Food & Beverage supervisors, bartenders, servers, banquet staff, and other assigned service personnel. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of progressive Food & Beverage management experience , preferably in a private country club, resort, hotel, or high-end hospitality environment. Strong hospitality and member/customer service background. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, labor, food and beverage costs, and departmental profitability. Proven ability to recruit, train, motivate, and retain high-performing service teams. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting systems. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and major Club events.
Pay:
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance