Food and Beverage Manager

Elevate Hospitality in a Premier Club Setting – Food & Beverage Manager at The Venetian River Club

Venetian River Club in North Venice, Florida, is seeking a dynamic and service-driven Food & Beverage Manager to join our leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a resort-style community where hospitality, quality, and member experience are at the heart of everything we do.

Located within a 1,000-acre, Northern Italian Renaissance-inspired gated community and serving 1,377 homes, the Venetian River Club is the central hub for social, dining, and recreational experiences. Our Mediterranean-style clubhouse features both upscale and casual dining venues, a poolside tiki bar, and a full calendar of events. Residents also enjoy access to top-tier amenities including six Har-Tru tennis courts, a 74-acre nature park, a modern fitness center, and a resort-style pool and spa.

As Food & Beverage Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations of our dining outlets, assist with staff training and scheduling, ensure high service standards, and work closely with the F&B Director to execute events and deliver outstanding experiences for members and guests. This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who is passionate about hospitality and thrives in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and ancillary insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and strong work/life balance
• A collaborative and professional team culture

Our Culture and Values provides Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Join a team where your contributions help shape unforgettable experiences in one of the most beautiful and active communities in Southwest Florida.

Job title

Food and Beverage Manager

Reports to

General Manager/Clubhouse Manager

Classification

May be hourly or salary, full time, part time, exempt or nonexempt

Working Hours

As required

Job purpose

Provide excellence in products, services, cost controls and sales in all areas of the Food & Beverage Operation such as: Kitchen, Dining Room, Banquet Area(s), Patio, lounge, and on the Beverage Cart

Duties and responsibilities

• Participate in the responsibility to hire, train, direct and supervise F&B employees. 
• Establish and maintain a F&B Manual, which reflects service standards, food quality production, portion, cost control, while conforming to State Health Department Codes.
• Establish and maintain beverage procurement guidelines, Liquor Control Board requirements and observe responsible alcohol beverage service to protect from liability.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all F&B areas.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Prepare and submit weekly employee schedules and bi-weekly payroll summaries to the General Manager/Clubhouse Manager. Adjust actual schedules to ensure efficient use of employees. 
• Promote, organize and service F&B activities.
• Attend and participate in the weekly department and other periodic employee meetings.
• Plan, organize and manage daily activity. 
• Manage and monitor daily accurate activity and financial requirements, ordering of products, stock levels and monthly inventory. 
• Conduct daily walk-through to ensure the facility is safe and presentable and that courtesy and efficiency are being exercised throughout. 
• Protect the assets of the Club.
• Operate within the guidelines, policies, standards and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
• Maintain Food Handlers Certificate.

Qualifications

Culinary or hospitality degree OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Working conditions

Work is primarily indoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on-the-job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitor and develop subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up 40 lbs.,and up to 30 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other equipment that may weigh 30 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Direct reports

Front and back of house team members.