Manager of Food & Beverage

About the Role

The Food & Beverage Manager oversees the successful daily operations of kitchen, restaurant, concessions, and bar outlets throughout Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Richmond, VA. This role is part of the Colonial Downs Group (CDG), owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated, and manages several brands across Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Conducts processes for the hiring, training, development, and efficient management of the Food & Beverage staff.
• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, and trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Maintains department standards, guidelines, and objectives, and oversees administrative processes such as development, staffing, and payroll.
• Enforces all Food & Beverage policies and procedures; suggests new and improved methods, procedures, and menu items.
• Maintains adherence to budget; prepares data for the department operating budgets and acts on budget variance items.
• Delegates duties and responsibilities to food & beverage personnel based on operational needs to ensure adequate coverage.
• Works with the food & beverage leadership team to ensure the accuracy of all menus (food & drink) and updates the POS system as required.
• Communicates effectively with suppliers regarding product specifications to identify departmental needs for items and services while adhering to cost control procedures.
• Utilizes knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures to order and maintain inventory.
• Reviews daily invoices for accuracy and keeps up with the checkbooks.
• Reviews monthly inventory and usage reports to be submitted to the accounting department.
• Coordinates with Human Resources on personnel issues as needed.
• Develops food & beverage supervisors with work schedules, personnel issues, and food & beverage ordering and par levels.
• Maintains and enforces compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five to seven years of progressive experience in food & beverage or a related field.
• Must obtain and maintain Serv-Safe certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid racing license.

Skills

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills in food & beverage operational effectiveness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Strong and accurate money handling skills.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of menu development, costing, labor management, food trends, and services, as well as overall restaurant operations preferred.
• Digital literacy in computer programs relating to the Food & Beverage department.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must stand for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and guest volume.

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000 per year

Colonial Downs Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.