Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Multi-Outlet (Caesars New Orleans)
New Orleans, LA - USA
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Leads the planning execution and coordination of all banquet functions to ensure seamless operations and the delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
- Oversees the daily operations of assigned outlets ensuring service excellence operational efficiency and adherence to departmental standards.
- Monitors staffing levels and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage and the consistent delivery of high-quality service.
- Ensures food presentation and quality standards are met addressing and communicating any deviations promptly with culinary leadership.
- Maintains financial accountability by implementing operational controls and ensuring established service quality and profitability standards are achieved.
- Partners with Leadership to ensure seamless execution of all special event services.
- Supervises the team ensuring the efficient movement setup and breakdown of equipment for meetings events and banquets.
- Develops implements and maintains departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) training programs and corrective action processes to support team performance and operational consistency.
- Assigns daily responsibilities and provides direction to team members to ensure successful event execution and outstanding guest service.
- Coaches mentors and develops team members fostering a culture of accountability teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Promotes and enforces safety policies and procedures ensuring a safe work environment and taking corrective action to eliminate potential hazards.
- Conducts performance evaluations and provides ongoing feedback and development opportunities for assigned team members.
- Serves as a role model for professionalism integrity and service excellence consistently representing Caesars New Orleans in a positive manner and inspiring others to do the same.
Qualifications
- College Degree in Hospitality/Business Management preferred.
- Preferred or equivalent years of industry related experience. Strong managerial skills.
- Minimum of 5 years of restaurant food and beverage or hospitality experience including 23 years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant hotel casino or similar environment.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with strong skills in team development employee relations coaching and performance management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to train motivate and develop team members while ensuring consistent execution of company standards and service expectations.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data to drive business results.
- Working knowledge of labor management cost controls budgeting inventory and food and beverage operations.
- Proven ability to lead by example foster teamwork and create a positive guest-focused culture.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Professional appearance and demeanor with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest service.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings weekends and holidays as business demands require.
- Must be able to collaborate effectively across departments to achieve operational and financial goals.
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the property.
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds and carry up to 5 pounds.
Must be able to bend reach kneel twist and grip items when working at assigned desk area.
Must have manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment including a 10 key adding machine PC computers fax machine and photocopier.
Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
Must be able to read write speak and understand English.
Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
GAMINGPERMIT: N/A
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel earned recognition as a City Business “Best Places to Work” honoree and was named “#1 Large Employer” in the New Orleans area by the “Times-Picayune” Top Workplaces program. A destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving ... View more