Director of Food and Beverage

About the Club

The Tokeneke Club is nestled in a private enclave on an idyllic cove, with breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound. The club serves as a treasured retreat from the demands of daily life. Incorporated in 1907, the Tokeneke Club has come along way since it’s simple beginnings, now with over 340 member families and a robust waitlist. Unchanged however, is the club’s steadfast commitment to a fun, family-centric culture.

The club features the highest caliber of food and beverage services at multiple formal and casual dining outlets as well as private event venues. The club boasts a premier level racquets program, regarded as one of the best in Fairfield County, with nine (9) har-tru tennis courts, and four (4) paddle tennis courts. In addition to racquet sports, the club has an Olympic sized swimming pool, a private beach and club cabanas.

The Director of Food & Beverage is a senior leadership role reporting to the Clubhouse Manager, responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of food and beverage service at Tokeneke Club. This includes oversight of à la carte dining, member events, private functions, and seasonal programming. The role requires high-level vision and day-to-day management to ensure consistently exceptional member experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing staff across all F&B outlets
• Managing budgets and beverage programs
• Maintaining service and cleanliness standards, and ensuring smooth coordination with the Executive Chef on menus and events
• The Director is also responsible for planning and executing all member events
• Upholding safety protocols
• Enforcing club policies
• Championing a culture of hospitality and service excellence throughout the Club

This position demands strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for delivering world-class service in a dynamic and member-focused environment.

• Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000, Full-Time, Year-Round, Exempt
• Health/Vision insurance (95% club paid)
• Life insurance (100% club paid)
• Paid time off (4 weeks)
• Holiday bonus
• Performance bonus up to 10% of salary
• 3% retirement contribution after 1 year
• CMAA local and national membership dues
• Cell phone allowance $100/month
• Clothing allowance
• Annual allowance for continuing education

• Direct all food and beverage operations, including à la carte dining, member events, and private functions
• Maintain high visibility throughout the Clubhouse and Beach Grill to ensure smooth daily operations
• Oversee reservations, dining flow, and floor plans to optimize the member experience
• Ensure all dining and service spaces meet Club presentation standards
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and bi-weekly à la carte updates, assuming responsibility for POS programming and the formatting, presentation, and visual consistency of all menus
• Communicate menu changes with the Member Relations Manager for accurate in-house and online representation
• Benchmark and uphold service standards comparable to top-tier restaurants in Fairfield County and New York City
• Oversee the daily management and functionality of POS systems, printers, and food and beverage technology, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and operational continuity across all outlets

• Maintain all dining areas and private event spaces at the highest levels of cleanliness, organization, and readiness as well as other areas of the club as needed
• Establish and enforce cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards across all outlets
• Ensure dining and service areas are properly prepared and maintained
• Ensure proper maintenance of service equipment and coordinate necessary repairs or replacements

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train food and beverage staff across all outlets
• Develop and implement structured internship programs and mentor interns
• Establish and implement training and professional development of all service staff, including seasonal interns, to ensure exceptional service in accordance with Club standards
• Maintain staffing levels within budgeted labor guidelines
• Update and maintain job descriptions annually for entry-level staff
• Provide…