J Resort - Assistant Restaurant Manager—Hanna’s Table

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company’s value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of an “Assistant Restaurant Manager—Hanna’s Table” for the All-New J Resort. The J Resort is a full-service hotel-casino with over 500 rooms and wide variety of Slots and Table Games. The J has a unique blend of original art, live music, bold flavors, luxurious accommodations, and exciting casino action…And we are just getting started!  

Be a part of the transformation of Reno’s newest premier resort—A Reno resort unlike any other.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

• $200 Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 7 paid Holidays
• 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
• We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Matching 401K program after 90 days
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Free Bus Pass
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Work towards your future advancement within the company—most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Establish and maintain effective channels of communication with all employees in the F&B Department
• At times will actively be responsible for assisting in FOH when necessary including, host, server, busser, bartender side work, expediting, putting requisitions away and any additional assignments form FOH leadership
• Partnering with the restaurant GM to ensuring that all financial (invoices review and submission, reporting, paid-outs) and personnel/payroll-related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures when assigned
• Ensure colleagues have current knowledge of outlet offerings, products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
• Maintain an active presence throughout the restaurant and event spaces - lead daily line-ups and regular department meetings, conduct daily walk-throughs of operational setups, coordinate, and participate in REO meetings
• Responsible for all restaurant inventories including food, liquor, beer, wine, furniture, accessories, office supplies, equipment, & tool inventories and must constantly manage & maintain documented detailed status in all areas including on-hand quantities, costs, & quality levels
• Utilize labor effectively to meet budgets while ensuring high standards of Quality, Service & Cleanliness. Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost objectives are met
• Supervise all the front-of-the-house employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the restaurant
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service to maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, health department regulations and appearance standards
• Understand and follow written company procedures with 100% accuracy and regulations to our front-of-the-house team
• Participate in staff training of wines spirits, cocktails, and elevated beverage services.
• Ensure the promotion of a from scratch environment to include food offerings, signature cocktails as well as service attributes
• Along with the Restaurant Executive Chef, build, plan, and execute a Private Events program in our Private Dining room, lounge, and the restaurant space itself
• Assist in the promotion of the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices in an upscale environment
• Familiarity with restaurant management software, like OpenTable, InfoGenesis and RedRocks

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 to 5 years Equivalent Work Experience
• Must have upscale, buffet, bar, and restaurant experience
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be able to clearly communicate with Guests in conversational English
• Must have prior cash handling experience
• Nevada Alcohol Awareness card
• Nevada Gaming Registration
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States