Overview
The Food & Beverage Manager at Kalamazoo Country Club is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all dining outlets, bars, banquets, and special events, ensuring an exceptional member and guest experience. This role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for service excellence, team development, and operational efficiency. The Food & Beverage Manager will play a key role in staff training, service execution, financial management, and maintaining the highest hospitality standards in alignment with the club’s vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing front-of-house team, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
- Conduct ongoing training programs to ensure staff is knowledgeable in service standards, menu offerings, and club policies.
- Set clear expectations for service, professionalism, and teamwork, providing consistent coaching and feedback.
- Lead pre-shift meetings to communicate daily specials, event details, and service priorities.
- Service Excellence & Guest Experience
- Establish and uphold high service standards, ensuring a luxury-level dining experience for all members and guests.
- Monitor and engage with guests, handling feedback, concerns, and special requests promptly and professionally.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to ensure seamless kitchen-to-service coordination.
- Oversee the presentation, timing, and flow of service to optimize efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Dining, Bar, & Banquet Operations
- Direct and oversee all food and beverage operations, including White Lake Tavern & Grill, banquets, and private events.
- Manage floor presence during peak service hours, ensuring smooth operations and high service standards.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all dining areas, bars, and service stations.
- Work closely with the banquet team to execute flawless private events, weddings, and club functions.
- Financial & Business Management
- Maintain budget awareness, tracking food, beverage, labor, and operational costs to ensure financial success.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on menu pricing, cost control, and revenue strategies.
- Monitor P&L statements, sales trends, and labor budgets, identifying areas for improvement.
- Implement cost-effective solutions while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards.
- Scheduling & Labor Management
- Develop weekly staff schedules based on business volume and labor budgets.
- Adjust staffing levels to optimize service efficiency while controlling labor costs.
- Manage payroll processing, time-off requests, and compliance with labor laws.
- Process Implementation & Communication
- Ensure policies, procedures, and operational strategies are communicated effectively to the team.
- Work closely with club leadership, culinary teams, and event coordinators to ensure smooth execution of services.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to optimize operations.