Director of Food & Beverage

Hollywood Casino at The Meadows; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington County, PA, is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage leader to direct the F&B department, align budgets with goals, and drive guest satisfaction. The role requires a strong track record in casino settings, strategic thinking, and impeccable communication.

The position offers a competitive starting salary with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including day-one medical coverage and a 401(k) match, reflecting PENN Entertainment's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5–10 years of Food & Beverage leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years at manager level in Food & Beverage; casino experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving, diplomacy, and guest interaction skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Food & Beverage software.
• Ability to manage pricing, marketing, and customer satisfaction.
• Able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall operations and staff of the Food & Beverage department.
• Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors performance and profit objectives.
• Ensures scheduling is efficient, while maintaining labor costs and guest satisfaction.
• Prepare, monitor, and adhere to budgets; report budget concerns to Executive Management/GM.
• Promote superior customer service in line with standards and programs.
• Ensure customer service standards are followed by all team members.
• Provide direction to Food & Beverage leadership and oversee department operations.
• Present updates to plans and explain variances.
• Ensure receiving, holding, and issuance of products meet standards.
• Assist in designing and engineering menus for all Food & Beverage outlets.
• Audit inventory and cost control systems and procedures.
• Ensure safety and sanitation policies per guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

MS Office

F&B software

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

F&B software systems

Cost control systems

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.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Responsible for directing the overall operations and staff of the Food & Beverage department.
• Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Ensures that scheduling is done in an effective and efficient manner, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and adhering to budgets; ensures compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns/deviations to Executive Management/GM.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
• Responsible for the overall achievement of department customer service goals.
• Provides direction to Food & Beverage leadership and oversees department operations.
• Formally presents updates to plans and provides appropriate explanations and solutions to variances.
• Ensures that the receiving, holding, and issuance 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 for all Food & Beverage outlets.
• implements and Audits inventory and cost control systems and procedures.
• Ensures all safety and sanitation policies are followed in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university required; or five to ten years of Food & Beverage leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of previous Food & Beverage experience at manager level or higher required, with at least two (2) years of experience in casino environment or chain strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and be knowledgeable in Food & Beverage software systems.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to think strategically and operationally about factors such as: pricing, quality, marketing, price/value perceptions, customer satisfaction, and employee training and development as they relate to overall Food & Beverage products.
• Delegation, negotiation, and diplomacy skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Must have extensive knowledge of food cost and labor analysis.
• Knowledge of all phases of Food & Beverage administration and cost control, and familiarity with all Food & Beverage services is required.
• Ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.

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 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

Starting at $100,000, based on experience plus bonus eligibility