Food & Beverage Ops Leader

Churchill Downs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Downs Group, part of Churchill Downs Incorporated, seeks an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily operations across kitchen, restaurant, concessions, and bars in Virginia. You will oversee staffing, training, standards, and safety while ensuring guest satisfaction and brand integrity.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Rosie’s Kitchen, supervising shifts, managing Micros POS training, and controlling inventory and payroll.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and hospitality-related coursework or degree.
• Two to three years of progressive experience in a full-service dining environment.
• Must obtain and maintain Serv-Safe certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid racing license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with at least three years driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training, development and management of Food & Beverage staff.
• Plan workloads, assignments, and staff training; motivate and evaluate staff.
• Establish department standards, guidelines and objectives; assist with payroll and staffing.
• Coordinate daily tasks with F&B leadership and supervisors to uphold brand standards.
• Monitor dining rooms, gaming floor, kitchen and bar for guest service and quality; ensure staffing levels.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and build guest loyalty through interactions and service.
• Communicate department needs and safety concerns to F&B Manager.
• Provide training for Micros POS system and resolve issues promptly.
• Review inventory, vendor invoices, and payroll; monitor asset usage.

Skills

Management & leadership

Verbal & written communication

Guest service

Money handling

Stress management

Menu costing & labor management

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Hospitality management coursework

2–3 years in full-service dining

Serv-Safe certification

Racing license

Driver's license

Tools

Serv-Safe certification tools

Job description

Colonial Downs Group, part of Churchill Downs Incorporated, seeks an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily operations across kitchen, restaurant, concessions, and bars in Virginia. You will oversee staffing, training, standards, and safety while ensuring guest satisfaction and brand integrity.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Rosie’s Kitchen, supervising shifts, managing Micros POS training, and controlling inventory and payroll.