Job Description

Now Hiring – Food & Beverage Director

Kings Gate Golf Club | Port Charlotte, FL

Salary: $60K - $70K annually, depending on experience

About the Position

Kings Gate Golf Club is looking for an energetic, hands-on Food & Beverage Director to lead our dining, bar, and banquet operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation, developing a strong team, and creating a welcoming dining and social experience for members and guests.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas, strong leadership, and a passion for hospitality, along with the ability to balance great service with the overall success and growth of the food and beverage operation.

Benefits & Perks

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

About Kings Gate Golf Club

Kings Gate Golf Club offers an engaging club and community experience centered around an 18-hole golf course, putting green, golf shop, dining, social events, and banquet operations. The Club’s newly renovated restaurant, The Lion’s Den, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner while providing a welcoming gathering place for members, residents, and guests.

Beyond golf and dining, Kings Gate is a destination for memorable celebrations. The Club hosts weddings and receptions, corporate holiday parties, class reunions, anniversary celebrations, community events, and other special occasions, with banquet facilities accommodating up to 300 guests.

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

Job title

Food and Beverage Director

Reports to

General Manager/Clubhouse Manager

Classification

Exempt

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, etc.

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 GM. 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
• Perform other duties as requested.

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, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops 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 to 40 lbs., up to 20 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 sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf’s Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding.

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. “A” frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time, and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.

Direct reports

Front and back of house team members.

About Hampton Golf

Hampton Golf, Inc. is a nationally recognized golf and hospitality management company dedicated to creating exceptional experiences at premier golf clubs, country clubs, and lifestyle communities across the United States. With more than 2,000 Team Members across 30 properties in multiple states, Hampton Golf specializes in club operations, golf management, food and beverage, membership services, and lifestyle programming. Our success is driven by our people-first culture, where we believe that investing in our Team Members creates exceptional member and guest experiences and ultimately drives the success of the Clubs we serve. We are passionate about building strong teams, delivering outstanding service, and creating a rewarding workplace where our Team Members can grow and thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hampton Golf, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and Team Members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants are encouraged to review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal notice for additional information regarding their rights under federal employment laws.