Director of Food And Beverage

An exciting opportunity awaits candidates with a proven track record of leadership and excellence in food & beverage operations management within upscale hospitality or private club establishments. We are currently seeking a Director of Food and Beverage (DFB) for The Yale Club of NYC. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role within a dynamic executive team, contributing to a club renowned for its commitment to an exceptional work environment and continuous pursuit of excellence for both members and staff.

Aligned with The Yale Club's service mission, the Director of Food & Beverage will lead a team of diverse professionals dedicated to consistently creating memorable, unique member experiences that reflect the club's distinguished social and intellectual atmosphere. Previous Union experience is and preferred to ensure smooth operations and positive labor relations within the club.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for food & beverage and a commitment to delivering unparalleled service, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to join The Yale Club of NYC and contribute to its continued legacy of excellence.

The Yale Club was founded in 1897 on a shared common history to allow graduates the ability to continue the friendships they formed r its 116-year history, it has grown into the organization that members enjoy today; it is a club in the most cherished sense of the word. Located in the heart of Manhattan, The Yale Club of New York City is a haven of camaraderie and impeccable service, where guests experience old-fashioned warmth and tradition along with modern technology and amenities.

The Club sits at 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, in the heart of midtown, and literally steps away from Grand Central Station. The Clubhouse was designed by James Gamble Rogers and hailed for its dignified neoclassical design. Upon opening its doors in 1915, the building became the largest clubhouse in the world and continues to be the largest university clubhouse in existence today.

The 22-story clubhouse boasts a rich tradition and an array of modern amenities enhanced by the recently completed $40 million capital investment program. The Club offers its members 138 guest rooms, three restaurants and bars a rooftop terrace venue, a Fitness and Squash Center consisting of three international squash courts, cardio machines, a weight room, a variety of fitness classes, and a plunge pool, a 40,000-volume full-service library, and an exceptionally active programming and events schedule, hosting nearly 300 member activities each year.

• Approximate Annual Membership Dues Revenue: $17.9M
• Approximately 13,473 Members (all categories)
• Average Membership Age: 55
• Food Cost: 32.5% | Beverage Cost: 21.5%
• Average Covers Per Year: 186,525
• F&B Payroll:
  Approximately $14.6M
• Food and Beverage Employees: 172
• Average 6-8 weddings per year

The Director of Food & Beverage (DFB) is part of the executive team and ultimately responsible for all club property food & beverage service operations daily, including its activities, dining options, systems, processes, financial success, and relationships between club members, guests, and employees. The Director of Food and Beverage should have experience improving member satisfaction and enhancing employee engagement and be the “public face and personality” of these operations, with a hands‑on approach and an understanding that full “on-the-floor” member and staff engagement is critical to success in this position.

Previous experience as a leader in a union environment and as a diplomat promoting exceptional labor relations will also be paramount.

The Director of Catering, Director of Banquets, and Food and Beverage Managers all report to the Director of Food & Beverage. This position works closely with the AGM and Executive Chef and reports to the General Manager. The relationship with the executive leadership team is particularly important to this position, ensuring collaborative and harmonious relationships between front and back‑of‑house operations. The DFB will interact with the House committee.

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