Food & Beverage Manager - Temecula KOA at Vail Lake

Description

Company Background

Kampgrounds Enterprises, Inc is a third-generation family business in the Outdoor Hospitality sector with a long history of owning and operating award-winning campgrounds. Our goal is the be one of the premier campground operators in the country offering exceptional customer service while providing families the opportunity to create memories around the campfire.

Property Information

The Temecula KOA at Vail Lake Resort is an outdoor campground destination located in beautiful Southern California among a grove of oak trees. It is a year-round park offering camping close to the Temecula wine country, beautiful Vail Lake, and has miles of mountain bike, horse, and hiking trails. We have over 400 RV sites and 26 units of accommodation on the property with a plan continued renovation. Our staff strives to create a great camping experience for our guests by offering excellent customer service, outstanding amenities, and the opportunity to create memories to last a lifetime!

Working Hours

• Full-time – 40/week
• Hourly $25 & up depending on experience
• Schedule must include minimum one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday)
• Daily hours can be between 7am – 11pm and need to fit the department needs
• Schedule should over-lap with GM by at least 1 day (minimum)
• Work 1-3 days overseeing activities and events per week
• 2-4 planning/admin days per week
  
  

Administrative Tasks

• Attend weekly Department Head meetings
• Meet with GM individually once per week
• Help disseminate information on project plans, policy changes and other information to individual teams
• Daily/weekly scheduling for the department
• Approval of department time sheets
• Help facilitate all trainings for department staff
• Coordinate with KEI senior leadership on yearly planning when necessary
• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch & dinner menus/recipes depending on the season in a café style food service kitchen
• Create schedule of weekly food & beverage specials/menus
• Have knowledge of and ensure all staff follow proper preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverage menu items
• Follow all state health code rules and regulations for bar and café
• This includes but is not limited to: food prep areas, bar back areas, appliances, dishwashing, etc.
• All supply ordering for food service and bar
• Create and maintain partnerships with 3rd party vendors
• Keep accurate and up to date inventory
• Propose, create and execute other large and small scale events with an eye towards increasing occupancy in the campground
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Recruitment and hiring of staff for department
• Ensure all employees have been through TIPS and/or Food Handler’s training
• Orientation and training of new hires and assist with completion of HR tasks
• Assist with or conduct employee disciplinary actions when needed
• Conduct bi-annual or quarterly department employee reviews
• Available cover shifts for food service and bar departments as necessary
• Help resolve and coordinate customer service recovery
• Communicate directives and assign tasks to staff with professionalism
• Interact with guests and staff in a professional and courteous manner
• Adhere to company purchasing policy
  
  

Requirements

Skills Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other internet applications
• Tourism/Customer Service/Hospitality Experience – or like leadership experience in department
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Sit/Stand for long periods of time
• Hold a valid Driver’s license
• Ability to create/follow basic recipes
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual is valued
• Organized
• Ability to communicate well with staff for directives and tasks
  
  

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