Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Salary : $60,048.22 Annually
Location : FL 33412, FL
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 25-404289
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: GOLF OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 04/28/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team. Come join our family.
Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the Food and Beverage Manager, while working closely with the Chef and Assistant Chef to oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training, and implementation necessary to achieve stated objectives. The role emphasizes operational tasks, such as staff scheduling, training, and event setup, ensuring the highest standards of service are upheld. The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager will also assume operational leadership in the absence of the Food and Beverage Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
This position is supervised by the Food and Beverage Manager, Head Golf Professional(s), and General Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises Bartenders/Servers/Food Service Attendants and additional part-time staff as assigned
Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

• Follows and implements all procedures and policies as described in the Palm Beach Gardens' Golf Course Manual, as well as the Community Services Division procedures and the City's Policies and Procedures
• Must have a working knowledge of the financial and maintenance and safety procedures to provide effective daily operations of the facility
• Enforces policies and standard operating procedures regarding facility use, and financial operations for staff and patrons alike
• Acts as a productive committee member when assigned or in the absence of the Food and Beverage Manager
• Co-develops and implements menus for all food outlets by collaborating with the Food and Beverage Manager, Chef, and Assistant Chef using market trends, administration input, and product mix
• Supervises FOH staff and manage daily operational tasks, ensuring quality service and cleanliness.
• Ensure that all FOH employees are trained and up to date on safe services practices and all required licenses are current
• Schedule all FOH staff as needed to uphold the highest services standards
• Achieve Club objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations for both a la cart and private events (banquets)
• Be knowledgeable of City policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of City policies, rules and procedures
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner
• Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the Club, employees, and guests
• Collaborating with the Food and Beverage Manager, Head Golf Professional(s), and General Manager, to develop and implement F&B departmental budgets and goals
• Properly manage the schedule to reflect busier days, times, months, seasons, to effectively maximize the part time employee salaries and to provide adequate coverage to maintain a profitable and professional operations
• Acts as decision-maker in the absence of the Food and Beverage Manager; attends all management meetings; actively participates in collaborative initiatives
• Assists the golf operations and golf MOD's with ensuring a clean, organized, and professional daily operation and assisting with opening or closing facility duties as required
• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage Manager on events, ensuring proper staging and clean up for tournaments, banquets and special events.
• Prepare reports and paperwork related to staffing, event setups, and operational performance
• Step in as Manager on Duty (MOD) in the absence of the Food and Beverage Manager to handle guest concerns, staffing, and overall operations.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are met and maintained through regular inspections and staff training.
• All other functions and duties as assigned

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• Assists with various peripheral duties including the picking up of supplies, ordering materials, running errands, arranging for the rental and/or maintenance of equipment and set-ups for special events
• Composes and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness
• Ability to provide backup to related positions as division needs require
• Ability to operate a city vehicle as division needs require
• Responds to emergency operations as assigned and acts as an EM team member during Emergency management activation within City limits as assigned, including F&B prep for EM facilities staff, and/or assuming a leadership role on all EM team pre, during, or post event

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of Front-of-the-House and Back-of-House experience
• Previous experience in a restaurant or within the hospitality industry in a managerial role required. Previous golf club experience is preferred.
• 2-3 years managerial experience at a restaurant; former dining venue with accompanying golf or entertainment preferred
• Prior kitchen or events management and strongly preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Special Qualifications/Preferences

Current Certifications in the following, or ability to obtain certifications within 6 months of hire unless otherwise specified. Must present original certifications or copies of both sides of all certifications.

• CPR (required)
• Servsafe Manager certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
• First Aid (required)
• AED Training (required)
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record (required)

Eligibility:Coverage in the City's group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.

Health Insurance:Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a bi-weekly basis as follows
TIERHMOPPOHDHP
Employee Only$0$0$0
Family$58.00$110.00$30.00

On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center:Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City's Health Plan. No-copays for doctor's visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center

Dental Insurance:PPO plan offered through Humana, provided at no cost

Life Insurance:Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000 provided at no cost

Short Term Disability:Non-probationary employees eligible for 60% of salary up to 26 weeks, provided at no cost.

Long Term Disability:60% of salary up to $5,000 monthly, provided at no cost

Employee Assistance Program: Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost.

Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness.

Pension Plan:Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.

Holidays:Eleven (11) days per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per calendar year.

Personal Leave:Sixteen (16) hours accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal time away from work Personal Leave is tiered based on years of service and increases overtime.

Optional Voluntary Benefits:Employee Rental Assistance Program, Vision Care Insurance Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC Group Policies, 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education's PSLF Program.
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