Director of Food & Beverage

Colony Bay Club, located in Bonita Springs, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Director of Food & Beverage! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

General Purpose:

Directs and oversees all food and beverage facets.

Annual Compensation: $110,000 BOE

Essential Duties:

• 51% of each day is to be dedicated to management and supervisory duties.
• Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments (i.e., catering, restaurants, banquets, purchasing and stewards).
• Coordinate all aspects of the various wine programs including Up-Town wine list, Wine Locker Program and seasonal offers and specials. Maximizing wine revenue and maintaining a 'wine culture' within the Club through wine events and dinners.
• Total beverage consistency in cost of goods sold. Running promotional programs continuously offering unique beverage offerings. Provide bartenders with all products and tools for unique presentations.
• Hold weekly F&B meetings with senior staff, reviewing the BEO's and 10 day outlook.
• Hire and train to appropriate staffing levels to ensure superior service.
• Coordinating with the Chef to create an Early Dining Program as the weekly schedule allows. Train staff so as to maximize all the dining areas, in peak season.
• Assist staff during service periods, identifying and managing through the weakest areas.
• Prepares and monitors annual budget, revenue goals and the expenses for the Food and Beverage department as well as generating various (nightly, weekly, monthly etc.) business volume forecasts and planning accordingly.
• Prepares and presents at the monthly Board meetings a synopsis of the F&B operations.
• Reviews and analyzes various financial and data results/reports to monitor overall Food and Beverage performance and take any corrective actions that may be needed.
• Monitors market conditions that impact menu offerings, business volume, and profitability.
• Executes inventory control and calculation for monthly analysis and reconciliation. Identifies opportunities to control food costs and other expenses and act accordingly.
• Directs ordering amounts (par levels), timing of orders, receiving, invoice settlement and accuracy, storage temperatures in all areas.
• Continually researches vendor opportunities, pricing, service, and evaluates vendor relationships to the benefit of the facility.
• Approves catering policies, contracts and pricing; oversee planning, execution and closure of events.
• Implements policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage department including compliance of company, federal, state and local standards and laws relating to quality of products and services.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that include all front-of-house staff, and may include Assistant Managers, supervisors or other lead staff. Reporting to the General Manager.

Education/Experience:

• Five or more years running up-scale food and beverage operations.
• Events and basic wine knowledge.
• Experience in running a team and multiple outlets at the same time.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands, walks, tastes, smells, talks, hears, uses hands, and reaches with hands and arms.
• Occasionally sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches.
• Occasionally lifts 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:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

• Must meet state age requirements for handling alcoholic beverages.

• Working knowledge of wine, spirits and regional cuisines.

• Demonstrates Leadership ability including skills to communicate and express ideas and directives clearly to associates.

• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills.

• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills to ensure a quick response to client needs.

• High level of active listening skills and strong client service skills which includes the ability to resolve issues/complaints with tact and diplomacy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Professional and courteous demeanor.

• Ability to create high-performance teams and to be a strong team player.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to company values.

• Organizational development abilities with a strong focus on individual and team advancement.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.

• Ability to maintain effective financial accountability to the company and to the ownership.

• Complete and comprehensive understanding of the physical infrastructure, food and beverage controls and financial back-office systems of a hospitality/food service environment.

• Working knowledge of food and beverage service equipment and current trends.

• Exceptional personal hygiene and positive representation of the organization to Troon employees, clients and vendors.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Retirement 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 - Eligible for Bonuses, Employee Meals

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.