Director of Food & Beverage

Esplanade Madeira Ranch, located in Elk Grove, CA, 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.

Pay Range: $72,000-75,000

General Purpose

Directs and oversees all food and beverage facets including a la carte locations, banquet/event spaces, and satellite locations including the pool and halfway house.

Essential Duties

• 51% of each day is to be dedicated to management and supervisory duties
• Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments (i.e., catering, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, purchasing and stewards)
• Prepares and monitors annual budget, revenue goals and the expenses for the food and beverage department as well as generating various (weekly, monthly etc.) business volume forecasts and planning accordingly
• Reviews and analyzes various financial and data results/reports to monitor overall food and beverage performance and take any corrective actions that may be needed
• Crafts monthly variance narrative to department financials
• Monitors market conditions that impact menu offerings, business volume, and profitability
• Executes inventory control and calculation for monthly analysis and reconciliation. Identifies opportunities to control food costs, bar costs, and other expenses and act accordingly
• Communicates financial goals and results to direct reports weekly and monthly. Develops all departmental financial forecasts to include catering.
• Directs ordering amounts (par levels), timing of orders, receiving, invoice settlement and accuracy, storage temperatures in all areas
• Continually researches vendor opportunities, pricing, service, and evaluates vendor relationships to the benefit of the facility
• Implements policies and procedures for the food and beverage department including compliance of company, federal, state and local standards and laws relating to quality of products and services
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: sous chef, line cooks, stewards, food and beverage managers, bar manager, servers, bartenders, server assistants
• Regular and reliable attendance

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; two or more years related to experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

Frequently stands, walks, tastes, smells, talks, hears, uses hands, and reaches with hands and arms. Occasionally sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Benefits & Other Compensation

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.

About Troon

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. Learn more at