VP of Food & Beverage

Company: Seneca Resorts & Casinos
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

VP of Food & Beverage (req3614) Job Number: -req3614 - Job Title: -VP of Food & Beverage Number of Openings: - -1 Job/Employment Type: -FT Country: -USA State/Province: -New York City: -Niagara Falls Job Category: -Executive Career Level: -Executive Level of Education: -Bachelors (Four Year Degree) - Years of Experience: -More than 10 years Position Description
The Vice President of Food and Beverage is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the administration and daily operations of the Food and Beverage department. The Vice President of Food and Beverage will perform all duties within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation's policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives. EssentialFunctions and Responsibilities:
Responsible for directing and supervising Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef, Executive Steward, Beverage Manager, Director of Catering & Banquets, Remote Outlet Manager, and Restaurant Room Managers as well as all Food and Beverage employees.
Recommend restaurant opening and closing times, new venue ideas, and staffing levels to the General Manager, COO or President/CEO.
Monitor the budget to ensure that the department runs efficiently in order to achieve established fiscal and performance goals, and recommends changes to enhance profitability.
Conduct regular cover count, check average, food and beverage costs and projection analysis to maximize profitability, and controls all costs.
Assist in the development and implementation of the Food and Beverage policies and procedures.Develops departmental procedure manuals and ensure proper documentation and storage of all relevant materials.
Responsible for the development and implementation of training programs for all areas of the Food and Beverage department in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
Communicate regularly with managers and keeps them informed on all Casino and Food and Beverage activities and events, including marketing events.Communicate regularly with employees and keeps them informed on all Casino activities and events.
Ensure proper and cost efficient staffing levels and work schedules in order to provide a high level of service with minimum labor hours.
Ensure service standards are being met consistently at each F&B outlet.
Develop new or refreshed menu selections for our guests to ensure creativity, seasonality, and variety on a quarterly basis. Use market research and analysis to justify changes.
Develop new or revised restaurant/bar/ dining concepts as part of development of all F&B offerings, in sync with overall property plans.


Position Requirements Qualifications/Requirements:
Must demonstrate leadership, fairness, and sensibility to the patrons and employees.
Must possess ability to instill a sense of pride and personal responsibility in subordinate employees.

Education/Experience:
Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Previous customer service experience required.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience required with at least ten (10) years of food and beverage management experience and five (5) years of senior management experience in a multi outlet facility with annual revenues of at least $40 million and a staff of 600.
Experience creating, developing, implementing service standards for a 4 Diamond resort.
Experience with menu development, costing and analysis of items for profitability.
Experience with development of restaurant concepts, both gourmet and casual high volume.
Experience managing and setting standards for high end gourmet restaurant.
Experience developing a comprehensive beverage program including casino service bars, lounges, night club and extensive wine list.
Must be able to evaluate statistical reports and other business reports.
Knowledge of all phases of Food and Beverage administration, cost control, and familiarity of all beverage services is required.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, coaching, team building and problem solving skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to substantiate a safe driving record within the parameters acceptable to our liability insurance carrier.

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