Employment (Food & Beverage Manager)

The Food and Beverage Manager will be an energetic, reliable, and enthusiastic representative of Racquet Club Ladue. Our F&B Manager is responsible for management of Member and guest related dining spaces and for the professional service provided within them. She/he will also work closely with the Event Coordinator in executing special club events. She/he assures a high standard of service, hospitality, appearance, and cleanliness of dining spaces. She/he supervises and trains dining room staff and manages within budgetary restraints.

This is a salaried position that will sometimes require work weeks in excess of forty hours while working a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and some holidays.
The F&B Manager will have a strong, visible, and respectful presence with the Membership, and will be an exceptional communicator.
Be a positive and enthusiastic motivator for F&B personnel. Have the passion and aptitude to teach and train food service personnel, working with the staff directly responsible for operations. Uphold standard operating procedures for all dining areas. Ensure associates clearly understand performance expectations and consistently monitor for adherence. Be a collaborative team player who is willing to be “hands on” when necessary but understands when to step back and lead the team.

Candidate Qualifications

Experience in leadership within a hospitality organization is required, with Fine Dining and Private Club experience strongly preferred.
Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, including but not limited to technological aptitude.
Strong working knowledge of food, beer, wine and spirits.
Ability to consistently supervise subordinate staff, including but not limited to the assignment of duties.
A professional appearance and presentation, gracious attitude, and the ability to interact with diverse groups while maintaining diplomacy and discretion.
Minimum 3-5 years Food & Beverage Manager experience.

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Stronger consideration given to candidates with a hospitality-based education or Club Management Association education.
In addition to the professional qualifications outlined above, the selection process will give significant weight in candidate evaluation to demonstrated personal qualities. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate through his or her personal and professional life a strong value system combined with high energy levels and an enthusiastic work ethic.
The successful candidate will be expected to act as an effective ambassador to our Club and provide leadership in a professional food and beverage operation by setting an example of natural ability and daily desire to deliver and promote “joyful service” in his or her daily interactions with Membership and Associates.

Racquet Club Ladue is committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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