Beverage Shift Manager

Rivers Casino; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Casino in Schenectady, NY is looking for a Shift Manager Beverage responsible for supervising bartenders, beverage servers, and bar attendants. This role ensures compliance with safety, health, and liquor control regulations while maintaining high standards for guest service.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, communication skills, and be licensed for food sanitation. Flexible availability is crucial as weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Two or more years of related experience in a high-volume setting is preferred.
• Must possess certification in Food Sanitation Management within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of bartenders and beverage servers during shifts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Control labor and operating expenses.

Skills

Interpersonal communications skills

Knowledge of liquor laws

Flexibility in working hours

Knowledge of beverage offerings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Summary: Responsible for supervising the activities of all bartenders, beverage servers, and bar attendants during a shift, ensuring all functional job duties are performed according to established company policies.

Job Title: Shift Manager Beverage

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Asst. Food and Beverage Director

FLSA Designation: Exempt

License Type: Gaming

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to guest and employee needs and resolves complaints and issues
• Inspects food and beverage outlets and observes workers and patrons to ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards
• Ensures compliance with liquor control regulations
• Ensures bars are stocked, cleaned, and properly staffed
• Controls labor and operating expenses
• Schedules and directs staff in the performance of work assignments
• Maintains high food, service and health and safety standards
• Maintains high visibility in the outlets
• Ensures compliance with regulatory controls both internal and external including but not limited to state and federal laws
• Hires, trains, and manages staff in accordance with organizational and approved departmental standards, policies, and programs
• Assists trainers in properly training new team members
• Maintains professional grooming and appearance and acts as a role model according to established grooming and appearance policy
• Ensures all guests receive superior service
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years related experience, in a high-volume preferred
• Knowledge of state liquor laws
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Adequate knowledge of beer, wine, and spirit offerings and industry trends is required
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests, supervisors, and team members
• Must be able to understand and communicate Material Safety Data Sheets to all team members
• Must have successfully completed and maintain certification in Food Sanitation Management within 120 days of employee
• Ability to be a TEAM player
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing

Working Conditions:

• Regularly required to see, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; stand and walk
• Must occasionally lift and lift to 25 pounds
• Frequently required to stoop, crouch, or kneel
• Ability to interact with others while maintaining a courteous and positive demeanor
• Exposure to high noise level
  

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