About IMG Academy  
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: 

• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla. 

• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance 

• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches 

Job Title: Food & Beverage Manager 
Department: Golf Club 
Position Summary: Responsible for overseeing and facilitating all dining outlets, bars, banquets, catering services at IMG Academy’s Golf Club.  This role ensures the highest standards of service, quality, and presentation across dining experiences, while driving profitability and member satisfaction. 
 
The Food & Beverage Manager position is a hands-on leader who thrives in a hospitality environment, excels at team development, and can balance daily operations with strategic growth initiatives.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the restaurant service staff and responsible for the entire front of house operation 

• Provide continuous standards of service training of all service staff, including steps of service and name recognition of members 

• Monitor and ensure a high standard of service is delivered in a professional and friendly manner 

• Assist with inventory management

• Strategize with team regarding activations of events to help drive business from locals.

• Utilize Menu Design Programs to help elevate the menu design at restaurant and help be able to rotate out menu items with out having to redesign entire menu.

• Maintain proper staffing levels according to schedule and business volume 

• Assist with the coordination of special events in partnership with the Banquet Manager and Coordinator 

• Ensures the Food and Beverage Department is knowledgeable of daily activities, group and VIP guests as well as special requests and repeat guests. Check guest request log, making sure any special requests are carried out accordingly, greet guests upon arrival 

• Establish and maintain cost control systems for all Beverage-related inventories

• Meets or exceeds all financial and guest service obligations

• Monitor and maintain golf club cleanliness expectations

• Ensures that property maintains compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations

• Has strong knowledge of POS systems and creates/updates system regularly with content and pricing

• Handles guest challenges in a friendly and courteous manner

• Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow employees and other departments within the Golf Club 

• Have knowledge of and assist in emergency procedures as required

• Manage time effectively, meeting personal and company goals and working effectively with other members of the team 

• Support and maintain a high level of understanding of the Golf Club and IMG Academy

• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience at a managerial level or equivalent 

• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage areas with emphasis on service standards and employee training 

• Strong passion and knowledge for culinary excellence and customer service 

• Excellent customer service skills with a passion for hospitality and guest interaction 

• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

• Positive attitude with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Ability to lift, carry, move, push and pull equipment or boxes up to 40lbs

• Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift

• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc. 

• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time

• Frequent lifting and carrying trays of food and drinks  

Background Requirements: 

• Requires a background check upon offer. 

• Requires a pre-employment drug screen upon offer. 

Benefits:  
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.  
 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options 

• 401k with an Employer Match 

• Short Term and Long Term Disability 

• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D 

• Gym Discount Program 

• Pet Insurance 

• Wellbeing Program 

• and more! 

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.