Our Ned’s Club members expect the most exclusive dining, entertainment and culinary experiences across our variety of spaces. As our Director of Food & Beverage you'll thrive in our fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks and projects with flair, efficiency, and independence.
Our culture is one of vibrant energy paired with unwavering support. We’re seeking a Director of Food & Beverage who excels in collaboration, communicates effectively, and is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service. Your attention to detail and customer-focused approach will ensure that every guest experience at Ned's Club is not just memorable, but truly extraordinary.
You will have the extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with our renowned Chef's and Mixologist in launching new innovative ideas in the Nation's Capital. In this role, you will recruit and lead a talented team, fostering an inspiring and collaborative environment that brings Ned's Club vision to life while delivering exceptional culinary and unparalleled beverage experience's for our members.
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What’s the role?
Director of Food & Beverage
About The Ned:
The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.
Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to have opened a Ned’s Club in the US capital in 2025, our fourth and newest location.
The property:
Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW.
The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-storey building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.
The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.
Reporting to the General Manager and part of the Executive Committee, the Director of Food & Beverage has an essential impact on the Food & Beverage Operation. You will be
• Responsible for maintaining the Ned's Club food and beverage (F&B) operation in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Upholding Ned’s Club service standards and create an approachable yet elevated atmosphere for members, guests and staff within The Library, The Gallery, The Drawing Room, Founders Dining Room, Kaia & Kaia Terrace and Events Space.
• Owning the full P&L lifecycle including forecasting, business improvement plans and manage payroll/labor, budgets, and revenue.
• Partners with Area Managing Director and General Manager to develop, enhance and create systems that encourage efficient and effective service standards that elevate members, guests, and staff experience.
• Able to implement and lead staff training to educate on product awareness to Ned’s Club food program and drink initiatives through storytelling, demos and guest speakers.
• Collaborating interdepartmentally to ensure all member and guest experiences are supported by various members of the team and are briefed on expectations to always execute top-notch service.
• Partaking in the recruitment process by identifying talent gaps working with People & Development/Recruitment to attract/acquire talent.
• Supporting new hire on-boarding and training to ensure the Food & Beverage (F&B) / Floor team is polished, elevated and approachable.
• Developing innovative revenue channels that result in profit streams and support achieving/overachieving goals.
• Partnering with membership to gather members’ feedback and develop initiatives that address and highlight concerns.
• Partners with Executive Chef to align with vision and expectation on service deliverables.
• Observing/enhancing members and guest experience through unparalleled service.
• Handling guest service enhancements and glitch resolution in case of member complaints or negative comments, train the team on Medallia scores and maintain high guest satisfaction scores.
• Managing expectations on sponsorship and brand alignment, work closely with sponsorship team.
• Able to work various shifts to support the operation during peak hours and special events.
• Able to stand for long periods of time supporting the operation and able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds
What The Ned can give you:
• Salary range of $160,000 to $195,000 per year based on experience & qualifications
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant
• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates with our Line & Saguaro hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays.
• Paid time off to include vacation, holidays, sick, etc…
• 401k matching
• Employee assistance program –advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives
At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion programme is central to making that vision a reality.
Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.
All candidates must be able to live and work in the US to be considered for this role.
Apply today and join us as our Director of Food & Beverage
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Ned's Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and those who bring diverse viewpoints to our business.
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