Responsible for the management of food and beverage to ensure that the department’s service and profit goals are achieved and maintained.

• Develops financial and business operating plans and capital expenditure plans that are consistent with the overall strategies of the property and company.
  
• Formally presents updates to plans and provides appropriate explanations and solutions to variances.
  
• Adapts plans and stays abreast of industry trends, consumer preferences, and food and beverage.
  
• Recommends, coordinates, and leads the planning and implementation of all food and beverage outlets, menus, and service delivery systems.
  
• Monitors and sustains guest service levels consistent with property strategies.
  
• Monitors and maintains the physical plant assigned to food and beverage.
  
• Monitors and maintains procedures ensuring that sanitary and wholesome food & beverages are served to our employees and guests.
  
• Monitors, analyzes, evaluates, and affects food and beverage.
  
• Monitors guest and employee satisfaction levels to ensure that the department’s goal and objectives are met.
  
• Institutes cost control procedures, including forecasting, production planning, menu engineering, and cost of sales and labor controls to achieve planned operating performance.
  
• Institutes performance standards for all food and beverage venues as appropriate to property strategies.
  
• Works closely with Purchasing in matters pertaining to the purchase of food and supplies.
  
• Is responsible for development and retention of all food and beverage employees through the utilization of performance management systems to train, develop and reward employees.
  
• Oversees the purchase and control of alcoholic beverages through the direct supervision of the Beverage Manager.
  
• Acts as a role model; always presents oneself as a credit to Harrah's and encourages others to do the same.
  
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job.
  
• Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.

Required, or combination of College degree and equivalent experience. Experience in casino or other tightly regulated environment is preferred. Strong communication, supervisory, teamwork, and organizational skills are required. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must have the industry standard accounting, business, and computational skills required for planning and operating a food and beverage operation. Computer and spreadsheet competency preferred. This position makes extensive use of the Microsoft Office environment. Experience with electronic point of sale systems required; MICROS experience preferred. Must present a well-groomed appearance.

Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the facility. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items in the course of work. Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, including a 10 key adding machine, computer, fax machine, and photocopier. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues. Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.

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