Club Details

Tokeneke Club

4 Butlers Island Rd
Darien, CT 06820

Unique Club/Facility Details

The Tokeneke Club is nestled in a private enclave on an idyllic cove, with breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound. The club serves as a treasured retreat from the demands of daily life. Incorporated in 1907, the Tokeneke Club has come a long way since it’s simple beginnings, now with over 340 member families and a robust waitlist. Unchanged however, is the club’s steadfast commitment to a fun, family-centric culture. The club features the highest caliber of food and beverage services at multiple formal and casual dining outlets as well as private event venues. The club boasts a premier level racquets program, regarded as one of the best in Fairfield County, with nine (9) har-tru tennis courts, and four (4) paddle tennis courts. In addition to racquet sports, the club has an Olympic sized swimming pool, a private beach and club cabanas.

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

Age of Club: 119
Number of Members: 340
Club Ownership: Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume: $6,000,000.00
Annual Dues Volume: $3,000,000.00
Annual Food Sales: $1,300,000.00
Annual Beverage Sales: $600,000.00
This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.

Golf Facilities

Golf facilities unspecified

Racquet Facilities

  • 9 outdoor Hard courts
4 paddle courts located at alternate location

Swimming Facilities

  • 1 Outdoor
brand new 2024

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

  • 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 90
  • 1 Formal Dining Room that seats 120
  • 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 80
  • 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 250

Job Details

Date Posted

1/27/2026

Job Title

Director of Food and Beverage

Job Description

The Director of Food & Beverage is a senior leadership role reporting to the Clubhouse Manager, responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of food and beverage service at Tokeneke Club. This includes oversight of à la carte dining, member events, private functions, and seasonal programming. The role requires high-level vision and day-to-day management to ensure consistently exceptional member experiences. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing staff across all F&B outlets
  • Managing budgets and beverage programs
  • Maintaining service and cleanliness standards, and ensuring smooth coordination with the Executive Chef on menus and events.
  • The Director is also responsible for planning and executing all member events
  • Upholding safety protocols
  • Enforcing club policies
  • Championing a culture of hospitality and service excellence throughout the Club

This position demands strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for delivering world-class service in a dynamic and member-focused environment

Candidate Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Food & Beverage operations, preferably within a private club, hospitality, or luxury service environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across multiple outlets and service styles
  • Strong financial acumen, with proven experience managing budgets, controlling costs, forecasting, and analyzing financial performance
  • Extensive knowledge of food and beverage service standards, beverage programs, wine management, and event execution
  • Comprehensive understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations, with the ability to enforce compliance and best practices
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with members, staff, vendors, and club leadership
  • Experience collaborating with Executive Chefs and culinary teams on menu development, programming, and service execution
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, events, and operational demands simultaneously
  • Proficiency in hospitality technology and systems, including POS platforms (NorthStar), reservation systems, scheduling tools, and operational software
  • Professional demeanor with a genuine passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering elevated member experiences
  • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by club operations

Educational Requirements

Date Position Available

Immediately

Salary Range

$75,000.00 to $89,999.00

Other Benefits

  • Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000, Full-Time, Year-Round, Exempt
  • Health/Vision insurance (95% club paid)
  • Life insurance (100% club paid)
  • Paid time off (4 weeks)
  • Holiday bonus
  • Performance bonus up to 10% of salary
  • 3% retirement contribution after 1 year
  • CMAA local and national membership dues
  • Cell phone allowance $100/month
  • Clothing allowance
  • Annual allowance for continuing education

Please send resumes to:

Isaac Storandt
GM/COO
4 Butlers Island Rd
Darien, Connecticut, CT 06820
istorandt@tokenekeclub.org

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