Director of Food & Beverage - Full-time - Maryland

Why We Need Your Talents:

The Food & Beverage Director is responsible for the administration, operation and direct management of the Food & Beverage department.  This includes planning strategies and the direction for managed outlets, evaluating them physically, conceptually, operationally, and financially.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Develops an operating budget for each of the department’s revenue outlets; after approval, monitors and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Assures effective orientation and training for new F&B staff and professional development activities for experienced staff are planned and implemented.
• Inspects to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive maintenance and other standards are consistently met.
• Assures that F&B standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently utilized.
• Helps plan and approves internal sales promotion activities for the food and beverage department.
• Helps plan and approve the staffing and scheduling procedures and job description/ specifications for all F&B department staff.
• Manages the long-range staffing needs of the department.
• Establishes quantity and quality output standards for personnel in all positions within the department.
• Ensures that all legal requirements for F&B staff are consistently adhered to including wage and hour and federal, state and/or local laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages.
• Research new products and develops an analysis of the cost/profit benefits.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for F&B departments.
• Reviews new techniques for food preparation and presentation in a manner and variety to maximize member and guest satisfaction and to minimize food costs.
• Oversees actual service on a routine, random basis.
• Helps develop wine lists and bottle/glass wine sales promotion programs.
• Develops on-going professional development and training programs for food production, service and bar production/service personnel.
• Ensures correct handling procedures to minimize China and glassware breakage and food waste.
• Addresses member and guest complaints and advises the VP of F&B about appropriate corrective actions taken.
• Maintains appearance, upkeep and cleanliness of all food and beverage equipment and facilities.
• Monitors employee dress codes according to policies and procedures.
• Manages physical inventory verification and provides updated information to the accounting department.
• Responsible for the proper accounting and reconciliation of the Point-of-Sale systems and member revenues.
• Maintains records of special events, house counts, food covers and daily business volumes.
• Audits and approves biweekly-weekly payroll.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence to motivate, influence others, and mitigate conflict.
• Ability to take the initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with core strategic goals.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to maintain a high level of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity. This includes demonstrating an aptitude for effectively addressing any issue collaboratively with others.
• Leadership and influencing skills that lend to leading teams, building positive relationships, and collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 12 years (preferred) in hospitality management
• Business savvy
• Demonstrated financial acumen, capable of providing strong P&L
• Visible, proactive, personally involved leader with excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to climb stairs multiple times daily.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking-heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to climb, bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms.
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members include:
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Generous retirement savings options
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.