Food & Beverage Director

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Florence, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible and accountable for the daily operations of all Food and Beverage outlets. This role involves managing concessions, restaurants, and other food and beverage service venues, as well as hiring, training, and managing a high-performing F&B team. The Director is responsible for enforcing company policies, standards of quality, safety, and performance, and strategically coordinating with staff to plan menus and pricing. Additionally, this position ensures compliance with gaming and health regulations, develops annual budgets and business plans, and coordinates with Marketing for events and promotions. A key aspect of this role is maintaining cooperative relationships with management and vendors, reviewing staffing levels, and delegating responsibilities.

Requirements

Financial to include budget preparation and reporting.
Public relations and guest service skills.
Supervisory skills; maintaining a professional working relationship among all personnel.
Oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the property.
Ability to analyze planning documents results, and revise for continued improvement.
Ten to fifteen years of experience in gaming, hospitality, or related entertainment industry preferred.
Five years of experience managing managers and/or in a Leadership role required.
Able to obtain a valid Racing License.

Nice To Haves

4-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in excess of 10 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages concessions, restaurants, and other food and beverage service venues.
Hires, trains and manages a high performing F&B team. Motivates team to perform ‘Winning Experiences’ for our guests and fellow Team Members.
Responsible for the enforcement of all company policies and procedures as well as standards of quality, safety and performance.
Strategically coordinates with staff to plan menu and pricing.
Responsible for Food and Beverage compliance of gaming and health regulations.
Develops annual budgets and business plans and works with the F&B team to achieve results.
Coordinates with Marketing to prepare for events and promotions that include Food and Beverage.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with all property management and vendors to ensure goals and expectation are achieved.
Review staffing levels to maintain budgeted levels of employment. Delegate authority and assign responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned.