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Desert Willow Golf Resort

38995 Desert Willow Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
20 -- -- City of Palm Desert Managed by KemperSports
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
$11,000,000.00 -- $1,500,000.00 $1,000,000.00

Golf Facilities

  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Hurdzan and Fry
  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Hurdzan and Fry

Tennis Facilities

Tennis facilities unspecified

Swimming Facilities

Swimming facilities unspecified

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

  • Ballroom that seats 250
  • Casual Dining Room that seats 120
  • Meeting Room that seats 170
  • Meeting Room that seats 50
  • Lounge/Bar that seats 50
  • Outdoor Dining that seats 200

Special Club Features

Desert Willow Golf Resort located in the center of the Coachella Valley between Palm Springs and Indio, California, Palm Desert is the retail hub and business center for the entire California Desert. Desert Willow Golf Resort is a world-class public premium municipal facility featuring 36 holes of Championship golf designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, and tour consultant John Cook.  Desert Willow provides an upscale “Private Club” experience. The 39,000 square foot clubhouse hosts golf events, wedding parties, special events, a scenic restaurant and bar, all in a spectacular setting with endless views of the mountains surrounding the desert. The location and professional staff of Desert Willow Golf Resort provides a dramatic, friendly and comfortable atmosphere for our guests.

Club is open 7 days per week, 12 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

4/28/2020

Job Title

Food & Beverage Director

Brief Job Description

Food & Beverage Director - Position Summary

Responsible for all food and beverage service for the club.  Directly supervises all food and beverage staff including restaurant service, banquet service, turnstand and beverage cart staff. Plans and implements budgets. Hires, trains and supervises subordinates. Applies relevant marketing principles to assure that the wants and needs of guests are consistently exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop the annual food and beverage budget and operating plan.  Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure profit goals are achieved as outlined.
  • Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure customer service standards are achieved with minimum employee cost.  Monitor activities to ensure compliance with Company payroll policies and procedures.
  • Ensure maintenance of all appropriate sanitation standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, kitchen food service equipment and preparation areas, food storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, dining areas, patio, snack bar areas, bar areas, restrooms, and beverage carts.
  • Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate fixtures, equipment, appliances, vehicles, etc.
  • Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain par-stock levels on food and beverage inventories and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
  • Monitor internal cost controls for the department.  Ensure quality levels of food and beverage products and maintain standards in production, presentation, services, facilities, and guest satisfaction.
  • Sell food and beverage services to potential outing clients/members, show facilities and assist in planning as needed.  Develop promotional programs to improve dollars per round.
  • Ensure compliance with operating guidelines related to the R.A.M. or Tips programs. Ensure operations comply with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations, relating to food and beverage sanitation, alcohol and tobacco, and ADA requirements.
  • Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.
  • Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
  • Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
  • Perform other duties as appropriate.

Candidate Qualifications

Education/Qualifications/Certifications

  • College degree or acceptable professional organization certification preferred.
  • 5 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.
  • Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Educational Requirements

Date Position Available

Negotiable

Salary Range

$70,000.00 to $79,999.00

Other Benefits

Please send resumes to:

Derek White
General Manager
38995 Desert Willow Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
PHONE: 7602750582
dwhite@desertwillow.com

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