CLUB MANAGER

Commander, Navy Installations CommandNewport, Rhode Islandusajobspublished 11/10/2026

This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. This position is responsible for the control and accomplishment of management functions associated with the administration, management, operation and utilization of facilities and assets.

Major duties

The incumbent directs and oversees the daily activities and overall operations of a full-service club. Responsibilities include ensuring the effective delivery of food and beverage services, social activities, and entertainment programs for authorized patrons and their guests. Establishes and implements operating procedures for food service, beverage operations, catering, marketing, and menu planning while ensuring the effective management and accountability of assigned facilities, equipment, and resources. Oversees the financial management of club operations by developing and administering annual appropriated and non-appropriated budgets, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining appropriate financial controls. Ensures operational resources, inventory, merchandise, furnishings, and equipment are properly maintained and accounted for. Addresses inventory discrepancies, initiates necessary adjustments or reports, and ensures required financial reports and management requests are completed within established deadlines. Provides leadership and oversight of employees by establishing training expectations, monitoring performance, and ensuring staff members are properly prepared to carry out their assigned responsibilities. Promotes a productive work environment and ensures employment practices are consistent with applicable equal employment opportunity requirements. Collaborates with installation leadership, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) personnel, vendors, suppliers, and other organizational partners to coordinate club activities, communicate operational requirements, address concerns, and support the successful delivery of services and special events. Ensures assigned facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, secure, and serviceable condition. Identifies and resolves deficiencies involving workplace safety, food sanitation, security, and facility maintenance to support compliance with applicable standards and requirements. Includes scheduling, assigning work, setting priorities, approving/disapproving leave and evaluating performance. Assigns and prioritizes work, evaluates performance, recommends awards/pay adjustments, approves/disapproves leave requests, recommends candidates for hire, supporting Equal Employment Opportunity mandates and objectives and initiates corrective and/or disciplinary actions via the appropriate channels as required. See attached Statement of Authority.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possess the following: Possess a minimum of five (5) years experience in the food/beverage field, with a minimum of two (2) years at a management level. Must possess a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience. Specific education and/or training in food service operations is strongly preferred. Knowledge of and experience in the application of a broad range of club management principles, concepts and methodology to a variety of activities and services provided by a full-service operation. Typical services may include, but is not limited to: alcoholic beverage service, limited lunchtime buffet or table services, bingo nights, weekend live music and dancing, specialty evening dining and salad bars, and catering services to accommodate private parties and groups. Knowledge of DOD and Navy club policies, regulations, administrative practices and procedures related to management, planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating club social and recreational programs and for the efficient operation and use of assigned facilities and equipment is preferred.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.