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Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

PENN Entertainment


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 100000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment youll get to be a part of an exciting industry where the days and nights are fast paced. Youll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. Youll 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 individuals 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 benefitssuch as day-one medical coverage 401(k) matching and annual performance bonusmayvaryby time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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

WE LOVE OUR WORK.
  • Responsible for directing the overall operations and staff of the Food & Beverage department. Develops implements and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
  • Ensure that scheduling is done in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining labor costs meeting staffing objectives and achieving guest satisfaction.
  • Responsible for preparing monitoring and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance to departmental budget initiatives. Reports budget concerns / deviations to the Director.
  • 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.
  • Assists in directing all Food & Beverage and Casino Beverage operations.
  • Assists Director/VP with formal presentation of updates to plans and provides appropriate explanations and solutions to variances.
  • Ensures that the receiving holding and issuance of products are within the quality and control standards.
  • Assists in designing and engineering of menus.
  • Tie operational challenges to strategic direction and the ability to be effective in a large organization.
  • Assists in directing Food & Beverage leadership staff and providing instruction to achieve maximized efficiently and profitability in the department.
  • Makes recommendations and sometimes final decision in designing and engineering menus.
  • Implements and audits inventory and cost control systems and procedures.
  • Ensures all safety and sanitation policies are followed in accordance with local state and federal guidelines.
  • Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to Executive Management / GM.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
BRING US YOUR BEST.
  • Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four year college or university or equivalent; or four to eight years Food and Beverage leadership experience; or combined education and experience. Minimum of four years previous F&B experience at manager level or higher required.
  • 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 business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications and be knowledgeable in all Food & Beverage software systems.
  • Ability to train and motivate team.
  • Able to think strategically and operationally about factors such as: pricing quality marketing price/value perceptions customer satisfaction employee training and development as they relate to overall Food & Beverage products.
  • Delegation negotiation and diplomacy skills required.
  • Flexible to work all shifts including holidays nights weekends and overtime as business needs dictate.
  • Excellent motivational communication and customer service skills required.
  • Well-developed guest and employee relations skills.
  • Must have extensive knowledge of food cost and labor analysis.
  • Knowledge of all phases of Food & Beverage administration cost control and familiarity of all food and beverage services is required.
STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

Weve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment sports content and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability for our community our team members our vendors and our planet.

Were changing entertainment.Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY
$90000 to $100000 annually based on experience with bonus potential.

Required Experience:

Director


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