Birmingham, Alabama
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The Club
Nestled in the heart of of Birmingham, Alabama, the Mountain Brook Club stands as an epitome of Southern charm and refined elegance. Established with a rich history dating back to 1929, this esteemed private club has become a cherished destination for those seeking a blend of recreational amenities, social camaraderie, and unparalleled hospitality.
Mountain Brook Club continues to uphold its legacy through continued revitalization while honoring the traditions of the Club’s nearly 100-years of existence. As a result, the Club recently underwent a $20MM complete renovation of the Clubhouse that included i$1MM for the addition of pickleball courts.
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Club Mission Statement
A private country club, whose members and their families enjoy a long tradition of excellence surrounded by beautiful architecture and genuine southern hospitality.
Employee Mission Statement
We provide a high level of service that is friendly and familiar to our members.
the position
Mountain Brook Club is searching for a committed, proactive, and passionate hospitality professional to assume the role of Director of Food and Beverage. This person enjoys working in an exciting private club environment. He or she must have the ability to lead and motivate the culinary team to deliver exceptional and diverse experiences to the membership.
The Director of Food and Beverage will coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Food and Beverage operation, upholding the rich tradition of the Club while introducing new and exciting programming and offerings. This individual will work closely with the managers and staff to deliver personalized, high-touch service to the club members
Characteristics, Traits & Responsibilities
▪ A positive and enthusiastic personality with passion for the hospitality industry.
▪ A natural leadership style which promotes an engaged, motivated staff.
▪ A mind for innovation and action with an ability to act as a thought partner with leadership
▪ A hands-on leader that has the ability to nurture and grow a team.
▪ Ability to consistently hire, train, motivate and develop a high performing team in a top tier private club..
▪ Possess experience developing programming and events to engage members of all age demographics.
▪ The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
▪ The ability to think strategically to continually move the Club toward attaining a increased level of excellence.
▪ Disciplined follow-through to ensure the vision and goals of the Club come to fruition.
▪ The ability to cultivate a high-level of member satisfaction through consistency in services and amenities.
▪ A strong understanding of top-notch experiences for Club members and guests.
▪ Effective fiscal management through development and delivery of actual operational and capital results in alignment with approved budgets.
▪ The desire to maintain a high level of visibility among members and staff as the face of the Food and Beverage operations.
▪ Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to balance multiple areas of responsibility simultaneously.
▪ Be adept in conflict management and problem solving; receiving and addressing member feedback in a timely manner
▪ Strong knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, staying up-to-date with current beverage trends to implement a robust beverage program.
▪ Help to facilitate a team environment with morale, high ethical standards and efficient use of resources to ensure a healthy work environment, free of safety risks and any form of harassment, that will position Mountain Brook Club as a preferred employer in the community
characteristics
qualifications
Qualifications
✓ A 3-5 years of progressive hospitality management experience, in a luxury hospitality setting
✓ Hospitality Management Degree is a plus
✓ TIPs or a beverage certification preferred
✓ The position is available immediately.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers an excellent bonus and benefit package.
IMPORTANT
Interested candidates should submit résumés along with a detailed cover letter which addresses the qualifications and describes your alignment/ experience with the prescribed position by Friday, October 25, 2024
These documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, Mountain Brook DFB Cover Letter” and “Last Name, First Name, Mountain Brook DFB Résumé”) respectively to: Careers@thedeloziergroup.com.
All requested information, along with references, should be emailed to the address above.
Search Executives
Patrick DeLozier
Managing Partner (843) 707-5210 lpatrickdelozier@thedeloziergroup.com
Rebecca Gentry
Search Executive and Consultant (501) 307-8587
rgentry@thedeloziergroup.com
David Arraya Managing Director (786) 760-1564 darraya@thedeloziergroup.com
www.thedeloziergroup.com