Fuel Outlet Manager

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Beverage Manager at Churchill Downs Incorporated's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City leads the daily operations of bars and related beverage outlets, driving guest satisfaction and profitable beverage programs.

You will hire, train, develop and evaluate beverage staff, plan workloads, schedule shifts, and ensure consistent high standards in service, presentation and product quality. Collaborate with leadership to implement promotions and manage budgets during peak periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Degree or additional coursework in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
• Two to three years of progressive experience in a full-service dining environment preferred.
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assists with hiring, training, development and management of Beverage staff
• Plans workloads and assigns staff; trains, motivates and evaluates them
• Sets department standards and budgeting processes for planning and operation
• Supervises staff to ensure service quality
• Collaborates with management on promotions and activities
• Monitors dining operations to ensure staffing and guest service
• Reviews activities to ensure standards; provides staff breaks
• Ensures guest satisfaction and loyalty
• Participates in setting marketing policies and goals
• Maintains health, safety, and hygiene codes
• Performs other related duties

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Money handling

Work under pressure

Menu costing

Labor management

Food trends

Restaurant operations

POS software

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality degree/ coursework

Dining experience

Gaming license

Job description

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is an award-winning gaming destination with more than 675 slot machines, live table game action, first-class amenities, and heart-pounding entertainment. The property’s Hard Rock Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond rated hotel; a distinction which only five percent of the more than 28,000 properties approved by AAA achieve. Complementing the hotel and casino are three bars and two restaurants including Fuel American Grill and Main + Abbey, a AAA Three Diamond rated restaurant. Putting the ‘Rock’ in ‘Hard Rock’, guests are invited to experience the legends of music by exploring Hard Rock’s expansive memorabilia collection with iconic pieces from SLASH to Johnny Cash!

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Beverage Manager provides direction and leadership for the daily operations of bars and other related beverage outlets within the property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the hiring, training, development and efficient management of Beverage staff
• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments as well as trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff
• Establishes department standards, guidelines, and objectives, and maintains other administrative processes, such as budget and staffing, to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of Beverage department
• Supervises beverage staff to ensure efficient and satisfactory customer service
• Works alongside department management to review beverage activities and implement companywide and local sales promotions
• Assists Food & Beverage leadership in daily tasks and projects
• Monitors daily operations of dining and service areas to ensure appropriate staffing, guest service, and consistency/quality of product
• Reviews the work activities of subordinate employees to ensure that work is being performed within the standards established by management and provides breaks to staff as needed
• Ensures guest satisfaction through constant interactions with guests and team members to develop customer loyalty
• Attracts guests by participating in setting marketing policies and goals
• Maintains and enforces compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong and accurate money handling skills
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of menu development, costing, labor management, food trends and service as well as overall restaurant operations preferred
• Digital literacy in computer programs relating to the Food & Beverage department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Degree or additional coursework in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
• Two to three years of progressive experience in a full-service dining environment preferred
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is required to stand for the duration of the shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and customer volume.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.