Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Free food & snacks

Beachwalk Club | St. Johns County, Florida

Beachwalk Club is an exclusive, private, member-only club located in the heart of St. Johns County. Nestled within the beautiful Beachwalk community and centered around a breathtaking Crystal Lagoon® , the Club offers an unparalleled lifestyle experience featuring a full-service restaurant, waterfront swim-up bar, private event spaces, tennis courts, waterslides, three pristine beaches, and a year-round calendar of premier social events.

Our mission is to create exceptional experiences through genuine hospitality, innovative programming, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence. We are seeking an ambitious, career-driven hospitality professional who is passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and developing teams.

This is more than a management position—it is a leadership opportunity designed for someone who aspires to grow into the role of Director of Food & Beverage
. The Assistant Director will work alongside the current Director, gaining firsthand experience in every aspect of club operations while preparing to assume departmental leadership as part of our long-term succession plan.

The Assistant Food & Beverage Director plays a key leadership role in overseeing the daily operations of Beachwalk Club's food and beverage program. This individual will partner closely with the Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef to ensure exceptional member experiences, efficient operations, financial accountability, and a culture built on hospitality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate embodies our core values of Honesty, Open-Mindedness, and Willingness
, leading by example while inspiring those around them to deliver extraordinary service every day.

• Assist in directing all Food & Beverage operations, including the restaurant, bars, banquet and private events, and member functions.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Front-of-House leadership and service teams while fostering a culture of accountability and hospitality.
• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef to execute operational initiatives, menus, promotions, and service standards.
• Maintain exceptional service quality and ensure every member receives a memorable dining experience.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, scheduling, labor controls, and cost management.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze operational reports, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and company policies.
• Assist in planning and executing club events, wine dinners, member programming, and private functions.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and staff development initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with members through visible leadership, responsiveness, and proactive engagement.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when assigned and confidently lead operations in the Director's absence.
• Contribute ideas and strategic initiatives that continue to elevate the Beachwalk Club experience.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in Food & Beverage or Hospitality Management.
• Private Club, Resort, or Luxury Hospitality experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen including labor management, inventory control, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.
• Proficiency with restaurant POS systems and hospitality software. Experience with Club Essentials is a plus.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business demands.

Beachwalk Club believes in promoting exceptional leaders from within.

This position has been intentionally designed as a leadership development opportunity with the expectation that the successful candidate will progressively assume greater operational and strategic responsibilities. Through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and professional development, the long‑term objective is for this individual to transition into the role of Director of Food & Beverage
, ensuring continuity of leadership and continued excellence for our members.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance and leadership growth opportunities
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off beginning after 30 days
• Professional development, certifications, conferences, and continuing education
• Opportunities for advancement within Beachwalk Club
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