Manager, Restaurant

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee operations at the Beach Club restaurant and bar. The role focuses on ensuring exceptional service, achieving financial goals, and leading a dedicated team.

Successful candidates will have significant restaurant management experience, preferably in a busy casino environment. Responsibilities include operational management, menu development, and compliance with gaming regulations.

Join us for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity offering competitive benefits!

Qualifications

• Two years in high volume full service restaurant management preferred.
• Five years food and beverage experience with at least three years in management.
• Proven ability in developing budgets and business plans.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff of the Beach Club restaurant/bar and pool deck service.
• Implement solutions for operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop and administer financial controls for the restaurant.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Cost control techniques

Project management

Education

College Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Benefits & Perks

We offer rockin' benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances, 401K, Paid time off, Annual Bonus Opportunity & much more! Please visit www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits to see our full list of benefits!

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director – Restaurants, incumbent is responsible for directing the staff of the Beach Club restaurant/bar, pool deck service and cabana service. According to established standards provides maximum customer service and satisfaction while achieving financial goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Identifies and defines business needs and implements solutions resulting in improvements to the operation of the restaurant, to the restaurant’s impact or interaction with guests and to the restaurant’s ability to reduce or contain costs and generate additional revenue.
• Works in conjunction with the Chef and directs the development and administration of controls for all phases of the restaurant in an economical and profitable manner while maintaining established standards.
• Assists with menu item changes based on product mix reviews and guest feedback.
• Ensures that the restaurant supports the casino by providing outstanding service to VIP guests in the restaurant and during special events.
• Assists in the management of the Pool attendant staff.
• Institutes cost control procedures and standards of performance.
• Counsels, guides, trains, and instructs assigned personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
• Works with manual and automated systems and develops or implements procedures, formats, budgets, testing, training and documentation.
• Develops and implements operating standards as necessary.
• Communicates with management, other departments, and designated personnel to address the needs of the POS system.
• Acts immediately on all customer complaints to insure that a correction is made whenever possible.
• Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• Develop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
• Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years in high volume full service restaurant, preferably one (1) to two (2) years in casino restaurant management.
• Five (5) years food and beverage experience with at least three years in management preferred.
• Proven track record in business management, purchasing and recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of computer and software applications and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Must be familiar with financial data and cost control techniques.
• Proven ability in developing budgets and business plans, writing documentation, procedures, and training programs required.
• Project management experience (writing a project plan, measuring progress, delivering results) also required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to quickly and accurately perform mathematical computations. Must have ability to compile, compute, and analyze pertinent data needed for reports, create written and financial reports and work with the POS systems.
• Must be able to maneuver in all areas of the restaurants, including all food and beverage service and warehouse areas and to lift and carry up to twenty pounds.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Will be exposed to casino related factors including but not limited to second hand smoke, excessive noise, large crowds and stress related to servicing guests in a high pressure and fast paced environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Closing

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

Required

As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check

Disclaimer

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).