What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food & Beverage People Partner position at The Country Club of Virginia, Inc?
The Country Club of Virginia is seeking a hospitality leader to serve as the primary people partner for our Food & Beverage operation across two campuses. This role combines leadership coaching, employee development, workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and culture-building to support one of the Club's largest and most visible departments.
This is not a traditional HR role. We are looking for someone who understands hospitality operations, enjoys developing people, and wants to help leaders and teams perform at their best. Prior HR experience is helpful but not required.
What You'll Do
- Partner with Food & Beverage leaders on staffing, retention, workforce planning, and team development
- Coach managers through performance management, accountability, employee relations, and leadership challenges
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and leadership development initiatives
- Analyze workforce trends and recommend practical solutions to improve engagement and retention
- Champion employee engagement, recognition, and service culture initiatives
- Serve as a visible and trusted partner to employees and leaders throughout the operation
What We're Looking For
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in hospitality, food & beverage, restaurants, hotels, private clubs, or similar service-focused environments
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational setting
- Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive situations
- Passion for developing people and strengthening workplace culture
Why CCV?
Exceptional member experiences begin with exceptional employee experiences. This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, strengthen leadership capability, and support hundreds of employees while partnering with some of the hospitality industry's most talented professionals.
Hospitality Leaders are Encouraged to Apply. If you've built your career leading teams in food & beverage, hotels, restaurants, or private clubs and are passionate about developing people, we would love to hear from you!
Club Profile
The Country Club of Virginia is one of America’s oldest and finest private, member-owned clubs. CCV is currently ranked #7 on the Platinum Clubs of America list out of thousands of recognized clubs. Located in Richmond, Virginia, CCV was established in 1908 and is one of the nation’s largest full-service country clubs. The Club’s 8,000 members support 1,111 acres containing two superb clubhouses situated seven miles apart, 54 holes of golf, 24 tennis courts, five squash courts, three platform tennis courts, a 100,000 square foot fitness complex, five pools, five dining outlets, three snack bars, and special event venues. Consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Richmond, CCV employs a staff of over 800 in season and has an operating budget in excess of $52 million.
CCV conducts post-offer drug tests and criminal background screenings.