Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Casino M8trix • San Jose, CA

7h • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Zone 8 Sports Bar & Grill is San Jose’s best place to watch sports, with our two 200” HD projection screens and wall-to-wall 65” TVs. We have a diverse menu from appetizers to desserts, a full bar, and an amazing daily happy hour. Our busy restaurant is packed with sports fans and casual diners alike. If you are looking for a fun work environment, excellent income opportunities, and room for growth, join our team!

Casino M8trix is actively recruiting an Assistant Food & Beverage Director to lead, direct, and motivate our Food & Beverage Service staff and ensure our guests have an outstanding and entertaining experience.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Successfully pass a background check
• Speak English fluently and coherently (bi-lingual a plus)
• Have flexible working hours (We are open and have Managers on duty 24/7/365)
• Minimum of 3 year of Food & Beverage experience OR Hospitality/Food & Beverage College degree
• Minimum of 3 years of Food & Beverage management experience
• Craft cocktail experience
• Creativity to assist in developing a cocktail menu
• Ability to train bar staff on cocktail preparation and efficient service
• Experience directing bar staff on measured pouring, cleanliness, and station organization
• Ability to assist the F&B Director with ordering and inventory
• Strong knowledge of wine and beer
• Ability to maintain targeted cost percentages
• Strong skills in leadership, motivation, facilitation, and communication (both written and oral)
• Extremely professional presence and can lead by example
• Knowledge of inventory systems is a plus
• Problem-solver, proactive, and “out of the box” thinker
• Committed, trustworthy, and possesses a strong work ethic
• Takes great pride in doing their job well and seeing others succeed
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proficient in math
• Acute attention to detail
• Sound decision-making with ability to read people, assess situations, and react appropriately
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Available to work any shift, additional shifts, weekends, and holidays based on company needs
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly

Nice To Haves

• Speak English fluently and coherently (bi-lingual a plus)
• Knowledge of inventory systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring budgets stay on target, all accounting procedures are maintained.
• As part of the management Team, ensure training, mentoring, succession plans and morale are ongoing.
• Recommends staff hiring, promotions, and discipline to the Food & Beverage Director.
• Ensure service levels, and customer service is at the highest level.
• Must be able to maintain knowledge of, and ensure compliance with all applicable Title 16, Minimum Internal Control Standards, State Gaming Regulations, and other City, State, and Federal regulations.
• Assist the Food & Beverage Director in overseeing all food service outlets within the unit including restaurant, bar, retail food outlet, and gaming area.
• Participate in establishing unit financial and operating goals.
• Work actively to ensure the outlets meet financial and operating goals.
• Assist Food & Beverage Director to develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for outlets to ensure excellent customer service.
• Organize and conduct departmental meetings and on-going service training.
• Maintain communication with all departments.
• Assist the Food & Beverage Director in scheduling staff, orientating on work assignments, and provide necessary training.
• Assist employees with concerns and support staff in their job functions.
• Respond to guest complaints and management requests in a timely manner.
• Work and cooperate with managers and supervisors and keep them informed of any issues as they arise. Keep the Food & Beverage Director fully informed of all problems or matters as they arise and of any problems or matters requiring attention.
• Attend all meetings and trainings and participate in programs as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company standards.
• Possess ability to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the business.
• Know, enforce, comply, and adhere to company standards, company procedures, federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning the service of alcoholic beverages, health, safety, sanitation, and other requirements.
• Encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Hold in strictest confidence any confidential or proprietary information relating to the business of Garden City, Inc. dba Casino M8trix, guests, vendors, and co-workers.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee benefits are available for all qualifying full-time employees, including paid time off, medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• In addition, employees receive a 20% discount on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and Casino M8trix merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees