Food & Beverage Manager, The 909

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel seeks a Manager of Food & Beverage to lead all FOH operations across venues, ensuring profitability and top-tier service. Your role includes training, staff development, and maintaining Yaamava’s brand standards in a fast-paced casino resort environment.

You will partner with the venue Chef to optimize food costs, monitor inventory, and drive customer satisfaction, while supervising scheduling and staff performance to meet financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
• Minimum of three years in restaurant or hospitality experience.
• Minimum of three years in supervisory role; bar experience preferred.
• Related experience may be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Is accountable for FOH team members; implement training to align with brand standards.
• Ensure optimal operations during business hours and handle customer complaints.
• Manage venue budgets: revenue, food cost, expenses, headcount, profit; report variances.
• Collaborate with venue Chef to manage food costs and menu appeal.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize replacement costs; prevent waste.
• Oversee cleanliness, sanitation and equipment maintenance; schedule adherence.
• Perform other duties to support department efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Schedule planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

3+ years restaurant/hospitality experience

Supervisory experience

Bar experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Food & Beverage, the Manager, Food & Beverage is responsible for the overall operation and profitability of assigned venues, which includes developing and maintaining well-performing teams and achieving financial and enterprise objectives. This position is also responsible for maintaining proper inventory control (including equipment and supplies), maintaining consistently high-quality customer service, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, reviewing scheduling and staffing plans, preparing sales, inventory, personnel reports, providing dedicated leadership to the venue(s), and maximizing team member morale through leading by example. This position’s areas of responsibility include all bars and restaurants within Yaamava Resort & Casino.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Is accountable for all the Front of House (FOH) team members assigned to the venue(s). Implements training programs to ensure high-quality service that aligns with Yaamava’s brand standards and maintains training along with overall product knowledge.
2. 2. Is responsible for ensuring optimal operations during business hours by closely monitoring customer satisfaction and resolving customer complaints. Directs the development and administration of controls for all phases of the FOH operations in an economical and profitable manner while maintaining Yaamava’s brand standards.
3. 3. Manages assigned venue(s) to budget revenue, food cost, expense, headcount, and profit. Explains any unfavorable variance monthly to Food & Beverage leadership and prepares and implements a plan of action to track favorably to budget by the end of the fiscal year, including budget forecasts as needed.
4. 4. Collaborates with the assigned venue Chef, overseeing food costs for the venue to ensure food costs remain within budget, ensuring menu items remain attractive to customers (as measured by customer satisfaction and revenue generated), and verifying that food & beverage presentation meets Yaamava’s brand standards.
5. 5. Maintains accurate inventory of all china, glassware and cutlery, etc., so that adequate supplies are always on hand. Confirms replacement inventory as needed while minimizing replacement cost. Monitors mishandling and/or damage to inventory items and responds accordingly to prevent future waste.
6. 6. Oversees venue to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are met and consistent with established codes. Directs the maintenance of all equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules, orders repairs, and recommends replacement when warranted.
7. 7. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food Service, Business or related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of restaurant or related hospitality experience required.
• Bar experience is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word are preferred.
• Must possess strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to successfully collaborate with and motivate others.
• Must be able to communicate change effectively, overcome resistance and build commitment.
• Must be able to delegate, multi-task, lead, and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Must maintain a strict level of confidentiality and act consistently with all legal and regulatory requirements and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to provide friendly and efficient service to guests and team members, addressing their needs and resolving issues.
• Must be able to have clear and effective communication with guests and team members.
• Must be able to work under pressure by staying calm and efficient during busy period(s).

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Must obtain and maintain Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.
• Driving Responsibilities: Role requires regular commuting between locations. A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required. Role will not operate or drive Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled Casino & Resort setting. Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally. Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone. Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone. Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility. Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties. Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

COMPANY CULTURE

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. San Manuel is one of the largest employers in California’s Inland Empire. Managing one of the world’s busiest casinos, our many restaurants, and a fully functioning tribal government means we can offer an incredibly wide range of professional and support positions. Each is an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a better future for all of us. Your commitment to San Manuel is matched by our commitment to you. We offer a Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards to individuals who meet and exceed specific goals. These programs support our pay-for-performance philosophy.