Director of Food and Beverage

Beach Club Casino; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite State Gaming & Hospitality, LLC in New Hampshire is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead restaurant, bar, banquet and kitchen operations across our venues in Rochester, Hampton and Littleton. You’ll focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience and developing high-performing teams.

This role also drives financial performance, maintains quality and safety standards, oversees menu development and beverage programs, and partners with marketing and other departments to grow

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience.
• 3–5 years in multi-unit, high-volume hospitality, casino, or upscale entertainment operations.
• Strong financial and business management including budgeting and P&L.
• Proven leadership skills and team development.
• Knowledge of NH hospitality regulations.
• Vendor management, inventory control, and menu development.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant, bar, banquet, and kitchen operations across multiple locations.
• Manage budgets, review financial performance, control costs, and increase revenue.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop managers, chefs, and team members.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, alcohol, and gaming requirements.
• Oversee menu development, beverage selections, and promotions with marketing.
• Manage vendors, purchasing, and inventory to control costs and reduce waste.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure a consistent, high-quality guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L Management

Food Safety

Vendor Management

Menu Development

Multi-unit Operations

People Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management

Job description

About Granite State Gaming & Hospitality, LLC

Granite State Gaming & Hospitality, a subsidiary of G2 Gaming, is committed to supporting community nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire through innovative entertainment, hospitality and gaming experiences. Our accomplished team of industry professionals have more than 150 years of experience and are ready to take charitable gaming to a whole new level; creating world-class venues, infusing more economic opportunities into the markets we serve while helping New Hampshire nonprofits thrive. We believe our innovative player experiences and enhanced operations can be a partnership that helps provide valuable resources directly to those organizations that are helping our friends and neighbors. We are currently open and developing first class gaming venues in Rochester, Hampton, and Littleton.

What You'll Expect

As the Director of Food & Beverage, you’ll lead food, beverage, bar, and banquet operations across our Granite State Gaming & Hospitality locations in New Hampshire. You’ll focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience, supporting and developing your teams, and ensuring smooth daily operations. You’ll also be responsible for financial performance, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and helping the business grow while supporting our nonprofit partners.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily restaurant, bar, banquet, and kitchen operations across multiple locations
• Manage budgets, review financial performance, control food, beverage, and labor costs, and increase revenue
• Hire, train, coach, and develop managers, chefs, and team members
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, alcohol, and gaming-related requirements applicable to the operations
• Oversee menu development, beverage selections, and promotions in partnership with the marketing team
• Manage vendors, purchasing, and inventory to control costs and reduce waste
• Work closely with other departments to ensure a consistent, high-quality guest experience

What You'll Bring

• 7–10 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience
• At least 3–5 years of experience in multi-unit, high-volume hospitality, casino, or upscale entertainment operations
• Strong financial and business management skills, including budgeting and profit-and-loss (P&L) management
• Proven leadership skills, with experience developing and motivating teams
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and New Hampshire hospitality regulations
• Experience with vendor management, inventory control, and menu development
• A bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or equivalent practical experience is preferred

What We Require

• Current ServSafe Food Manager, Allergen, and state alcohol awareness certifications, or the ability to obtain them upon hire
• A strong commitment to guest satisfaction, quality, and safety
• The ability to manage multiple locations and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
• A hands-on leader who can balance team development, operational excellence, and financial results