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Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada 67 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. On June 13, 2005, Harrah's Entertainment acquired Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and now owns or manages through various subsidiaries more than 40 casinos in three countries, primarily under the Harrah's, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names. With nearly 4 million square feet of casino space, more than 40,000 hotel rooms and nearly 100,000 employees, the Harrah's portfolio is the most diverse in the gaming industry. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

The Harrah’s Mid-South Region consists of three properties:
Grand Casino Resort: Opened on June 24, 1996, Grand Casino Resort is northern Mississippi’s most complete destination resort, 20 minutes from the Memphis International Airport, and centrally located among many of the South’s most popular travel attractions. The largest gaming resort between Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Grand Casino Resort spans over 2,000 acres, featuring three elegant hotels with wireless Internet availability surrounding The Links at Cottonwoods, an 18-hole Hale Irwin-designed championship golf course. Popular amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools; Bellissimo Spa, a world-class spa and salon; Web TV; Willows, best-in-class sport shooting facility; tennis court; an expansive RV resort; six diverse restaurants/cafés; Kids Quest children’s adventure center and teen arcade; 2,400-seat showroom/event center; 140,000 square-foot casino and 40,000 square feet in meeting/convention/banquet facilities.

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Tunica: Opened on February 13, 1995. The property features 245,000 Square Feet, including a 14-floor all-suite hotel tower. Gaming Area, Restaurants, Entertainment Venue and Hotel Lobby are all conveniently located on the first floor.

Sheraton Casino: Home of the “Hot Spot” opened August 1, 1994, at Casino Center in Northern Tunica County, Mississippi, just 12 miles from Tennessee state line at Casino Center off Highway 61. The 92,000 square-foot casino features 33,000 square feet of gaming space. The Sheraton hotel experience offers the only all suite hotel in Tunica. The casino and hotel also hosts three restaurants, a snack shop, a pampering fitness center and a gift shop. At Sheraton Casino & Hotel you get more bang for your buck…Guaranteed!

The Food & Beverage Director will have the following responsibilities:
Ensures products and dining experiences delights the guests.
Monitors all food operations/outlets to ensure proper staffing levels, cleanliness and physical conditions of the areas are appropriate.
Monitors the quality of food and service.
Maintains control of inventory, purchasing and receiving procedures and conducts quality control inspections.
Prepares long range plans and budget requirements to meet development goals.
Responsible for all Entertainment functions to include entertainment bookings, contract negotiations, ticketing, A/V, and appropriate staffing levels.
Develops and administers departmental operating budgets. Monitors payroll expenses, food and beverage costs and other expenses to ensure budget goals are met.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory, internal controls, policies and procedures.
Conducts service education program, coaches, develops and leads staff in proper performance of duties.
Creates and demonstrates a positive, supportive work environment.
Monitors performance of direct reports to ensure goals and objectives are met. Provides feedback and performance appraisals.
Assures effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility by informing employees of plans and progress and conducting employee discussion sessions at regular intervals.
Consults with all segments of management for the operation and makes recommendations improving the effectiveness of policies and practices.
Accountable for meeting or exceeding all state and company sanitation requirements.

College Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
Minimum of six years experience in the Food & Beverage industry to include experience with large hotel/resort complex, covering areas of front and back of house.
Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills required.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a gaming license from the Mississippi Gaming Commission.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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