Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Hotel Management, Catering
Description
The RoleThe Assistant Director of Food and Beverage supports the leadership team at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch by helping set, reinforce, and execute the service standards expected.
This role is designed for a hands‑on hospitality leader with a strong operational foundation and a passion for developing people. The Assistant Director works directly with front‑of‑house teams, supervisors, and managers to ensure service expectations are clearly defined, consistently executed, and continuously improved.
Success in this role requires presence, accountability, and the ability to lead from the floor while supporting broader operational and training initiatives.
About The Clubs of Cordillera RanchLocated within 8,700 acres of Texas Hill Country
, shaped by the Guadalupe River and spring‑fed creeks,
The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch offers a private, resort‑style lifestyle unmatched in Texas. Members enjoy seven distinct clubs, including a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
, award‑winning dining, tennis, fitness, aquatics, equestrian, shooting sports, and river access— all anchored by a 40,000‑square‑foot clubhouse that serves as the center of the community.
Cordillera Ranch is consistently recognized among the top private clubs in Texas
, known for its natural beauty, thoughtful design, and elevated service standards.
Working in close partnership with senior leadership, the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage helps translate expectations into daily execution. This position balances service training, front‑of‑house leadership, and operational support
, ensuring teams understand not only what the standards are, but how to deliver them consistently.
This role requires visibility on the floor, strong judgment, and the ability to coach, correct, and support teams in real time.
Requirements
Service Standards & Training- Support the development and delivery of service training programs across Food & Beverage.
- Assist with New Hire Orientation and ongoing service education.
- Reinforce service fundamentals including professionalism, etiquette, anticipatory service, and member engagement.
- Partner with leadership to ensure service expectations are clearly documented and consistently applied.
- Maintain an active, visible presence across dining rooms, bars, and member events.
- Support daily service execution, staffing coverage, and schedule needs.
- Uphold established SOPs, service sequences, and presentation standards.
- Provide direct, real‑time coaching to improve service quality and team performance.
- Assist in supervising, coaching, and developing FOH supervisors and team members.
- Participate in performance feedback, corrective action, and documentation as needed.
- Address service issues promptly and professionally.
- Reinforce accountability, professionalism, and teamwork across all FOH positions.
- Conduct regular service observations and assist with service evaluations.
- Identify gaps in execution and support corrective action plans.
- Assist with preparation for high‑volume service periods, tournaments, and special events.
- Ensure FOH spaces meet expectations for cleanliness, organization, and readiness.
- Assist with inventories, beverage controls, and operational organization.
- Maintain training records, service documentation, and updates to SOPs.
- Support event execution and member functions.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements.
- 4–6 years of experience in luxury hospitality, private clubs, or high‑end restaurants
- Strong foundation in front‑of‑house operations and service execution
- Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, and hold teams accountable
- Clear, professional communication and sound judgment
- Ability to support senior leadership while managing day‑to‑day realities
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred
- Highly visible operational leadership role
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Indoor and outdoor work environments
- Standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
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