Food & Beverage Manager

Description Food & Beverage Manager | Bent Tree Country Club | Dallas, TX Reports to: AGM | Full-Time | Exempt Bent Tree Country Club is hiring a Food & Beverage Manager—a role for a proven operator who builds culture, trains teams, and delivers consistent, polished dining execution. You’ll lead the full front-of-house and beverage experience of our White Rock Grille Outlet, a premier club, and develop a high-performing hospitality team. What You Will Own Elevate overall F&B service within White Rock Grille, bars, and member dining experiences Training and service standards: onboarding, lineups, coaching rhythms, and leadership development Strong FOH/BOH alignment with culinary leadership for consistent timing, execution, and quality of food Member experience and service recovery, with visible leadership during peak periods Operational discipline: reservations flow, service pacing, cleanliness standards, and daily readiness Financial stewardship: labor deployment, purchasing compliance, beverage controls, and inventory accuracy Private events service execution in partnership with the events and culinary team Who Will Thrive Here 3-5 years of progressive leadership in private clubs, luxury hotels, or high-level restaurants Known for raising standards through training, accountability, and genuine hospitality Strong business operator: labor planning, inventory systems, beverage controls, and P&L fluency Calm, confident presence on the floor—sets the tone and builds trust Collaborative leader who can partner with culinary while holding the line on consistency ServSafe Manager and TABC certified (or ability to obtain immediately) Key Responsibilities – Service & Operations Leadership Direct daily dining operations for this outlet, including bar service, reservations flow, service pacing, and floor leadership Establish and enforce service standards/SOPs, lineups, sidework systems, and consistent opening/closing readiness routines Lead service recovery and member engagement with a visible presence during peak service periods Ensure facilities presentation and cleanliness standards throughout dining, bar, and service areas People, Training & Culture Build a training-first department: onboarding, service standards, role-specific training, and ongoing coaching and mentoring Develop staff through clear expectations, weekly rhythms, and performance accountability Build on our strong culture of professionalism, warm hospitality, and consistency—aligned with private-club expectations Financial & Controls Own F&B operational performance with strong cost controls and reporting: labor productivity, purchasing compliance, receiving standards, inventory accuracy, and beverage controls Support forecasting and budget performance reviews with corrective action planning when needed Qualifications 3-5 years progressive F&B leadership experience; private club experience strongly preferred Demonstrated success in elevating service standards through training systems and leadership development Strong financial and operational controls background (labor, inventory, purchasing, beverage) ServSafe Manager and TABC Certification required or ability to obtain promptly Core Competencies Visible, calm leadership presence; strong communicator; service recovery capability High standards and strong follow-through; organized operator who builds systems Coach and developer of people; builds bench strength and professionalism Competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health and retirement options, paid time off, and professional development support #J-18808-Ljbffr Bent Tree Country Club Inc