Director of Food & Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage | Southern New Jersey (On-Site)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established private country club in Southern New Jersey known for delivering an exceptional dining, social, and recreational experience for its members and guests. They are seeking an experienced hospitality leader to oversee Food & Beverage operations and help elevate the overall member experience through exceptional service, strong operational leadership, and memorable member events.

What Our Client Offers You

• Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000
• Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunity plus commission on new event sales
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k): Available
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Relocation Assistance: Available

What You’ll Do

As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will oversee all Food & Beverage and event operations for a premier private country club. This is an operations-focused leadership role responsible for delivering an exceptional member experience while leading restaurant, banquet, wedding, and tournament operations. Approximately 80% of the role is dedicated to Food & Beverage operations, with the remaining 20% focused on private event sales and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Food & Beverage operations across member dining, banquets, weddings, tournaments, and special events.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and lead the Food & Beverage team while fostering a culture of exceptional hospitality.
• Manage labor, budgets, inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to maximize operational performance.
• Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus, beverage programs, and seasonal offerings.
• Meet with prospective event clients and oversee the successful execution of weddings, banquets, and private events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and company standards while maintaining an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications You Have

• 5+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience within restaurants, resorts, hotels, private clubs, or banquet operations.
• Demonstrated success leading restaurant operations, banquets, weddings, and private events.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, labor management, inventory control, and cost containment.
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, and develop high-performing hospitality teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with POS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to relocate or commute to Southern New Jersey.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for your background, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to submit your resume. Stephanie Mattice with Kinsa Group will personally review your qualifications and contact you if your experience aligns with what our client is seeking.

Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com