Director Of Food & Beverage

Summary: Responsible for the operational direction, administration and coordination of all activities of the food outlets owned and/or operated by the company. Supervise assigned staff in accordance with the departmental table of organization and works with interdepartmental personnel and department management to ensure the operational effectiveness of various outlets involving profitability, hours of operation, cost of operations, performance standards, and guest dining experiences. Ensures standards of food service are met.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Vice President of Food & Beverage with formulating the annual marketing plan and operating budgets for the operation; development and implementation of action plans to achieve established marketing and budget goals
• Monitors department’s financial reports, including monthly profit and loss statements, and take appropriate actions as necessary
• Develops and implements operational plans for food venues. Devises strategies to improve service product offerings. Ensures food options and experience are competitive within the market and exceed guest expectations
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, developing, and disciplining department management staff
• Works on special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Food & Beverage
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling labor within the department. Ensures adequate coverage in outlets based on business demands
• Works with Purchasing Department on developing product acquisition strategies
• Monitors maintenance and apperance of outlets and provides suggestions for improvement as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Responsible for ongoing analysis of financial reports to monitor the profitiablity and expenses of food operations. Provides suggestions to reduce cost or increase revenue as appropriate
• Conducts inspections of the food service areas to ensure facilities are consistent in the sanitation, safety and aesthetic standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Understanding of P&L, budgets, forecasting, scheduling and collective bargaining agreements
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5 years minimum related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in food and beverage in an upper level management capacity
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Beverage Administration, Business Administration or related area from a college or university preferred
• Proven successful experience maintaining appropriate labor costs and increasing revenue
• Strong analytical abilities required, including the ability to read and interpert financial statements

Required Work Cards

• Ability to work at extreme heights
• Alcohol Awareness
• Non-Gaming
• Ability to move throughout the property in a timely manner Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties to be performed with our without reasonable accommodations.
• Gaming Physical Requirements
• Health
• Vision, speech, hearing and literacy (critical)
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work in a moderately noisy, smoky environment