Country Director jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Job Summary:

Deerwood Country Club is seeking a professional Director of Food and Beverage to be responsible for managing FOH Food and Beverage operations. We strive to provide unparalleled member experiences delivered by a committed team of enthusiastically motivated, fun-loving, and professional staff. The club operates in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have luxury private club leadership experience within a landmark gated community. Knowledge of Forbes Five-Star Hospitality Standards is highly desirable. This is a full-time exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• With a sense of entertainment the DOFB will plan, promote, and execute events throughout the facility, grounds, and property to ensure a full calendar of member requested activities are accomplished with skill and creativity.
• Continuously lead the Bar Manager to create innovative products and keep current with industry trends.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring and on-boarding of all service staff.
• Deliver upon budgeted guidelines and the highest standards for a la carte dining, pool-side snack bar, golf course beverage carts, events, and banquets.
• Responsible for managing inventory controls, month end counts, and reporting.
• Leads the Food and Beverage day-to-day operations and other duties as assigned by General Manager.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality preferred and/or minimum of four years [managing-managers] experience in a related luxury hospitality field.
• Jonas Point-of-Sale system, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills: time management, attention to detail, ability to self-start and handle multiple events simultaneously.
• Experience with budget, inventory, and reporting.
• Full-time availability is required with the ability to navigate a high-volume, full-service golf and country club property.
• Requires the ability to navigate stairs, indoor and outdoor terrain as associated with an active club community.

Benefits:

• CMAA Membership & Dues
• Availability and access to club amenities
• Health & Dental with employer contribution, Vision, Life & AD&D insurance
• 401k with Employer Match, Vacation Time, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave
• FMLA, Workers’ Compensation

Deerwood Country Club is the first gated community in Florida and steeped in local history, pivotal to the development of Jacksonville. The Deerwood CC golf course hosted the Greater Jacksonville Open, which later became The Players Championship. In 1975 the club was the site of treaty talks between President Gerald R. Ford and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.

Today, Deerwood is a premiere private equity country club that features a 25,000-square foot clubhouse with dining and banquet facilities, an 18-hole championship golf course, 12 Har-Tru® tennis courts, four Pickleball courts and an award-winning tennis program. DCC features a fitness center with children’s nursery and massage services, plus a junior Olympic size swimming pool with a swim team and summer camps.

Deerwood Country Club prides itself as a safe and drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer participating in the federal E-Verify program. We conduct pre-employment drug screens, social security number checks and criminal background checks on all new hires. The Company recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce and will continue to identify and attract team members of the best available talent at every organizational level. As the Company grows and expands, we remain committed to maintaining our workplace diversity.

Deerwood Country Club reviews applications in the order in which they are received, per position, welcoming all status’ protected by law. Applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted by the hiring manager by phone or email. All other applications will be closed for further review.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person