Deputy Director of Food-Beverage

Core Responsibilities:
• Achievement of budgeted food sales, beverage sales, labor costs and profitability.
• Timely analysis of Food & Beverage Prices in relation to competition.
• Participation and input towards F&B Marketing activities.
• Development and maintenance of all department control procedures.
• Handle all Food & Beverage inquiries and ensure timely follow-up on the same business day when possible.
• Assist with coordination of all group event planners/sales with their specific group requirements pertaining to the services & facilities offered. This includes proposals, contracts, estimated and actual function statements. With catering menus or special requests, the Executive Chef is to be included in food related discussions.
• To confirm all details relative to group functions with catering planners.
• Attendance and participation at weekly F & B meeting and Department Head meetings.
• To assist in menu planning and pricing.
• Development and maintenance of department manual.
• Assure bar inventory for functions, including opening and closing inventories, accurate bar summaries and cash deposits are prepared.
• Assure the maintenance of bar control policies.
• Completion of monthly inventory.
• Liaise on an on-going basis with the Sales Department to ensure all client needs and requirements will be met.
• Work with the Executive Chef, and Food & Beverage Supervisors to ensure all arrangements and details are dealt with.
• Follow all applicable regulations, laws and Health Codes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.)
• Five years related hospitality experience and/or training/hotel/F&B certifications.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the hospitality industry with four or more years managing mid-large-scale food and beverage establishments.
• Managerial experience of at least three years or proven leadership ability preferred.

Language Skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, and/or corporate office.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a New York State Gaming License
• A list of physical demands, equipment, & work environment demands can be reviewed in Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts, with the understanding days off will fluctuate.