Food & Beverage Manager

About the Club

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 a long way since its 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 Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of all dining outlets at Tokeneke Club, including the Main Dining Room, Bistro, and Beach Grill. This leadership role ensures exceptional member experiences through seamless service execution, effective staff supervision, and operational oversight.

• Hiring, onboarding, training, and managing seasonal front‑of‑house staff, including interns
• Creating weekly schedules for clubhouse and beach grill personnel
• Leading pre‑shift meetings and communicating key service updates and priorities
• Maintaining high service standards and addressing member needs and concerns promptly
• Supporting dining room operations during service hours with active floor presence
• Coordinating with the culinary team to ensure smooth front‑of‑house/back‑of‑house collaboration
• Managing daily menu updates, printing, and reservation systems
• Overseeing event setup, service assignments, and execution of private functions
• Monitoring labor costs and assisting with budget adherence in coordination with the Director of Food & Beverage
• Ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and overall appearance of all F&B outlets
• Performing end‑of‑day closing procedures, including securing facilities

• Salary Range: $55,000-$70,000, Full‑Time, Year‑Round, Exempt
• Health and Vision insurance (95% club paid)
• Life insurance (100% club paid)
• Paid time off (4 weeks)
• Holiday and Annual performance bonuses
• 3% retirement contribution after 1 year
• CMAA local and national membership dues
• Cell phone allowance $50/month

• Oversee all daily food & beverage services across all outlets, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience for all members and guests
• Supervise the workflow of all front of house employees to ensure efficient, effective, and courteous service
• Manage all reservations, seating, and table assignments in each dining outlet
• Serve as a liaison between the culinary and front of the house teams
• Ensure all staff is properly attired in uniform and prepared for work each shift
• Assign sections and job responsibilities to staff for member services and events, prepare equipment prep list, create food cards and decorate for events
• Maintain adequate staff/member ratios to ensure proper service levels are maintained
• Assist in the development and management of work schedules for all food and beverage personnel, based on operational and Club business demands
• Assist with the development of job descriptions and performance expectations for all Food and Beverage personnel
• Participate in the design, review, and implementation of dining programs to ensure successful and memorable dining experiences
• Oversee the cleanliness and sanitation of all dining outlets to ensure a safe, healthy, and sanitary environment for members, employees, and guests at all times
• Participate and manage all food and beverage related expenditures in accordance with budget
• Monitor weekly front‑of‑house labor hours
• Spot‑check vendor invoices for pricing accuracy or discrepancies (e.g., being charged for 3 cases when 2 were received)
• Creating and maintaining par‑level sheets for dining room essentials to prevent over ordering or shortages

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with physical demands including standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, talking, hearing, and the ability to lift 50 or more pounds.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume to the contact information below.