Director of Food and Beverage

Position Summary: Manages, directs and supervises all personnel assigned to Food and Beverage operations.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Manages, directs and supervises all personnel assigned to Food and Beverage operations.


• Schedules staffing to appropriate levels within all areas of Food and Beverage.


• Consistently reviews and maintains costs within projected levels. 


• Creates, monitors and maintains a cash control system. 


• Maintains discussions with the marketing department to determine when special events will be taking place in order to be appropriately staffed.


• Coordinates and executes catering and special event functions. 


• Ensures that all team members within the Food and Beverage department are properly trained in the performance of their job duties.


• Mentors, motivates and supports the Food and Beverage team to ensure development of the team. 


• Establishes and maintains effective and efficient department procedures and controls and ensures adherence to same by all team members.


• Prepares annual budgets, operating forecasts, and other required department reports.


• Ensures that all outlets within the Food and Beverage operation are scheduled for appropriate coverage during peak hours.


• Establishes and maintains contact with vendors and Food and Beverage customers.


• Supervises and works closely with Food and beverage managers, supervisors and team members.


• Inspect food and beverage outlets, kitchen operations and catering operations to ensure compliance with company and departmental policies and procedures.


• Review usage, guest counts and revenue reports to determine appropriate staffing.


• Perform all other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 4 Year degree in Hospitality Management or related field. 


• 4+ years experience as department leader in high volume Food and Beverage operations.


• 8 to 10 years Food and Beverage management experience.


• Experience in a Multi-Outlet facility or Casino. 


• Point of Sales system experience. 


• Exceptional interpersonal communications skills.


• Ability to forecast and maintain the departmental budget.


• Ability to communicate with Team members and guests


• Ability to be a team player


• Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process


• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays


• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing