Food and Beverage Director

Westfield Insurance

  • Westfield Center, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Category: HospitalityJob Description:About Westfield Country ClubWestfield Country Club (WCC) is more than a private club - it's a central part of Westfield's hospitality experience and a place where business, community, and recreation have come together since 1937. In addition to serving private members, the club plays a key role in supporting Westfield's relationships by hosting employees, agency partners, and business guests throughout the year.Backed by the strength and stability of Westfield, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company founded in 1848, our hospitality operations benefit from a unique business model. This role offers the rare combination of corporate-supported infrastructure and competitive benefits-including health insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and professional development-within a dynamic, service-oriented environment.We're entering a new chapter with a brand-new clubhouse opening in Spring 2026, creating freshopportunities to shape experiences, build new traditions, and contribute to a team focused on high-quality service.The OpportunityWestfield Country Club is hiring a Director of Food & Beverage to lead a refreshed program that reflects a new era for the Club. With thoughtfully designed spaces and all-new kitchen and service facilities, this is a unique opportunity to shape how hospitality is delivered and build something lasting from the ground up.The physical spaces and service concepts are already defined. We are seeking a leader who can bring this vision to life by building a team, setting service standards, and leading day-to-day execution with excellence.This role oversees all food and beverage operations at the Club, including a la carte dining, events, on-course service, and poolside offerings. It delivers standout experiences to a wide-ranging audience that includes private members, business partners, guests, and Westfield employees. The Director works closely with culinary leadership, hospitality management, and key stakeholders across the organization to ensure consistency, coordination, and alignment.This is an opportunity to lead within a mission-driven environment where tradition and innovation intersect-and where your leadership will leave a lasting impact.Job Responsibilities
  • Lead the launch and ongoing operations of all food and beverage services within the Club
  • Hire, train, and develop a high-performing service team that reflects Westfield's values and standards
  • Establish and maintain service levels, staffing plans, and performance expectations
  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to ensure a consistent, high-quality guest experience
  • Partner with hospitality and club leadership on strategic planning, forecasting, and execution of events and daily service
  • Foster a welcoming, professional atmosphere for members, business partners, guests, , and Westfield employees
  • Manage financial performance and operational effectiveness, aligning with business priorities and customer service
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and internal policies
  • Represent food and beverage leadership in internal meetings, planning sessions, and cross-functional initiatives
Why WestfieldThis role offers the unique benefits of working in a hospitality environment supported by the resources of a larger company. Employees enjoy a well-rounded benefits program designed to promote personal and professional well-being, including:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Pension plan
  • Fitness Center and additional offerings
  • Parental and caregiver leave options
  • Career development and internal training opportunities
Job Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in Food and Beverages Services, Hospitality Management or a related field.
  • Degree in Culinary or related field, or commensurate experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
  • County and State Food Manager Certifications (ServSafe Manager)
Behavioral Competencies:
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Quality
  • Nimble Learning
  • Builds effective Teams
  • Business Insight
  • Develops Talent
  • Directs Work
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Manages Complexity
  • Strategic Mindset
Technical Skills:
  • Planning & Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Networking
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Menu Development and Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Reporting and Analysis
  • Vendor Management
  • Event Planning
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.About Us:Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd's of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.

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