F&B Director — Premium Casino Hospitality Leader

Legends Global; Thackerville (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global Hospitality operates select food and beverage outlets at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OK. The Director of Food & Beverage leads the full F&B portfolio on property and is accountable for the people, the product, the process, and the performance of every outlet.

This role reports to the General Manager and is held to the highest expectations for operational excellence. This is a hands‑on, visible leadership role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Director of Food & Beverage or equivalent multi‑outlet leader in high‑volume casino, resort, arena, or entertainment operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven success leading large teams, improving engagement, reducing turnover, and building strong teams.
• Proven record of improving food and beverage quality while enhancing hospitality.
• Ability to balance premium experience with value for a diverse guest base.
• Financial expertise in budgeting, cost controls, inventory, labor productivity, and P&L management.
• Beverage program leadership, including licensing compliance and responsible service.
• Current food protection manager certification, or ability to obtain on hire.
• Ability to obtain required Oklahoma gaming or alcohol licensing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing leadership team, setting clear expectations and holding leaders accountable with fairness and consistency.
• Be visible on the floor and in the kitchens across all shifts, building credibility with frontline team members and managers.
• Co‑own employee engagement with HR through team meetings, recognition, and listening sessions, with action plans that have owners and dates.
• Track engagement and turnover by outlet, and work with HR on staffing, recruitment, training, succession planning, and labor compliance.
• Set, train, and enforce quality standards with culinary leadership, including menu development, recipe specifications, and outlet‑to‑outlet consistency.
• Own food safety and sanitation across all outlets and back‑of‑house operations, with documented programs, daily checklists, and audits.
• Maintain readiness for health department inspections, address corrective actions with owners and deadlines, and ensure training.
• Oversee stewarding, sanitation programs, and inventories.
• Design premium experiences in service and hospitality, priced for value across all guest segments.
• Coordinate with outlets and entertainment on events, promotions, and comps.
• Build and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting with Finance.
• Lead menu engineering and pricing to balance value with margins, working with procurement on costs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting & P&L

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Legends Global Hospitality operates select food and beverage outlets at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OK. The Director of Food & Beverage leads the full F&B portfolio on property and is accountable for the people, the product, the process, and the performance of every outlet.

This role reports to the General Manager and is held to the highest expectations for operational excellence. This is a hands‑on, visible leadership role.