Food & Beverage Manager

Atkins Golf Club at the U of Illinois, located in Urbana, IL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Food & Beverage Manager! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Direct and oversee all facets of food and beverage operations in our restaurant, golfers’ lounge, and outdoor terrace including personnel training, scheduling and supervising, maintaining service standards, menu, ordering, vendor relations, inventory, and marketing. Responsible for department related guest satisfaction and financial performance.

Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 per year (Depending on Experience)

Essential Duties:

• Clearly describes, assigns and delegates responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments (i.e., catering, room service, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, and stewards).
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develops, administers ongoing training programs and tracks completion and certifications
• Assures that each new associate receives effective orientation and training. Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Prepares and monitors annual budget, revenue goals and the expenses for the Food and Beverage department as well as generating various (weekly, monthly etc.) business volume forecasts and planning accordingly.
• Reviews and analyzes various financial results/reports to monitor overall Food and Beverage performance and take any corrective actions as needed.
• Monitors market conditions that impact menu offerings, business volume, and profitability.
• Executes inventory control and calculation for monthly analysis and reconciliation. Identifies opportunities to control food, beer, wine, and liquor costs and other expenses.
• Participates with the Chef and management team in the creation of menus to entice variety of appetites including restaurant and banquets while incorporating a menu pricing structure that will support the bottom-line goals.
• Directs beverage ordering amounts, timing of orders, receiving, invoice settlement and accuracy, storage temperatures and areas.
• Seeks to optimize engagement with Troon Preferred F&B Partnerships to best available products, prices and service.
• Implements policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage department including compliance of company standards relating to quality of products and services.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Communicates any changes or new policies and procedures to the department.
• Conducts staff meetings with subordinates.
• Maintains flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the General Manager.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications for the Food and Beverage Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from four-year College or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Is ServSafe Food Manager Certified or can obtain certification
• Has or can obtain TiPS or Responsible Alcohol Service certification

Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge hospitality POS system application, hardware, software and menu programing.
• Experience in Multi-faceted Food and Beverage operations.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)

• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

• Additional Compensation - Eligibility for Bonuses

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.