Florida Yacht Club - Jacksonville, Florida

FOOD & BEVERAGE STAFF


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Kyle Bell

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Food & Beverage Director

Kyle, a Florida native, has been in food and beverage his whole career. After leaving the Air Force as an intelligence analyst stationed in Maryland at the National Security Agency, he joined Marriott International as a restaurant supervisor. After 10 years and many positions later, he left and went to work for Hilton as Food and Beverage Director. Admiring the restaurant life he left Hilton and was in charge of his own restaurant for Chili’s. Spending 7 years there as a Managing Partner, he learned a lot about truly being responsible for himself, his managers, the building and the people. He is married with 4 children and loves to be out on the boat and tries to golf when not at work.

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Coy Long

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Food & Beverage Manager

Originally from North Carolina, Coy moved to the Florida Keys over 10 years ago. After 2 years of diving the Florida reef system, he moved to Orlando to accept a position at The Walt Disney World Company. In 5 years in Orlando, Coy curated and taught both a whiskey and wine class for Disney, opened a restaurant for Universal Studios and was part of the latest renovation at Isleworth Golf and County Club. After his time in Orlando, Coy accepted a position as Beverage Manager at Timuquana Country Club where he oversaw a complete overhaul of the beverage program. He is thrilled to be able to bring his knowledge and experience to Florida Yacht Club.

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Zoey Lackey

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Food & Beverage Supervisor

Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. Zoey attended college at FSCJ and earned an Associates Degree. She worked at Jacksonville Golf & Country club since 2018 before joining the FYC in August of 2022 as an F&B Supervisor. Zoey is responsible for overseeing all F&B staff and providing guidance and support to ensure the best service for the members of the club. In her time off she enjoys going to the beach, traveling, & spending time with friends.