Food & Beverage Manager - Lora Bay

Nestled between the shores of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment, Lora Bay, provides the perfect setting for golf. The lush green fairways, with tee decks ranging from 5,100 to 7,100 yards, are expertly designed to incorporate the natural terrain, providing spectacular views while challenging players of all levels.

We provide our team members with an opportunity to gather the tools they need to succeed in their careers. Whether you are a veteran hospitality professional, just embarking on your hospitality career, or looking for seasonal employment, our supportive management team will ensure a sense of belonging and that your participation and opinions are valued, enabling both individual and team success. Are you ready to take part in making memorable days on the bay?

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved every day through the passion and dedication of our people. If you’re excited to build meaningful solutions and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Lora Bay?

• Great people, beautiful location, safe and fun work environment
• Paid Training
• Free Golf
• Staff (and friends and family) discounts
• Company Events
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Health Care/Dental Care
• Disability Insurance/Life Insurance
• RRSP Match Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Are you a natural leader who is detail-oriented, organized, and a strong communicator? Do you love meeting new people and not only know what it means to meet guest expectations, but to ‘exceed them’ - even for breakfast? If you have experience leading a Food & Beverage team, hold your Smart Serve, are a self-starter, and can work under pressure with a sense of urgency when it comes to delivering exceptional service, keep reading and see if this role is for you!

Lora Bay Golf Club is seeking an experienced and guest-focused Food & Beverage Manager to join our team in Thornbury.

Our Food & Beverage Manager plays an important role in creating a welcoming dining experience for our members and guests, with overall responsibility for Front of House service across breakfast, lunch, dinner, the bar, and special event and conference services. Working closely with our Head Chef and kitchen team, Head Golf Professional, and Corporate Sales team, you’ll lead with tact and professionalism, respond positively to guest requests, and stay hands-on and on the floor during peak service to make sure every visit is seamless and enjoyable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates, communicates and motivates all staff to ensure outstanding guest service within all outlet operations
• Assist in the ordering and control of inventories of all supplies (i.e. beverage, small wares, linen)
• Maintains a regular onsite presence during all peak services times, and during conference events given the seasonal nature of the operation
• Ensures financial contribution and that all service standards are met by generating revenues, and cost control
• Ensures daily, weekly and monthly POS and group billings/postings are accurate completed and reported to resort accounting management
• Meets labor, beverage cost percentages and budgets
• Be passionate about the training of food and beverage team members and hold team members accountable
• Ensures and enforces that all aspects of front and back of house operation meet the highest of health and safety and sanitation standards
• Ensures compliance with all Government agencies, including Smart Serve, AGCO, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Labor statutory requirements
• Ensures the highest level of health and safety standards for all guests and team members
• Document and follow up all guest complaints/issues
• Ensure daily briefings are being taken place in all outlets
• Assist with the completion of monthly Food & Beverage inventories for all outlets

Qualifications:

• University degree or College Diploma in Hotel/Resort Management is an asset
• Minimum of 3+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a resort or hotel environment/operation.
• Must be computer literate, with experience in Windows, Internet, Excel, Outlook and Jonas POS
• Passionate and productive leadership skills
• Strong organizational, supervisory and communication skills
• Team player who fits into Lora Bay culture
• Dynamic, energetic, creative and positive presence and problem solver
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Maintain positive, professional, diplomatic and calm working relationships with all team members
• Smart Serve certified
• Food Handling Certification and First Aid/CPR certification an asset

Work Arrangement:

• Fast-paced environment, with about 80% of your time on the floor, hands-on with the team, and about 20% on office work
• Work indoors and outdoors in various climates across the spring, summer, and fall seasons, including the covered patio, dining room, and conference rooms
• Office environment: sitting and working at a desk or computer for administrative tasks
• Physical ability to:
• Walk, bend, and stand throughout an 8 hour shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Carry glassware, plates, glass racks, large platters, and chafing dishes
• Move furniture when preparing special arrangements and functions
• Must be able to work flexible, potentially long hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $65,000 to $75,000 per year (based on experience)

Vacancy Status:

• Replacement Vacancy

Interested?

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll support your growth and help you learn along the way.

Apply today and help us build what’s next.

Please submit your resume by November 15, 2026

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf Group of Companies will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not accept international applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that all hiring decisions are made directly by our team. We do not rely on automated AI screening tools in our recruitment process.