Food and Beverage Manager

Manager of Food and Beverage

As the Manager of Food and Beverage, you'll be a leader responsible for the comprehensive operations of your venue. You will manage everything from daily service execution to financial performance, including inventory, food and beverage costs, and labor budgets. This role requires a hands-on approach to leadership, as you will directly supervise and develop your team, ensuring that every guest receives an exceptional dining experience while upholding the highest standards of safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily venue operations, ensuring the quality of all food and beverage products served.
• Provide strong leadership to staff, fostering a positive and cooperative work environment.
• Interview, hire, train, and orient new team members. Evaluate and oversee job performance, assisting with goal setting and professional development plans.
• Manage inventory control, prepare documentation for monthly variance reports, and maintain control over food, beverage, and labor costs.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable gaming laws, company internal controls, policies, procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work environments for both employees and guests.
• Prepare and/or approve departmental schedules and complete all necessary administrative work.
• Conduct group and individual training on company policies, service standards, food and beverage offerings, and equipment.
• Promote a fun, friendly, quick, comfortable, clean, and safe environment ("The Big Six").

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in hospitality or a related field and 3-5 years of food and beverage management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to supervise and manage a department, with authority over hiring, firing, and performance decisions.
• Ability to obtain SERV Safe certification.
• Ability to obtain a State-issued Alcoholic Beverage License.
• Requires lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a setting that may include exposure to secondhand smoke and crowd noise.

About Us:

For more than two decades, Cherokee Casino has been Oklahoma's premier destination for gaming, live entertainment and extraordinary experiences. The brand currently owns and operates nine properties across Northeastern Oklahoma. Each features its own unique offerings yet all share in Cherokee Casino's commitment to quality.

Guests can enjoy slots and table games, multiple hotels, a delicious array of dining options, live entertainment from local and national acts, horse racing, golf, a KOA campground, meeting and event space, and monthly promotions. Cherokee Casino also offers players impressive perks and benefits through One Star Rewards. As the brand continues to expand its offerings and footprint, Cherokee Casino remains dedicated to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home.

Here's what awaits you:

• Health & Wellness: Choose from top-notch health plans, 24/7 Telemedicine access, and on-site health clinics (at select locations).
• Financial Security: Grow your future with a generous 401(k) match and paid vacation, sick time, bereavement, and holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible spending accounts, maternity/paternity leave, and voluntary benefits for added peace of mind.
• And More: Earn incentives based on performance, refer friends and get rewarded, and enjoy discounts and holiday appreciation gifts.

About the Team:

Immerse Yourself in World-Class Hospitality with Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Thrill, excitement, and entertainment await at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country. As the gaming and hospitality business of the Cherokee Nation, CNE owns and operates a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos across Northeastern Oklahoma, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.

Step into a world of possibilities:

• Gain experience delivering exhilarating gaming across electronic games, table games, and poker rooms.
• Help deliver legendary live entertainment from national and local acts at iconic venues like Hard Rock Live.
• Master your culinary craft at our diverse restaurants, from casual to upscale dining. Deliver smiles and unforgettable experiences, becoming a master of guest service and table-side magic.
• Help guests unwind in luxurious hotel accommodations and world-class amenities like pools, cabanas, and golf courses.

More than just entertainment, we are committed to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home. We offer exceptional career opportunities with competitive benefits and a chance to be part of something truly special.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 32059
• Job Category Food and Beverage
• Posting Date 09/29/2026, 04:34 PM
• Apply Before 10/04/2026, 04:35 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Fort Gibson Casino (OK) (On-site)
• Regular or Temporary Regular