Director of Food and Beverage (Oklahoma)

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management of all Food & Beverage Operations to include Restaurant Operations (including the Team Member Dining Room), Casino Beverage, Stewarding and Culinary. The position will ensure that the departmental goals are achieved and maintained.  Sets strategic direction for all the above departments.  Develops short and long-range plans that contribute to excellent customer service, and increased revenues while maintaining appropriate margins.  Works with SVP & GM on long term strategic planning for department and property. Responsible for ensuring a fair and consistent environment for scheduling, performance management, and procedures. Must develop systems and procedures to ensure that all regulatory compliance and gaming regulations are consistently executed upon.  Responsible for the selection, training, and management of high-quality team members.

Key Job Functions:

• Responsible for directing and supervising food (culinary and restaurant) team members.
• Responsible for directing and supervising casino beverage team members.
• Responsible for directing and supervising stewarding team members.
• Works to promote the continued integration of operations for the above departments.
• Plans menus, beverage offerings, specials to ensure food & beverage provides a best in class experience for team members and guests.
• Balances profitability with quality and offering to promote casino revenue.
• Maintains property for efficiency, cleanliness and safety for guests and team members.
• Oversees budgets to ensure the departments runs efficiently to achieve established fiscal and performance goals.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and review of menus to stay competitive in the Oklahoma casino market.
• Responsible for regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Maintains good relationships with vendors.
• Works with Tribal Gaming and Compliance on all regulatory/compliance procedures.
• Conducts effective analysis and reporting on Food and Beverage P&L.
• Responsible for oversight of departmental initiatives related to operations including hiring, training, process/procedure development, and product/equipment/supplies acquisition and installs.
• Develops short- and long-range plans (revenue, expense, capital, promotional service) in Operations.
• Oversees the appearance of all facilities and service areas and follows-up to ensure cleanliness standards are at the highest level. 
• Ensures legal compliance with federal, state gaming and labor laws.

Education And Experience

•  College education or equivalent experience
• Must possess strong leadership and coaching skills
• Strong gaming, managerial, administrative, and financial acumen skill
• 4 to 6 years' experience in Food & Beverage Operations Management

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with employees at all levels
• Strong organizational and analytical skill
• Computer literacy
• Acts as a role model to other employees and always leads by example
• Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedure
• Must project professionalism and possess excellent verbal and written communication skill

Work Environment

• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino, including in and around pit areas. 
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds and carry up to 5 pounds. 
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area. 
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations. 
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. 
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, dust, and respond to visual and aural cues.

We operate in a high-energy environment that may require continuously operates year-round and that is driven by the needs of our customers and guests. The nature of this role requires working a non-traditional work schedule in order to successfully execute activities and programs and create a world-class experience for our guests.

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Harrah’s Oklahoma reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Preference is given to qualified Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.  

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”.  If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.