Director of Food and Beverage

Lead Where Community and Culinary Excellence Meet – Director of Food & Beverage at The Venetian River Club

Venetian River Club in North Venice, Florida, is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Food & Beverage to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the dining and hospitality experience at one of the region’s most distinguished private communities.

Nestled within a 1,000-acre, Northern Italian Renaissance-inspired gated community and serving 1,377 residences, the Venetian River Club is the centerpiece of resort-style living. The Mediterranean-style clubhouse features a mix of upscale and casual dining venues, a poolside tiki bar, and a full calendar of lifestyle events. Additional amenities include six Har-Tru tennis courts, a 74-acre nature park with boardwalks, a state-of-the-art fitness center with professional classes, and a resort-style pool and spa. 

As Food & Beverage Director, you’ll lead a dedicated team and oversee all aspects of F&B operations—from delivering elevated dining experiences to driving service excellence across events and daily offerings. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a community-focused, high-expectation environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary - Up to $85K annually with $15K bonus potential based on COGs, Labor, NOI, depending on experience 
• Full healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and ancillary insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and work/life balance

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Join a team that brings this exceptional community to life—where residents and staff alike enjoy the beauty, hospitality, and lifestyle The Venetian River Club has to offer.

Job title

Director of Food and Beverage

Reports to

General Manager/Clubhouse Manager

Classification

Exempt

Working Hours

As required

Job purpose

Provide excellence in products, services, cost controls and sales in all areas of the Food & Beverage Operation such as: Kitchen, Dining Room, Banquet Area(s), Patio, lounge, etc.

Duties and responsibilities

• Participate in the responsibility to hire, train, direct and supervise F&B employees.
• Establish and maintain a F&B Manual, which reflects service standards, food quality production, portion, cost control, while conforming to State Health Department Codes.
• Establish and maintain beverage procurement guidelines, Liquor Control Board requirements and observe responsible alcohol beverage service to protect from liability.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all F&B areas.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Prepare and submit weekly employee schedules and bi-weekly payroll summaries to the GM. Adjust actual schedules to ensure efficient use of employees.
• Promote, organize and service F&B activities.
• Attend and participate in the weekly department and other periodic employee meetings.
• Plan, organize and manage daily activity.
• Manage and monitor daily accurate activity and financial requirements, ordering of products, stock levels and monthly inventory.
• Conduct daily walk-through to ensure the facility is safe and presentable and that courtesy and efficiency are being exercised throughout.
• Protect the assets of the Club.
• Operate within the guidelines, policies, standards and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
• Maintain Food Handlers Certificate
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Culinary or hospitality degree OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily indoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

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