Assistant Restaurant Manager- JINYA

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk•Black Hawk, CO
•$57,784 - $65,000

About The Position

The Assistant Restaurant Manager at JINYA supports restaurant operations and service at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa. The role assists with labor-cost control, assigns stations and duties, supports employee training, maintains communication among dining-room personnel, and serves as acting manager when the Restaurant Manager is absent. The position also helps uphold service standards, food-and-beverage policies, employee safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and guest satisfaction. The Assistant Restaurant Manager is expected to coach and counsel employees, including termination when necessary, and to engage with guests regularly.

Requirements

  • Three years of food experience.
  • One year of supervisory experience.
  • Extraordinary customer service skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comprehensive food knowledge, including profit and loss statements, cost control, training, inventory control, and sanitation.
  • Familiarity with the menu, including the wine and drink list.
  • Friendly and outgoing demeanor.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in controlling labor costs for the restaurant.
  • Assign stations and job duties.
  • Greet and seat guests and ensure proper service.
  • Assist in training employees.
  • Maintain open communication among personnel working in the dining room.
  • Act as manager in the absence of the Restaurant Manager.
  • Understand and demonstrate management’s point of view.
  • Ensure employee safety.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of side stations, tableware, floors, salt and pepper, sugar, and related areas and items.
  • Encourage teamwork in the department.
  • Coach and counsel employees who are not meeting standards, and terminate them when necessary.
  • Treat everyone with care, dignity, fairness, respect, and recognition.
  • Visit with guests for at least five minutes every hour.
  • Ensure Team Members know and adhere to PENN Entertainment, JINYA Ramen, and property service standards.
  • Execute and share Food and Beverage Department policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Day-one health benefits for full-time Team Members, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Discounted casino bus tickets.
  • Discounted RTD EcoPass.
  • A hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month.
  • 20% discount at Starbucks, Ara Spa, and food outlets.
  • 100% Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after 90 days of employment.
  • Hotel discounts at all 43 PENN properties, plus discounts on goods and services.
  • Education reimbursement program and annual scholarship program.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
  • 401(k) matching and annual performance bonus; availability may vary by position.
  • Paid time off earned according to local policy, increasing with length of employment.
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