Food & Beverage Manager

Property Description:

Winnetka Golf Club is a premier public golf facility located on Chicago’s North Shore, serving the Village of Winnetka and surrounding communities. Operated by KemperSports in partnership with the Winnetka Park District, the Club features a 27-hole layout, including an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole par-3 course, along with robust practice facilities and a strong community-driven golf culture.  The food and beverage operation includes a recently upgraded kitchen, bar service, grab-and-go offerings, beverage cart, and event catering.

 

Position Summary:

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and financial performance of all food and beverage operations at Winnetka Golf Club, overseeing daily service, kitchen coordination, bar operations, events, and seasonal programming while maintaining high standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction.

This hands-on leadership role offers a unique opportunity to build and develop the food and beverage program largely from the ground up, with meaningful influence over menus, service models, systems, and team culture. The Food & Beverage Manager is also accountable for staff training and development, cost control, labor management, inventory, and compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations. Working closely with the General Manager and department leaders, this position is expected to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and establish a best-in-class food and beverage experience aligned with the Club’s standards and community-focused mission.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop the annual food and beverage budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure profit goals are achieved as outlined.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure customer service standards are achieved with minimum employee cost. Monitor activities to ensure compliance with Company payroll policies and procedures.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate sanitation standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, kitchen food service equipment and preparation areas, food storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, dining areas, patio, snack bar areas, bar areas, restrooms, and beverage carts.
• Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate fixtures, equipment, appliances, vehicles, etc.
• Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain par-stock levels on food and beverage inventories and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Monitor internal cost controls for the department. Ensure quality levels of food and beverage products and maintain standards in production, presentation, services, facilities, and guest satisfaction.
• Sell food and beverage services to potential outing clients/members, show facilities and assist in planning as needed. Develop promotional programs to improve dollars per round.
• Ensure compliance with operating guidelines related to the R.A.M. or Tips programs. Ensure operations comply with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations, relating to food and beverage sanitation, alcohol, and ADA requirements.
• Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

 

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.
• 5 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

 

Supervises:

All food & beverage staff

 

Classification:

Full-time, Non-Seasonal, Salaried, Exempt

 

Expected Salary Range:

$52,000-$60,000

 

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer