Executive Director of Food and Beverage

Company: SYCUAN CASINO
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people...a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive.

Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.

One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.

Job Purpose:

Directs and oversees the Food and Beverage operations and its respective Team Members for Sycuan Casino Resort. Implements a wide variety of programs consistent with the missions and goals of the Casino Resort to enhance the guest experience, foster a positive and engaging environment for Team Members while achieving revenue goals. All responsibilities must be completed within all policies, procedures, rules & regulations set forth by Sycuan and the Gaming Commission.

Primary Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks:

• In collaboration with Casino Executive Management and F&B Management, develops and formulates long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives for all F&B operations.
• Formulates and recommends F&B policies and programs that guide the property in maintaining and improving its services and products, and the profitability of the operations.
• Directs and monitors F&B management to accomplish goals, consistent with established F&B procedures.
• Develops and manages F&B operating budgets.
• Directs F&B forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
• Directs and coordinates various programs essential to F&B operations (e.g., guest service, food quality standards, cost reduction, staffing, etc.).
• Ensures all F&B Team Members are informed of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, in order to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Keeps current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance
  • Ensures effective control of F&B operational results, and takes corrective action to ensure achievement objectives fall within designated budgets.
  • Oversees and evaluates F&B operations and adjusts strategies to meet changing market, economic and competitive conditions.
  • Guides preparation of F&B activity and operational reports and presents to VP of F&B
  • Establishes and maintains a consistent Sycuan Casino Resort image throughout all Enterprise properties and venues' products, promotional materials and events.
  • Performs other duties as directed. Required Qualifications:
    
    
    • Bachelor's Degree in Food Service Management, Business Administration or related field.
    • 5 years of food and beverage department head and/or executive experience in a casino or large hotel/ resort environment
    • Experience directing operations of casual and fine dining, bars/ lounges and banquet environments. Desired Qualifications
      
      • Pool operations experience Skills and Knowledge:
        
        Essential
        
        • Experience managing and developing a management team inclusive of department heads and/ or directors
        • Experience creating and directing comprehensive beverage programs to include wine, beer and mixology
        • Solid understanding of Food and Beverage rules, regulations, standards, practices and procedures.
        • Demonstrated leadership and management skills and techniques.
        • Excellent team building skills.
        • Strong knowledge of food and labor costs, budgeting, planning, control methods, and applications.
        • Knowledge of general business, financial, and accounting systems and methods.
        • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
        • Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
        • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
        • Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products, e-mail and internet. Physical Requirements of the Position:
          
          The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
          
          • Clear vision (close, distant, peripheral, and depth perception) is needed for navigating office and restaurant environments, reading and reviewing reports and policies, operating data processing equipment and other essential job functions.
          • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
          • The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel.
          • The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
            • • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions:
                
                
                • Flexible work hours including nights and weekends.
                • Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
                  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes, cigarette smoke or airborne particles.
                  • The employee is usually subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
                  • The employee is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions.
                  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Other Information:
                    
                    
                    • This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be instructed by management to perform other tasks or functions.
                    • You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
                    • Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. If you enjoy being part of a community dedicated to creating a memorable guest experience, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Sycuan and join our winning team! Associated topics: assistant general manager, conference, day manager, day shift manager, food service supervisor, front end, night shift manager, partner, restaurant operations, service manager

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