Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

PENN Entertainment; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Food & Beverage Manager to lead operations in a fast-paced environment. This exciting role involves overseeing all aspects of food and beverage services, developing strategic plans, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and sustainability while providing opportunities for career growth and personal development. If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a dynamic organization that prioritizes fun and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Food & Beverage management experience required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications like Excel and Word.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing all Food & Beverage operations for maximized profitability.
• Develop financial and business plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal controls.

Skills

Food & Beverage management

Strategic thinking

Customer service orientation

Training and motivating personnel

Delegation and negotiation

Organizational development

Communication skills

Cost control knowledge

Physical mobility

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Responsible for assisting in the direction of all Food & Beverage operations
• Develops people to provide exceptional service, products and value to our guests while maximizing profitability
• Able to think strategically and operationally about factors such as: pricing, quality, marketing, price/value perceptions, customer satisfaction, employee training and development as they relate to overall Food & Beverage products
• Able to develop financial, business and capital expenditure plans that are consistent with the overall strategic positioning of the property
• Can respond to changes in planning assumptions and alter plans as necessary
• Can formally present updates to plans and provide appropriate explanations and solutions to variances
• Ensures that the receiving, holding and issuance, production and service of products are within the quality and control standards
• Ties operational challenges to strategic direction and the ability to be effective in a large organization
• Assists in designing and engineering menus
• Implements and audits inventory and cost control systems and procedures
• Enforces all regulatory, internal controls, policies and procedures for compliance
• Professional appearance and demeanor

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university preferred
• Six years progressive Food & Beverage management experience, including three years directing a multi-unit operation
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)
• Ability to train and motivate personnel well
• Delegation, negotiation and diplomacy skills required
• Ability to communicate well among staff and be guest service oriented
• Organizational development and personnel assessment skills
• Knowledge of food cost and labor analysis
• Knowledge of all phases of Food & Beverage administration, cost control and familiarity of all food and beverage services is required
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via ESPN BET and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We're changing entertainment.Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

$70,000 to $85,000