Job Details

Job Location: Hope Valley Country Club - Durham, NC 27707

Position Type: Full-Time (More than 30 hours a week)

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

About Hope Valley Country Club

Founded in 1926, Hope Valley Country Club is an elite private club featuring a classic Donald Ross–designed golf course, a state-of-the-art tennis facility, a resort-style pool complex, and a warm, inviting clubhouse offering first-class dining, recreation, and programming. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Hope Valley sits in the heart of one of the Southeast’s most vibrant and exciting regions.

Position Summary

Hope Valley Country Club is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to support daily operations and help deliver exceptional experience for members and their guests. This role plays a key part in leading front-of-house service teams, maintaining high standards of service, and assisting with club dining, events, and special functions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with daily management of all food and beverage operations, including dining outlets, banquets, and special events
• Lead and supervise front-of-house staff to ensure consistently exceptional service
• Support hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management of service staff
• Maintain a visible presence on the floor, engaging with members and guests to ensure satisfaction
• Collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless service execution
• Assist in planning and executing club events, tournaments, and private functions
• Monitor service quality, cleanliness, and overall presentation of dining areas
• Support inventory management, ordering, cost controls, and COGS tracking
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Handle member feedback professionally and resolve service-related concerns promptly

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in food and beverage operations, hospitality management, or private club dining
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong guest-service mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop service teams
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and beverage service
• Experience with banquet and event service a plus
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Why Join Bobby Jones Links & Hope Valley?

• Opportunity to work at a historic, prestigious private club
• Supportive culture built around strong values and professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A team-focused environment committed to excellence and continuous improvement

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and club point of sales systems.
• Familiarity with food handling, safety, and other restaurant guidelines.
• Significant experience in the food and beverage industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: Walk, sit, stand for long periods of time, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly; up to 50 lbs. occasionally and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Indoor conditions that may be warm.