Palm Aire Country Club is seeking a polished, hands-on Food & Beverage Director to lead and elevate our dining and hospitality experience. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for shaping the culture, enforcing standards and delivering an exceptional member experience across all food and beverage operations. We are looking for a consummate professional, someone who leads with purpose, takes ownership and demonstrates a genuine investment in the team, the product and the Club.
This role is ideal for a leader who understands that excellence is in the details, standards must be upheld and accountability drives results. If you’re the kind of professional who doesn’t walk past a problem, believes in training over shortcuts and takes pride in running a disciplined, high-performing operation, you’ll thrive here.
About the Role
The Food & Beverage Director plays a pivotal role in delivering a refined, member-focused dining experience that reflects the prestige of Palm Aire Country Club. This position oversees all front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring seamless service, strong collaboration and consistently high standards across all outlets.
This role requires a leader who is present, detail-oriented and fully engaged in the day-to-day operation, setting expectations, following through and ensuring execution at the highest level.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all food and beverage operations, including dining rooms, bar and events
- Enforce service standards and ensure consistency in execution across all outlets
- Maintain a strong attention to detail in service, presentation and environment
- Provide appropriate oversight consistent with a senior leadership role ensuring accountability at all levels
- Develop and implement structured training programs that elevate team performance
- Hold team members accountable while fostering a professional, respectful culture
- Partner with the Executive Chef to deliver innovative, high-quality dining experiences
- Build and manage operational leadership schedules, ensuring proper coverage and execution
- Drive project completion with a focus on excellence and follow-through
- Actively engage with members to ensure satisfaction and build lasting relationships
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, cost control and revenue growth
- Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation and regulatory standards
What We’re Looking For
- A hospitality leader with proven experience in food and beverage operations
- A strong commitment to training, development, and staff accountability
- A professional who leads by example and takes pride in maintaining high standards
- Exceptional attention to detail and operational discipline
- Ability to balance hands-on leadership with strategic oversight
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- Someone who is personally invested in the success of the Club and the team
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in food and beverage or hospitality operations
- Experience in a private club, resort or upscale dining environment preferred
- Proven ability to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Strong background in staff training, scheduling and performance management
- Demonstrated success in enforcing service standards and driving accountability
- Solid financial knowledge including budgeting, cost control and labor management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- ServSafe and TIPS certifications (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)
Work Schedule & Expectations
This role requires flexibility and presence during peak service times, including weekends and holidays. It’s not a 9–5 position—but it’s also not a late-night concept. We operate with intention, structure, and respect for both the membership experience and our team’s time.
Why Join Palm Aire Country Club
We believe great service starts with a great team and we take care of ours.
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible employees)
- Above-market PTO and sick time
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Leadership that values professionalism, accountability and consistency
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a premier private club environment