Director of Food and Beverage

SUMMARY:

Responsible for overall supervision and administration of the F&B Departments. They are responsible for all outlets within the department including the Restaurant/Diner/Concessions, Bars, Beverage Centers, and onsite or offsite Special Events. Implement internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and compact.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determines food, liquor, labor, and overhead costs. Responsible for assigning prices to various items on the menu. Analyzes department budget and operational expenses to identify areas in which reductions can be made and efficiencies maximized.
• Approves menus, drinks and recipes for all outlets and banquet functions.
• Monitor food and preparation methods, portion sizes and presentation of food to ensure food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner. Ensures the quality and consistency of food products.
• Develops, implements, and complies with planning and budgeting efforts.
• Reviews all point-of-sale transactions to ensure established procedures are followed and procedures are in place to prevent fraud or theft.
• Ensures departmental compliance with all health, safety, and preventive maintenance standards.
• Develops menus/specials targeting all groups of guests/players.
• Maintain a working knowledge of local restaurants and bars, which may impact business.
• Resolves problems that are within the positions scope of authority and recommends courses of action to resolve problems that are beyond the scope of authority to the Executive Management Team
• Reviews the work activities of team members to ensure that work is being performed with the standards established by management and company policies.
• Maintains excellent working relationships with other department’s staff, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ensures that all department personnel are trained, coached, and counseled to meet the standard requirements of their positions.
• Remains alert to any unusual or questionable activity by casino team members, vendors, or guests and takes appropriate action to correct the situation within established policy and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of POS systems
• Effective motivational and leadership skills
• Must have full knowledge and understand the financial, operational and service issues involved in running a consistently superior food & beverage operation.
• Ability to work effectively with all functional groups of the company.
• Must possess a working understanding of the kitchen and understand culinary terms.
• Must possess good knowledge of alcohol to include, spirits, wine, beers and cordials.
• Ability to staff and train efficiently

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management preferred or substantially related area from a four-year college or university plus at least five (5) years of previous experience as a Director of F&B.
• Experience in Gaming Industry preferred.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, and maintain a Pauma Gaming Commission License.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (*Constantly, Frequently, Occasionally)

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Constantly walking and standing
• Constant hearing, seeing and talking
• Constantly balancing, bending, reaching, twisting, holding, wrist motion, and stooping

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment
• Close spaces while working with others
• Excessive noise and smoke

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Pauma Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, in accordance with section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, will give preference to Native Americans who meet job position minimum qualifications with regard to hiring, promotions, transfers and training.