Food & Beverage Manager - Winstar

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

 GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops and a warm welcome at every turn.

THE ROLE   

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for managing food and beverage service for a 300-person restaurant including world class customer service, excellent culinary, consistency and in turn provide exceptional guest experiences.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Oversee the flow of guests within the restaurant and bar spaces
•  Manage the reservations system and host team
•  Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly, and customers' concerns are addressed
•  Oversee day to day restaurant operations including staff assignments, side-work supervision, inventory management, closing procedures and POS reporting
•  Conduct pre-shift meetings to inform staff about daily specials, VIP guests and reservations for that day
•  Act as a sommelier by using wine and cocktail knowledge to make informed wine and beverage pairing recommendations
•  Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup
•  Supervise and coordinate activities of dining room staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service
•  Ensure all Special Occasion arrangements are delivered with ease (i.e. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Catering events, etc.)
•  Requisition supplies and equipment for tables and serving stations
•  Evaluate performance and coordinate scheduling of personnel to ensure proper staffing and understanding of policies, procedures, duties and activities
•  Handle disciplinary matters
•  Provide efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
•  Pro-actively deal with guest queries, advising guests on menus and beverage selections, ensure satisfaction with food and service, and if necessary, respond to complaints in an expeditious manner
•  Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of restaurant staffing needs
•  Prepare schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts
•  Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
•  Ensure that financial (invoices, reporting) and HR/Payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures
•  Supervise general cleaning tasks using standard products as assigned to adhere to health standards
•  Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
•  Complete accident reports promptly in the event that a guest of employee is injured

 QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a fine dining and casual restaurant environment. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative
• Strong financial acumen and proven responsibility managing a P&L
• Knowledge of accounting policy and procedures and POS Systems
• Knowledge of fine wines and beverage programs required
• Must possess a strong knowledge of food and beverage procedures, controls and administration as well as complete awareness and ability to perform all foodservice functions
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate with employees, vendors, client representatives and guests in a positive and professional manner
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A genuine interest and understanding in food and drink – wine and cocktail knowledge is essential
• Must have excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware
• Current Food Protection Certification

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Location: On Site

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.