F&B Operations Lead – Casino Floor & Bars

Rivers Casino; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401K – 4% match

Paid Time Off

Free Parking On-Site

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Team Member Discounts

Shuttle service

Job summary

Rivers Casino Des Plaines seeks an experienced F&B leadership professional to oversee Casino Floor, Aqua Bar, Lotus, Bet Rivers and High Limit Operations. You will manage staffing against forecasted volume and budgets, control labor, costs, and purchasing, and drive service initiatives while upholding quality and culture.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and communication skills, with a focus on achieving profitability and staff development within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a leadership role within F&B, gaming or hospitality.
• BA degree in gaming/hospitality or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort with budgeting, forecasting and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of Casino Floor, Aqua Bar, Lotus, Bet Rivers and High Limit Operations.
• Ensure staffing aligns with forecasted volume and budgetary guidelines.
• Manage labor and cost of goods to budget.
• Ensure compliance with products, supplies, and purchasing policies.
• Drive service initiatives and maintain high food quality and culture.
• Develop and evaluate supervisors and staff performance.
• Coordinate with other departments and communicate to F&B staff.
• Hire, manage and discipline subordinates; handle HR-related duties.
• Meet profit objectives for outlets and support statewide compliance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Budgeting

Mathematics

Staff development

Education

BA in gaming/hospitality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rivers Casino Des Plaines seeks an experienced F&B leadership professional to oversee Casino Floor, Aqua Bar, Lotus, Bet Rivers and High Limit Operations. You will manage staffing against forecasted volume and budgets, control labor, costs, and purchasing, and drive service initiatives while upholding quality and culture.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and communication skills, with a focus on achieving profitability and staff development within a dynamic hospitality environment.