Tourism Program Specialist 1 - Pipestem Resort State Park - Summers Co.

Parks/Pipestem Resort State Park/Summers County Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager and Lodge Manager, this employee assists in the organization, direction, and operation of the four restaurants and the catering service within the Food and Beverage Department at Pipestem Resort State Park. This employee is expected to maintain the high standards of food and beverage quality, service, and marketing to maximize profits. Plans and directs the department to meet daily needs of the operation. Plans menus, develops recipes, establishes price points and effective cost controls to prevent waste fraud and abuse. Ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Prepares meals that consistently meet the standards of the operation and guest expectations. Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, mentors, and schedules approximately 40 Bussers, Stewards, Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Bakers, and Lead Cooks in the consistent preparation and planning of the menu items. Must have the ability to lead and manage skilled and unskilled staff of individuals, ensure a strong, consistent culture, while building a level of trust for independent decision making. Performs related duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required. 1 Vacancy.

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Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty semester hours of training.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in travel promotion, marketing, operations, management, or sales for a travel-related hospitality business, hotel, conference center, state government, or in a parks and recreation setting.

Substitution: One (1) year of the required experience will be waived if the Bachelor’s degree is in tourism, marketing, parks and recreation, or a related field.