Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Summary The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage will work closely with the Director of Food and Beverage and oversee all Food and Beverage outlets. This includes hiring management staff, implementing new menus, controlling food, beverage, and labor cost. Duties/Responsibilities Assist Director in Managing day-to-day department operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards. Assists Director in Analyzing information concerning F&B operations such as daily beverage sales, patron attendance, cost-of-sales, and labor costs to prepare and maintain budgeted targets for operation. Assist Director in Analyzing operational statistics and financial results to budgeted goals; make recommendations to improve profitability to the General Manager/Assistant General Manager. Oversee proper scheduling of personnel including master schedule. Establish and maintain effective vendor relationships. Assist in product selection, price negotiations and menu development. Monitor sales results and make recommendations for product changes/ enhancements. Establish inventory par and coordinate product orders. Identify customers’ needs and respond proactively to meet and exceed service expectations. Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training, directing, and appraising talented personnel. Comply with all health and safety regulations, ensure staff is trained with safety guidelines, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and STGC regulations. Develop menus and pricing and evaluates regularly to ensure guests’ needs are met. Ensure excellent quality products and services are delivered. Must be physically present to work a regular, reliable, and predictable work schedule in accordance with business demands, and maintain a consistent and regular attendance record. Other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time. Supervisory Responsibilities Manage hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Education / Qualifications Must be 21 years of age, or older. High School diploma or equivalent, required. Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field, preferred. Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a Food & Beverage Senior Management role, required. Must have experience overseeing multiple locations; preferably within a gaming establishment. Excellent interpersonal, guest service, leadership, communication, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, required. Experience in opening new locations/venues, a plus. Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS). Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices. Must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States of America. Certificates, licenses and registration Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Soboba Tribal Gaming Commission license. Required to submit to and obtain negative results on all drug and/or alcohol testing. Ability to obtain and maintain County of Riverside Food Handlers Card. Ability to obtain and maintain TIPs (Training for Intervention Procedures) Certification. Soboba Casino Resort Benefits Full-time team members are eligible to participate in a variety of group health and wellness benefits upon timely submission of appropriate enrollment forms. Coverage effective dates vary by plan and additional information will be provided to you during New Hire Orientation. Benefit offerings may change from time-to-time, but presently, Soboba Casino resort offers the following: 401k Plan Basic Life Insurance (employer paid) with the option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance Medical available to employees at a significantly reduced cost. Dental & Vision paid for the employee. Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program (Annual Health Fair, Wellness Education, and Incentive Programs) Paid Time Off Soboba Casino Resort Team Member Recognition including, but not limited to: Reward and Recognition Program (Quarterly, and Annually) Team member Incentives Discounted Team member meal Salary Details Full-Time Position Salary Range $100,000- $115,200 is dependent on candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, working conditions, or physical requirements associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as business needs dictate. The omission of specific statements regarding physical demands or work environment conditions does not exclude them from being required to perform the essential functions of the job. Source: Hospitality Online #J-18808-Ljbffr