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Director of Food & Beverage

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $72,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off
Bonuses
Employee Meals

Job Description

Esplanade Madeira Ranch, located in Elk Grove, California, is a distinguished hospitality property that prides itself on offering exceptional experiences in a welcoming environment. As part of the renowned Troon family, a global leader in golf and community management, Esplanade Madeira Ranch is committed to delivering outstanding food and beverage services to its diverse clientele. Troon, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, manages over 900 locations across more than 45 states and 27 countries, making it the world’s largest professional club management company. This expansive network and deep industry expertise provide Esplanade Madeira Ranch with unparalleled resources and support, ensuring its staff have exceptional career growth opportunities within the hospitality sector.

Troon’s culture is founded on core values such as being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous. These principles guide the team’s approach to delivering excellence and fostering an inclusive, dynamic work environment. Working at Esplanade Madeira Ranch means joining a team passionate about hospitality and dedicated to providing memorable dining experiences that meet the highest standards of quality and service.

The Food and Beverage Director role at Esplanade Madeira Ranch is an exciting, full-time opportunity with a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $75,000 annually. This position is designed for a driven and enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. The Food and Beverage Director will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations across diverse venues, including a la carte dining locations, banquet and event spaces, and satellite outlets like the pool and halfway house. This leadership position requires a strategic mindset in managing budgets, forecasting business volume, and enhancing profitability, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and company policies.

The role dedicates over half of the daily focus to management and supervisory responsibilities, directing multiple sub-departments such as catering, kitchens, purchasing, and stewarding. The Food and Beverage Director plays a crucial role in setting operational standards, mentoring team members, and driving performance excellence. Key duties include preparing and monitoring annual budgets, analyzing financial reports, managing inventory controls, and negotiating with vendors to optimize service quality and cost-efficiency.

This position also involves fostering a positive workplace culture through effective hiring, ongoing training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions when necessary. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, exceptional communication skills, and an ability to motivate and develop staff at all levels. Esplanade Madeira Ranch offers comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer matching for eligible employees, paid time off, and eligibility for additional compensation such as bonuses and service charges.

Joining Esplanade Madeira Ranch means becoming part of a globally respected organization that values professional growth and career development. With the backing of Troon’s extensive network and expertise, the Food and Beverage Director will have the opportunity to influence and shape the dining experience at a premier hospitality destination. Prospective candidates looking for a meaningful career in hospitality management will find this role both rewarding and challenging, supported by a company culture that champions energy, kindness, and prosperity.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Two or more years related experience and/or training
  • Ability to stand, walk, taste, smell, talk, hear, use hands, and reach frequently
  • Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Regular and reliable attendance
  • Strong organizational and management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment
  • Excellent communication abilities

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Two or more years related experience and/or training
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Excellent financial and budget management capabilities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop and implement operational policies and procedures
  • Experience in inventory control and vendor management
  • Proven ability to analyze financial reports and take corrective action
  • Proficiency in forecasting and business volume planning
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to food and beverage operations

Job Duties

  • Dedicate 51% of each day to management and supervisory duties
  • Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of various food and beverage sub-departments including catering, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, purchasing and stewards
  • Prepare and monitor annual budget, revenue goals, and expenses for the food and beverage department
  • Generate weekly and monthly business volume forecasts and plan accordingly
  • Review and analyze various financial reports to monitor overall food and beverage performance and take corrective actions as needed
  • Craft monthly variance narrative to department financials
  • Monitor market conditions impacting menu offerings, business volume, and profitability
  • Execute inventory control and calculation for monthly analysis and reconciliation
  • Identify opportunities to control food costs, bar costs, and other expenses and act accordingly
  • Communicate financial goals and results to direct reports weekly and monthly
  • Develop all departmental financial forecasts including catering
  • Direct ordering amounts, timing of orders, invoice settlement and accuracy, and storage temperatures
  • Research vendor opportunities, pricing, service, and evaluate vendor relationships
  • Implement policies and procedures for the food and beverage department, ensuring compliance with company, federal, state and local standards and laws
  • Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, direct work, evaluate performance, reward and discipline associates
  • Manage department members including sous chef, line cooks, stewards, food and beverage managers, bar manager, servers, bartenders, and server assistants
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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