Country Club Director of Food And Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage

Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst

Pinehurst, NC

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and performance of all food and beverage operations at Pinewild Country Club. This role oversees dining outlets, banquets, Member events, and beverage programs to ensure an exceptional Member and guest experience while achieving operational and financial goals.

The Director of Food & Beverage serves as a visible leader and culture builder, partnering closely with the Executive Chef and Club Leadership team to elevate service standards, enhance programming, drive Member engagement, and create memorable dining experiences. This position is responsible for developing high-performing teams, maintaining operational excellence, and ensuring the long-term success of the Club’s food and beverage offerings.

ABOUT PINEWILD COUNTRY CLUB OF PINEHURST

Founded in 1989, Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst is a 2,040-acre gated private club community in Pinehurst, North Carolina, featuring more than 900 homes, 48 holes of golf, racquet sports, fitness, aquatics, and an active social lifestyle. Located just one mile from the Village of Pinehurst, the Club is undergoing a transformative period that includes a $20 million clubhouse renovation, the development of Azalea Place, a new luxury neighborhood, and a renewed commitment to elevating every aspect of the Member experience. As Pinewild enters its next chapter, we are investing in our facilities, programming, hospitality, and team — and we’re looking for talented leaders who want to help build something exceptional.

ABOUT IE HOMES CLUBS & RESORTS

IE Homes Clubs & Resorts is a vertically integrated lifestyle company redefining how residential communities and private clubs work together, from ground-up development and hospitality operations to real estate sales and long-term Member experience. Our mission is to nurture authentic and fulfilling personal connections in vibrant lifestyle communities. Everything we build, from homes and clubhouses to systems and service models, supports that purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly walk dining rooms and function halls during meal service to interact with and develop rapport with Members and guests and to ensure quality and execution meet standards.

• Provide direct leadership to front-of-house management teams and lead all food and beverage operations, including dining outlets, bars, banquets, catering, and Club events.

• Take personal ownership of the Member experience, ensuring the operation is consistently “Member ready” in both appearance and service.

• Maintain a strong, visible, and approachable presence throughout dining rooms and events, demonstrating professionalism, warmth, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Develop and execute food and beverage strategies that enhance Member satisfaction, increase utilization, and support overall Club objectives.

• Establish and maintain exceptional service standards while ensuring a consistent, high-quality Member and guest experience.

• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, special events, and pricing strategies.

• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, forecasts, labor plans, and financial performance metrics.

• Analyze revenue, expenses, labor costs, and operational trends and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve financial goals.

• Oversee beverage programs, including wine, beer, spirits, cocktail offerings, and promotional initiatives.

• Manage vendor relationships, purchasing programs, inventory controls, and cost-management efforts.

• Recruit, train, coach, supervise, and develop food and beverage managers and staff while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.

• Create and implement training programs focused on service excellence, product knowledge, Member engagement, and safety.

• Partner with Club Leadership to support Member engagement, tournaments, weddings, private functions, and other special programming.

• Address Member concerns promptly and professionally while maintaining strong visibility throughout the Club.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, health department, and workplace safety requirements.

• Promote a clean, safe, and organized environment throughout all food and beverage areas.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Culinary Management, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience, preferably within a private club, resort, or upscale hospitality environment.

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required. TIPS Certification or equivalent alcohol-service certification preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading multiple food and beverage outlets and managing large teams.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor planning, inventory control, and cost analysis.

• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, wine and beverage programs, catering, and event management.

• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing hospitality teams.

• Experience creating service standards, training programs, and Member-focused initiatives.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and visibility in a Member-focused environment.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

• Regular lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require.

• Work performed in dining rooms, banquet facilities, bars, kitchens, and outdoor event spaces.

• Moderate noise levels and exposure to varying temperatures and hospitality environments.

Your resume will be reviewed by a member of our Recruiting team, and we’ll reach out directly if there is a potential fit. We use Microsoft Teams for interviews, and all interviews are conducted live with a member of our Recruiting or Hiring teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: IE HCR LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.