Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Job Category: Management Occupations Requisition Number: FOODB007999

Posted: May 3, 2026

Full-Time On-site Waukegan, IL 60085, USA

Description

Who We Are:

Our mission is to be Chicagoland's premier gaming and entertainment destination, celebrated for unparalleled hospitality and an unforgettable guest experience. We're not just a casino—we're a community where our team members thrive, with countless opportunities for career growth and a workplace culture centered on inclusivity and fun. As we continue to elevate our standards of excellence, we seek dynamic, coachable individuals who are passionate about hospitality and eager to grow with us. At American Place Casino, every moment is crafted to delight, every opportunity is a pathway to success.

Who We Are Looking For:

Responsible for overall daily operations of all food and beverage outlets and personnel. Monitor and enforce compliance with company standards, policies, procedures, and all applicable federal, state, liquor, health, and safety regulations. Ensure that guests receive prompt and courteous service.

What Is Expected Of You:

• Ensure prompt and courteous service to customers and resolve guest complaints in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Monitor, approve, and enforce administrative procedures and policies of all F&B management personnel for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations;
• Personally and/or through delegated authorities responsible for all personnel-related matters including but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, motivating, evaluating, and promoting;
• Establish training goals and objectives for the department;
• Assist the Director with budget goals and objectives and monitor financial aspects of the department;
• Responsible for accurate inventory, maintaining set levels of food and beverage and labor costs;
• Ensure adherence to payroll timekeeping practices;
• Work with Casino Marketing and Hosts to be aware of VIP players and events that will affect volume on a day-to-day basis;
• Flexibility required to fill any supervisory shift at any time if necessary and/or be present for events;
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Experience You Will Need:

• College degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a multi-unit food and beverage operations or casino/hotel operations
• Must have a thorough knowledge of standards for all aspects of F&B service, storeroom procedures, and cooking methods
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Must be familiar with all equipment used in F&B outlets
• Must be computer literate
• May be exposed to casino-related environmental factors such as second-hand smoke, bright lights and excessive noise, and to commercial kitchen environmental factors
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Other physical demands of this job may include but are not limited to: sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, pulling/pushing, kneeling and squatting
• Able to handle high volume and stressful situations
• Bilingual preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Frequently speak, read, write, stand, walk, bend and stoop
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 30 pounds

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Able to obtain/maintain necessary licenses and/or certifications as required by local gaming regulations

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K: Matches 50% of your contribution, up to 4% of eligible contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Ventra Program, EAP programs, etc.

Salary Range: $60,000-$97,500

Company Statement on EOAA: American Place Casino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.