RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER - FIRESIDE

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Colorado is seeking a Food & Beverage Supervisor to oversee a designated F&B Outlet and manage daily shift operations. You will develop schedules, monitor labor costs, and ensure guest satisfaction while supporting budgeting efforts.

The role requires two years of supervisory F&B experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Compliance with gaming laws and high standards of service are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of F&B experience or equivalent combination.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the F&B Outlet and manage daily shift operations.
• Create schedules and control labor costs while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Assist in budgeting and report budget concerns to management.
• Uphold exceptional customer service and standards.
• Ensure compliance with gaming laws and department regs.
• Assist in maintenance of procedures for food service.
• Support F&B Outlet Manager to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain cost control through inventory and pars.
• Handle administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English communication

Team collaboration

Analytical / reporting

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click here to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

Position is open until filled.

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa offers Team Members:

• Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short‑Term Disability for FT team members
• Discounted Casino bus tickets
• Discounted RTD EcoPass
• Hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month
• 20% discount for Starbucks, Ara Spa, and all food outlets
• 100% Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after 90 days of employment
• Hotel discounts available at all 43 PENN properties, plus discounts on goods and services
• Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising the F&B Outlet designated to this role and the overall daily management of a designated shift. Supports, administers, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department and providing recommendations; ensures compliance with departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns to manager.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise. Responsible for the overall achievement of department customer service goals.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures enforcement of all gaming laws and regulations which apply to the functions and duties of the Food & Beverage Department for which this position is responsible.
• Assists in the maintenance and development of procedures for food service and inspects menu items for maximum customer satisfaction.
• Assists F&B Outlet Manager to ensure efficient, sanitary, and pleasant service for all guests.
• Assists in maintaining cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory.
• Assists Food & Beverage Manager with administrative duties, as assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to management.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) in related field; two (2) years of Food & Beverage experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of previous supervisory experience required.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.