Job Description

The Food and Beverage Coordinator is integral to the food & beverage operation and provides guests with a safe and pleasant dining experience on the property. The Food and Beverage Coordinator is responsible for the food and beverage ordering production and service for all food and beverage outlets on the property (where applicable) including the grillroom, snack bar, banquet facility, beverage carts and any other food and beverage operations. The Food and Beverage Coordinator will supervise all food and beverage production and other kitchen/beverage personnel, will develop and cost out menus as well as monitor the labor budget for the food and beverage staff and maintain the highest professional food/beverage quality and sanitation standards.

Essential Job Functions

Prepares food; develops, costs, and maintains, prepares and serves menus for all food outlets on the property.

Tends Bar; develops, costs, and maintains, prepares and serves menus for all beverage outlets on the property.

Hires, trains and supervises all food/beverage personnel.

Schedules and coordinates the work of all food and beverage personnel to ensure that all food and beverage preparation is economical and technically correct.

Ensures that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen and bar at all times.

Establishes controls to minimize food/beverage waste and theft.

Safeguards all food & beverage preparation personnel by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety and sanitation.

Forecasts, budgets and prepares action plans pertaining to the operation.

Maintains cost controls by conducting a monthly food & beverage inventory.

Meets or exceeds cost of goods sold budget.

Maintains good relationships with all sales reps and suppliers for the property.

Orders/purchases all foods and beverages through approved suppliers/vendors as well as necessary food and beverage preparation supplies, utensils and equipment.

Maintains kitchen equipment by following appropriate operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performance of preventive maintenance.

Develops costs and tastes all recipes for food & beverage preparation and presentation that provide consistent high quality at minimal costs.

Complies with the Department of Health regulations.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

• Food preparation, storage and service skills.
• Beverage and Bartending skills.
• Scheduling and labor costs
• Food service sanitation.
• Supervisory, coaching and staff development techniques.

Ability to--

• Deal effectively with the public.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective use of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, vendors and sales reps.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Two years of progressive responsible food and beverage experience which will include six months supervisory/management experience.

Licenses or Certificates:

Ability to obtain a food health department certificate if required.

Special Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age.

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands:

Work requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds.

Unusual Demands:

None.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour

Grade H10, Hourly position, up to 40 hours per week

Department of Parks and Recreation, Chesapeake Hills Golf Course

Position closing date: May 30, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on May 31st.

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.