Director of Food & Beverage

Description

BERKELEY HALL CLUB, INC.

POSITION: Director of Food & Beverage

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

SUPERVISES EMPLOYEES: Yes

Club Description:

Nestled along the banks of the Okatie River in the heart of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Berkeley Hall Club is seeking an exceptional Food & Beverage Director to lead and elevate the Club’s front-of-house operation and member dining experience. 

Recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier private golf communities, Berkeley Hall Club offers a refined, yet welcoming lifestyle experience centered around championship golf, exceptional cuisine, and personalized service. As a private, member-owned club, Berkeley Hall is dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences for its members and guests while fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and hospitality. 

Berkeley Hall’s culture is centered around delivering exceptional service within a warm, gracious, and understated atmosphere. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Employers in South Carolina and proudly holding Platinum Clubs of the World designation, Berkeley Hall is committed to excellence in both member experience and workplace culture. The Club values both its members and employees as its greatest assets and seeks leaders who are passionate about service excellence, team development, and creating memorable experiences.

Honors

Platinum Club of America

Platinum Club of the World

Distinguished Club Award

Best Residential Courses-North & South Course - Golfweek

Top 100 Golf Communities - Travel + Leisure

Top 100 Premiere Properties – Links Magazine

*Club is open 6 days per week, 12 months per year.

SUMMARY

The Food & Beverage Director serves as a key member of the Club’s leadership team and oversees the entire front-of-house operation, leading service execution while creating memorable dining and social experiences for members and guests. 

This role works in close partnership with the Executive Chef, who oversees culinary operations and back-of-house functions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and work exceptionally well alongside a highly energetic Executive Chef who maintains elevated execution standards and a strong commitment to culinary excellence. The relationship is intentionally collaborative, with both positions serving as equal leaders responsible for delivering a seamless and elevated overall member experience. 

The successful candidate will be highly visible and engaged in the operation. This is not a desk-bound or oversight-only role. Berkeley Hall Club is seeking a leader who enjoys being present on the floor, supporting the team, engaging with members, coaching staff in real time, and setting the tone for service excellence. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Club Dining & Operations 

• Strong and growing Food & Beverage operation serving an active private club membership 
• Multiple dining venues include clubhouse dining, member events, social functions, and outdoor dining experiences 
• Highly seasonal membership activity with strong year-round engagement 
• Lunch and dinner service throughout the year 
• Robust calendar of member events, wine dinners, holiday celebrations, and golf-related social programming 
• Focus on elevated yet approachable dining experiences and exceptional personalized service 

Leadership Responsibilities 

• Lead and develop a front-of-house team including managers, servers, bartenders, and support staff 
• Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire team members while fostering a positive and accountable culture 
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef to create a seamless member dining experience 
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout service periods and Club events 
• Oversee beverage programming with a strong emphasis on wine and beverage knowledge 
• Develop annual Food & Beverage budgets and meet or exceed departmental financial goals 
• Manage inventory controls, purchasing, and beverage cost performance 
• Oversee payroll management and operational financial performance 
• Lead event planning and execution to ensure exceptional member experiences 
• Deliver service standards that consistently exceed member expectations 
• Deliver operational consistency through reliable trai