Food & Beverage Director

Babcock National Golf Club, located in Punta Gorda, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full‑Time Food and Beverage Director! 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.

$100,000 depending on experience

The Director of Food & Beverage is a Troon associate responsible for leadership and execution of all HOA food and beverage operations. You deliver consistent service, control costs, develop your team, and ensure residents receive a professional hospitality experience. You support the Board by implementing approved budgets and policies while operating within Troon standards, systems, and employment practices.

• Direct daily front‑of‑house and bar operations for all HOA venues.
• Maintain service standards, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Maintain visible leadership presence during peak periods and events.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and communicate trends to senior leadership.

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise F&B associates.
• Build accountability and service culture.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Ensure proper management coverage from open to close.

• Assist in development of annual budgets.
• Manage labor to target.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Conduct inventories.
• Control beer, wine, and liquor cost.
• Follow Troon purchasing and cash‑control procedures.

• Ensure high levels of service.
• Address complaints and service recovery.
• Work with culinary leadership to deliver quality and consistency.

• Collaborate with culinary leadership and senior management on menus and pricing.
• Support special events and promotions.
• Provide recommendations aligned with budget goals.

• Partner with the Lifestyle and operations teams.
• Ensure staffing, setup, and execution.
• Maintain communication between service and kitchen.

• Enforce health, safety, and alcohol regulations.
• Ensure associates complete required certifications.
• Follow HR policies and workplace standards.

• Complete reporting requirements.
• Monitor POS integrity.
• Support audits and financial reviews.

You operate within delegated authority from Troon leadership. Strategic direction, capital decisions, and policy matters follow the governance structure defined in the management agreement and applicable budgets.

This position manages HOA food and beverage venues only.

• Service standards met daily.
• Labor and COGS within plan.
• Clean operations.
• Strong team culture.
• Residents satisfied.
• No financial surprises.

• 3-5+ years of leadership experience in hospitality or club operations.
• Experience managing multiple outlets.
• Knowledge of beverage programs and inventories.

• Private club or resort background.
• Experience with high‑volume seasonal operations.

• Leadership.
• Financial understanding.
• Organization.
• Communication.
• Ability to build and retain teams.

• Extended standing and walking.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Nights, weekends, holidays required.
• Moderate to loud environments.

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, Commissions, Service Charge, Employee Meals

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.

This role is employed and supervised by Troon. All employment actions including hiring, discipline, termination, pay, and benefits are managed under Troon authority.

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.

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