Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Zone 8 Sports Bar & Grill is San Jose's best place to watch sports, with our two 200" HD projection screens and wall-to-wall 65" TVs. We have a diverse menu from appetizers to desserts, a full bar, and an amazing daily happy hour. Our busy restaurant is packed with sports fans and casual diners alike. If you are looking for a fun work environment, excellent income opportunities, and room for growth, join our team!

Casino M8trix is actively recruiting an Assistant Food & Beverage Director to lead, direct, and motivate our Food & Beverage Service staff and ensure our guests have an outstanding and entertaining experience.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Successfully pass a background check
• Speak English fluently and coherently (bi-lingual a plus)
• Have flexible working hours (We are open and have Managers on duty 24/7/365)

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3 year of Food & Beverage experience OR Hospitality/Food & Beverage College degree
• Minimum of 3 years of Food & Beverage management experience
• Craft cocktail experience
• Creativity to assist in developing a cocktail menu
• Ability to train bar staff on cocktail preparation and efficient service
• Experience directing bar staff on measured pouring, cleanliness, and station organization
• Ability to assist the F&B Director with ordering and inventory
• Strong knowledge of wine and beer
• Ability to maintain targeted cost percentages
• Strong skills in leadership, motivation, facilitation, and communication (both written and oral)
• Extremely professional presence and can lead by example
• Knowledge of inventory systems is a plus
• Problem-solver, proactive, and "out of the box" thinker
• Committed, trustworthy, and possesses a strong work ethic
• Takes great pride in doing their job well and seeing others succeed
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proficient in math
• Acute attention to detail
• Sound decision-making with ability to read people, assess situations, and react appropriately
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Available to work any shift, additional shifts, weekends, and holidays based on company needs
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with ensuring budgets stay on target, all accounting procedures are maintained.
• As part of the management Team, ensure training, mentoring, succession plans and morale are ongoing.
• Recommends staff hiring, promotions, and discipline to the Food & Beverage Director.
• Ensure service levels, and customer service is at the highest level.
• Must be able to maintain knowledge of, and ensure compliance with all applicable Title 16, Minimum Internal Control Standards, State Gaming Regulations, and other City, State, and Federal regulations.
• Assist the Food & Beverage Director in overseeing all food service outlets within the unit including restaurant, bar, retail food outlet, and gaming area.
• Participate in establishing unit financial and operating goals.
• Work actively to ensure the outlets meet financial and operating goals.
• Assist Food & Beverage Director to develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for outlets to ensure excellent customer service.
• Organize and conduct departmental meetings and on-going service training.
• Maintain communication with all departments.
• Assist the Food & Beverage Director in scheduling staff, orientating on work assignments, and provide necessary training.
• Assist employees with concerns and support staff in their job functions.
• Respond to guest complaints and management requests in a timely manner.
• Work and cooperate with managers and supervisors and keep them informed of any issues as they arise. Keep the Food & Beverage Director fully informed of all problems or matters as they arise and of any problems or matters requiring attention.
• Attend all meetings and trainings and participate in programs as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company standards.
• Possess ability to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the business.
• Know, enforce, comply, and adhere to company standards, company procedures, federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning the service of alcoholic beverages, health, safety, sanitation, and other requirements.
• Encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Hold in strictest confidence any confidential or proprietary information relating to the business of Garden City, Inc. dba Casino M8trix, guests, vendors, and co-workers.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay scale for this position is $75,000/year - $85,000/year depending on experience. Employee benefits are available for all qualifying full-time employees, including paid time off, medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. In addition, employees receive a 20% discount on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and Casino M8trix merchandise.

Casino M8trix is an equal opportunity employer and no employee, applicant, or candidate for hiring, promotion, training, or other benefit shall be discriminated against or given preference based on an individual's, or their associates or relatives', race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other category or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of our employment.