Club Details

Shoal Creek Golf Club

100 New Williamsburg Drive
Shoal Creek, AL 35242-5940

Unique Club/Facility Details

Shoal Creek Golf Club, founded in 1977 and located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Birmingham, Alabama, is widely regarded as one of the premier golf clubs in the Southeast. Designed by Jack Nicklaus as his first solo golf course design project, Shoal Creek has consistently been recognized among the Top 100 golf courses in the United States by numerous national publications.

The Club has hosted multiple major championships, including:

  • 1984 & 1990 PGA Championship
  • 1986 U.S. Amateur
  • 2008 U.S. Junior Amateur
  • 2011–2015 Regions Tradition
  • 2018 U.S. Women’s Open

Shoal Creek is currently undergoing a significant reinvestment into both the clubhouse and golf course through an extensive restoration and capital improvement project. This renovation represents one of the largest investments in the Club’s history and creates a unique opportunity for a management professional to join the team during a transformational period for the operation.

Club Overview:

  • 535 total members
  • Robust National Membership program with more than 140 national memberships contributing approximately 60% of total operating revenue
  • Current Initiation Fees:
    • Full Membership: $115,000
    • National Membership: $115,000
  • 18-hole championship golf course with approximately 14,000 rounds annually
  • Jack Nicklaus’s first solo golf course design
  • 6-hole Little Links course
  • 3-acre short game practice park
  • 2-bay indoor Gene Sarazen Teaching Facility
  • Swimming pool operation (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
  • Fitness center
  • Six on-property cottages featuring 30 overnight rooms and 38 beds, generating approximately $775,000 annually in lodging revenue

Operational Information:

  • Annual operating budget: approximately $8.0 million
  • Food & Beverage revenue: approximately $1.2 million annually
  • Approximately 60% of F&B revenue derived from member dining
  • Club operates year-round, with peak utilization occurring during spring and fall seasons due to significant national membership activity.
Club is open 6 days per week, 12 months per year.

Age of Club: 49
Number of Members: 535
Average Age of Members: 52
Club Ownership: Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume: $8,000,000.00
Annual Dues Volume: $4,100,000.00
Annual Food Sales: $800,000.00
Annual Beverage Sales: $500,000.00
This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.

Golf Facilities

  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Jack Nicklaus

Racquet Facilities

Racquet facilities unspecified

Swimming Facilities

  • 1 Outdoor
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day

Other Athletic Facilities

Small Fitness Center (No staffing required)

Dining Facilities

  • 1 Casual Dining Room that seats 70
  • 1 Meeting Room that seats 30
  • 1 Private Function Room that seats 80
  • 1 Snack Bar that seats 50

Job Details

Date Posted

5/18/2026

Job Title

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for assisting with the daily operation of Shoal Creek Golf Club’s dining outlets, including the main dining room, bar, lounge, and turn operations. This position focuses heavily on member experience, staff leadership, service execution, scheduling, and operational consistency. The role provides hands-on management experience within a high-end private club environment and offers the opportunity to be part of the Club’s ongoing clubhouse and golf course restoration project.

Candidate Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within the private club industry
  • Ability to lead staff in a fast-paced hospitality environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business levels require
  • Previous restaurant, club, hotel, or hospitality leadership experience preferred, but not required
  • Interest in pursuing a long-term career in club management strongly preferred

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
  • Recent graduates and graduating seniors encouraged to apply
  • CMAA involvement or interest in club management is a plus

Date Position Available

June 10th

Salary Range

$55,000.00 to $59,999.00

Other Benefits

  • $2,500 discretionary bonus opportunity
  • 100% employer-paid individual healthcare coverage
  • Reasonable allocation for moving expense assistance
  • 401(k) with Club matching contribution
  • CMAA dues and continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Staff meals provided
  • Opportunity to be part of a major clubhouse and golf course reinvestment project at one of the premier private clubs in the Southeast

Please send resumes to:

Curtis Garner
Assistant General Manager
100 New Williamsburg Drive
Shoal Creek, AL 35242-5940
PHONE: 2053819481
curtisgarner@shoalcreekclub.com

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