Assistant Manager, Beverage

Under the direction of the Beverage Manager, the incumbent is responsible for operating and maintaining an efficient and profitable front-of-the-house food services operation, as well as for participating in the planning and direction of all Food & Beverage departments; manages the activities and functions of food outlets, including monitoring of the budget, staffing issues, and operation performance, ensuring the delivery of quality service and most appropriate price value consistent with Hard Rock objectives. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Hires, motivates, evaluates and supervises front-of-the-house staff in order to ensure team members receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives. 

• Responsible for morale of staff through quality of supervision and training and provides training for all assigned outlet personnel to ensure guest service standards are met. 

• Establishes department standards, guidelines and objectives and maintains other administrative processes, such as budget and staffing to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of the outlets. 

• Develops and maintains an intricate knowledge of restaurant performance by monitoring guest satisfaction, volume, cost, marketing promotions and competitors’ programs in order to implement necessary and innovative changes to ensure Hard Rock continues to offer superior product and service. 

• Works with the Director - F&B to analyze food cost and forecast business trends in order to make recommendations for revision of menu prices and food specials that will most appropriately meet company needs. 

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of Food & Beverage service by observing operations, surveying guests and coordinating with team members in order to develop strategies for proper planning and ongoing improvement of guest services and financial return. 

• Responsible for ordering and maintaining accurate inventory levels of all restaurant supplies. 

• Conducts inspections of front-of-the-house areas to ensure compliance with procedures, security of company assets, and guest and employee safety. 

• Investigates and resolves guest complaints in order to maintain positive guest relations. 

• Works in coordination with culinary department to provide and maintain optimum dining experience. 

• Coordinates with Marketing and Player Development to properly prepare for increased guest volume due to group functions and special events. 

• Assists with operations in all Food & Beverage outlets. 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through the completion of a high school degree or equivalent and 6 years’ restaurant service experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity; or the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Restaurant/Beverage Management, Business Administration or equivalent and 3 years’ restaurant service with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. 

• Advanced knowledge of Excel. 

SKILLS 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 

• Meticulous, organized and accurate 

• Extreme confidentiality. 

• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications. 

• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed. 

• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests. 

• Manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment. 

• Able to work effectively in a team environment. 

• Analyze and think about how possible solutions impact on the entire operation. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time. 

• Ability to walk distances. 

• Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.