Food and Beverage Director

About Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club

Shepherd's Hollow is one of Southeast Michigan's premier hospitality brands, seamlessly integrating an award-winning golf course with a majestic banquet venue, The Station. Our identity is defined by the property's natural beauty and architecture, which is utilized to enhance the guest experience. We maintain an unrelenting focus on detail and continuous operational improvement, prioritizing course conditioning, service standards, culinary excellence, and organization to ensure an exceptional experience for every guest.

The Opportunity

Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to oversee our entire Food and Beverage Operation. This is a critical management position responsible for maintaining and elevating the high standards of service and quality across our a la carte and banquet divisions.

Key Responsibilities

The Food and Beverage Director will oversee culinary, service, housekeeping, and houseman teams for both daily a la carte service and extensive banquet operations.

Specific duties include:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, coordinate, and direct all Food and Beverage operations to meet daily needs and ensure consistent, high-quality customer service.


• Be responsible for the hiring, scheduling, and comprehensive training of all staff.


• Develop and maintain a strong culture of "lateral service," emphasizing that every team member contributes to the overall success of the organization.


• Ensure that all F&B outlets are adequately staffed while maintaining budgetary constraints.


• Enforce operational standards, systems, and SOPs to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality.

Operational & Financial Oversight:

• Manage and execute special events, including weddings, showers, golf outings, and house-run events.


• Oversee the entire Beverage Program, including ordering, inventory management, and menu development.


• Drive revenue generation in a la carte offerings and implement effective cost containment strategies across all food and beverage operations.


• Be responsible for managing food costs, controlling inventory, and upholding menu standards.


• Ensure that operational standards meet all sanitation codes, laws, food storage regulations, and loss prevention protocols.


• Work closely with all departments to ensure the overall success and synergy of the organization.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a job history demonstrating appropriate succession and career progression.

• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, with at least 5 years in a management position.


• Background: Extensive hotel and/or banquet experience is highly desired.


• Education: A Hospitality Degree is preferred.


• Personal Attributes:




• Excellent organization and communication skills.


• Acute attention to detail.


• A calm demeanor and presence of mind under stress.


• A strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.


• Competitive by nature, with a strong initiative and cooperative spirit.


• Natural aptitude and ability to effectively multi-task.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 - $110,000


• Bonus Plan


• Health Care


• Golfing Privileges


• Meals while working

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club care of Kelly Dougherty.

• Email: [email protected]


• Address: 9085 Big Lake Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346


• Phone: (248) 922-0300