Manager Restaurant

Rivers Casino; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401K – 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution

$1 Daily Meals

Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year

Free Shuttle from Rosemont’s Blue Line Station

Free Parking On-Site

Rivers Casino Scholarship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Team Member Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Rivers Casino is seeking a skilled Food & Beverage Manager in Des Plaines, IL to lead and develop the food operations team. This role involves overseeing staffing, budgeting, and ensuring high standards for service and food quality.

Candidates should possess a degree in hospitality or culinary management and have 3-5 years of leadership experience in a similar environment. Perks include medical benefits, a 401K match, and additional paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in food & beverage management.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to interface with guests and team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper staffing for forecasted volume and budget.
• Develop and manage food operations team performance.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and support departments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Leadership skills

Organization skills

Budget and mathematical skills

Education

Accredited degree in hospitality management or culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Job description

Rivers Casino Des Plaines
3000 S. River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partners with other Managers and Culinary to create a cohesive team across all F&B Operations.
• Responsible for ensuring proper staffing for forecasted volume and budgetary guidelines.
• Manages labor & other expenses to budget.
• Responsible for development & performance of FOH Assistant Managers, supervisors and front line staff.
• Effective communicator to leadership, front line, support departments and customers.
• Responsible for hiring, managing, developing the food operations team.
• Cultivates relationships with support departments ensuring expected outcome and team work.
• Communicates with operational departments and ensures appropriate information disseminated to F&B staff.
• Collaborates with the marketing team, creating plans to engage our customers and team.
• Establishes performance & profit objectives for properties F&B outlets.
• Programs/ updates menus and specials in Micros.
• Responsible for creation, implementation & enforcement F&B procedures.
• Responsible for setting & maintaining a high level of expectations for food quality, service & overall culture.
• Models a high level of integrity, service and team engagement in all areas of our operation and support departments.
• Maintains open lines of communication and creates a team atmosphere with Culinary, Stewarding and Beverage Operations..
• Performs the duties and responsibilities associated with the Illinois Gaming Board Statewide. Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program as described in Section A of the Rivers Casino – Des Plaines ICSS.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Accredited degree or certification in hospitality management, culinary arts, catering or something similar and 3-5 years of experience in food & beverage front of the house/culinary management or a combination of the two preferred.
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests and team members.
• Possesses ability to work under pressure.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
• Must be able to use a computer to enter requisitions.
• Must be able to understand and communicate Material Data Safety Sheets to all team members.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must possess excellent leadership / motivation skills.
• Must possess excellent organization and planning skills.
• Must possess budget and mathematical skills.
• Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Frequent walking.
• Bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds at a time.

Job Requirements

• 3 – 5 years F&B leadership role, in gaming or hospitality environment.
• BA Degree in gaming/hospitality or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership / motivation skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Excellent knowledge in various computers programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Budget and mathematical skills.
• Ability to communicate with Team members and guests.
• Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.
• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, twisting, bending and some lifting.

Perks that Work!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K – 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution
• $1 Daily Meals
• Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year
• Free Shuttle from Rosemont’s Blue Line Station
• Free Parking On-Site
• Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Team Member Exclusive Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

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