The Opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a Director of Food and Beverage to join the team at Finger Lakes Gaming in Farmington, New York. Our ideal Director of Food and Beverage is an experienced manager within the hospitality industry who is looking for a new and exciting challenge. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficiency and success of your F&B teams at Finger Lakes Gaming.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $84200 - $113700 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .

Benefits

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match

• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance

• Paid vacation days and holidays

• Paid parental bonding leave

• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Responsibilities

• Train, develop, and lead associates across the food and beverage teams.

• Motivate associates and and ensure they follow company guidelines when providing customer service to guests.

• Establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures; ensure proper repair and maintenance of food service equipment.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations regarding the sale of alcohol, OSHA, payroll, and employment guidelines.

• Determine and control staffing levels in an effort to maximize net returns while maintaining guest service levels.

• Verify, prepare, and submit reports and monthly projections as required as well as ensure effective systems for cash, inventory, and payroll procedures are in place.

• Develop strategic and innovative revenue-generating concepts; be knowledgeable of industry-related trends.

• Communicate and work with the management team to ensure food and beverage departments run efficiently and provide quality products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' hospitality management experience.

• Must possess strong communication and listening skills.

• Working knowledge of various software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and POS systems.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and employees with high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.

• Established assessment and decision-making skills with proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.

• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-up skills. Ability to set priorities, organize time, demonstrate initiative, and work independently.

• High energy with effective and influential people skills. Positive attitude and the desire to motivate others.

• Previous experience in large-scale hospitality or related industry preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or equivalent subject preferred.

Shift Details

Day shift

Evening shift

Holidays

Evenings as needed

Weekends

Who We Are

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 1,500 video gaming machines and brings the thrill of live thoroughbred racing from April to November and year-round simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness racing from across the country. Finger Lakes presents various dining options including a large buffet.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.