Food & Beverage and Private Events Manager

Tennessee National Golf Club, located in Loudon, Tennessee, is a prestigious private club known for its stunning lakefront setting and world-class amenities. The club features a Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, a marina, multiple dining venues including restaurants and bars, racquet and recreation facilities, a resort-style pool, a concert venue, hiking trails, and a state-of-the-art clubhouse. This gated community attracts members who value luxury, recreation, and a vibrant social atmosphere, making it one of the premier destinations in the region for both leisure and social engagement. The club’s commitment to exceptional hospitality and memorable member experiences is reflected in its investment in highly skilled professionals and its dynamic work environment. Tennessee National Golf Club fosters a culture that values work-life balance, teamwork, and career development within the hospitality sector.

The club is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Food & Beverage and Private Events Manager to join their team. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, with wages ranging between $19.50 and $23.00 per hour depending on experience, plus event sales commissions. The role is pivotal in managing the daily operations of the club’s dining outlets while simultaneously overseeing the private events program. This dual-function position asks for a hands-on leader who can skillfully balance restaurant floor management duties with private event sales and coordination responsibilities, offering a unique and rewarding challenge for a hospitality professional.

The Food & Beverage and Private Events Manager will provide operational support during service hours, uphold high service standards, coach front-of-house staff in real time, and manage scheduling and staff accountability alongside the Front-of-House Manager. This management presence ensures that all dining experiences, particularly during high-volume periods and private events, are executed flawlessly. Additionally, this manager will act as the primary point of contact for private event inquiries, conducting on-site consultations, creating detailed proposals, and managing bookings. They develop and manage Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) in collaboration with the executive kitchen team, and serve as the day-of coordinator ensuring that every event runs smoothly from setup through execution and breakdown.

Preferred candidates will have at least two years of supervisory or management experience in food and beverage or hospitality settings, with a strong interest in private event sales. Experience within private clubs, resorts, or upscale hospitality environments enhances the ability to deliver the premium service Tennessee National Golf Club expects. The ideal candidate will be skilled in team leadership, client communication, event coordination, and driving sales through proactive relationship building within the membership base and local community.

Tennessee National Golf Club offers an exciting opportunity to grow a career in hospitality within a vibrant and supportive environment. The club provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and a supportive team atmosphere with a healthy work-life balance. This role is ideal for a motivated professional ready to contribute to an outstanding team and help create extraordinary experiences for club members and guests alike.