Food & Beverage Manager, North Berwick Golf Club

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER OPPORTUNITY AT NORTH BERWICK GOLF CLUB

Reporting to the General Manager, the Food & Beverage Manager will oversee day-to-day front-of-house and bar operations, delivering warm, personal hospitality and service befitting North Berwick Golf Club’s international standing. With accountability for service quality, team performance, cost control and clubhouse presentation, the Manager will lead and develop the team, set clear expectations and work closely with the catering department to ensure seamless service across daily dining, visiting groups and Club functions. A visible, hands-on presence will be central to building relationships with members and guests, responding thoughtfully to feedback and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, while enhancing the beverage offering and strengthening commercial performance.

ABOUT NORTH BERWICK GOLF CLUB

Founded in 1832, North Berwick Golf Club holds a distinguished place in the game, with its West Links ranked 25th in GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Courses in the World for 2025–26. Set along the shores of the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, the course is celebrated for its imaginative design, coastal landscape and historic stone walls. Golf has been played here since the 17th century, and this enduring heritage, together with the quality and character of the West Links, continues to draw golfers from around the world.

The clubhouse provides a fitting conclusion to the golfing experience and remains central to the Club’s social life. Overlooking the 18th green, it dates to 1880, with original lockers, historic trophies and honours boards connecting its present-day community to generations past. Views across the links, town and harbour create a distinctive setting in which members and guests can relax and enjoy warm, attentive hospitality—a personal welcome that complements the Club’s international standing.

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER – POSITION OVERVIEW

Key Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house service, delivering a warm welcome, attentive hospitality and a professional response to member and guest feedback.
• Coordinate with the catering department and Club office to plan daily service, visiting groups and events, ensuring appropriate staffing and clubhouse preparation.
• Recruit, train and motivate the team, setting clear standards and supporting performance through regular feedback and reviews.
• Develop team capability and succession plans, while managing staffing levels and costs within agreed budgets.
• Oversee bar purchasing, stock control and deliveries, maintaining accurate records. Review suppliers and work with the General Manager to enhance the beverage offering and grow revenue.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation and upkeep throughout the clubhouse, supervising the cleaning team and coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing requirements, supported by appropriate staff training and accurate records.
• Manage opening, closing and security procedures, safeguarding cash, stock and Club property, and keeping the General Manager informed of operational performance and resource requirements.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience leading front-of-house and bar operations in a hospitality setting recognised for high standards and personal service.
• Natural warmth and hospitality at heart, with a genuine enjoyment of looking after people and making members and guests feel welcome, valued and well cared for.
• Sound service judgement, with the confidence to build relationships, anticipate needs and resolve concerns professionally.
• A track record of recruiting, training and developing teams, setting clear expectations and managing performance.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial discipline, including staffing cost control, beverage purchasing, stock management and supplier evaluation.
• Experience working closely with culinary teams and other departments to deliver seamless daily service, group bookings and events.
• A working knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing requirements, supported by a consistent approach to compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with close attention to detail and pride in service standards, clubhouse presentation and operational delivery.

EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant qualification in hospitality management, food and beverage management or a related discipline is desirable, although equivalent practical experience will be equally valued.
• Relevant training in food safety, health and safety, and responsible alcohol service.
• Supervisory or management training, with a commitment to continued professional development.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

A highly competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Applications close: Monday 9 th November 2026 Candidate selections and first interviews: mid-late November with second interviews shortly after.

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