Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $38,600.00 - $54,500.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Profit-sharing bonus
Holiday pay
Paid Time Off
Gas Discount
Job Description
Prairie Band Casino & Resort is a vibrant entertainment destination and hospitality provider known for its dynamic gaming operations and excellent food and beverage services. Located in Mayetta, Kansas, the resort offers a casino, hotel accommodations, multiple dining options, and extensive event facilities. The establishment prides itself on delivering a seamless guest experience with a strong emphasis on quality, service, and community engagement. Prairie Band Casino & Resort is committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment for its team members, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities to attract and retain talented professionals. The facility's operations include everything from gaming and hospitality to food and beverage management, ensuring a well-rounded entertainment and service venue for visitors and team members alike.
The Food & Beverage Manager role at Prairie Band Casino & Resort is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the Steakhouse's daily operations and contributing to the overall success of the Food & Beverage department. This role involves managing purchasing and labor costs, developing operating procedures, and ensuring compliance with financial and sanitation standards. The manager acts as a leader and role model for Steakhouse staff, ensuring that all employees are properly trained, motivated, and meeting performance expectations. The position requires strategic planning for menus and pricing, optimizing food quality and service, and fostering an environment where excellence in guest service is the standard. Additional responsibilities include conducting financial audits, investigating customer complaints, supporting special events, and maintaining a positive communication flow throughout the property. The role demands strong managerial and administrative skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and readiness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Candidates joining Prairie Band Casino & Resort in this role will benefit from a $750 hiring bonus plus $50 in gas gift cards during onboarding. The resort offers a generous benefits package, including medical coverage with the casino covering over 70% of premiums, dental insurance with 79% coverage, vision insurance, 100% coverage on short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance of $15,000 for all team members. Additionally, there is a 50% employer match up to 6% on the 401(k) plan, profit-sharing bonuses paid multiple times a year contingent on financial goals, double pay on holidays, discounted gas at the resort's station, and paid time off up to 18 days in the first year. Prairie Band Casino & Resort strongly supports career growth and professional development while fostering a workplace culture that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence in guest services.
The Food & Beverage Manager role at Prairie Band Casino & Resort is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the Steakhouse's daily operations and contributing to the overall success of the Food & Beverage department. This role involves managing purchasing and labor costs, developing operating procedures, and ensuring compliance with financial and sanitation standards. The manager acts as a leader and role model for Steakhouse staff, ensuring that all employees are properly trained, motivated, and meeting performance expectations. The position requires strategic planning for menus and pricing, optimizing food quality and service, and fostering an environment where excellence in guest service is the standard. Additional responsibilities include conducting financial audits, investigating customer complaints, supporting special events, and maintaining a positive communication flow throughout the property. The role demands strong managerial and administrative skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and readiness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Candidates joining Prairie Band Casino & Resort in this role will benefit from a $750 hiring bonus plus $50 in gas gift cards during onboarding. The resort offers a generous benefits package, including medical coverage with the casino covering over 70% of premiums, dental insurance with 79% coverage, vision insurance, 100% coverage on short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance of $15,000 for all team members. Additionally, there is a 50% employer match up to 6% on the 401(k) plan, profit-sharing bonuses paid multiple times a year contingent on financial goals, double pay on holidays, discounted gas at the resort's station, and paid time off up to 18 days in the first year. Prairie Band Casino & Resort strongly supports career growth and professional development while fostering a workplace culture that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence in guest services.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- three years of food and beverage experience
- strong managerial and administrative skills
- professional appearance
- availability for flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- reliable performance history
- ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
- physical mobility with reasonable accommodations
- ability to bend, reach, kneel and grip
- proficiency with office equipment and computers
- ability to respond to visual and aural cues
- proficiency in English
- tolerance for secondary smoke, noise, bright lights, and dust
- ability to operate under physical and mental stress
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- bachelor’s degree in hotel/restaurant management or two years of supervisory experience in high volume food service with P&L responsibilities may substitute education requirement
- three years of experience in all food and beverage areas
- excellent managerial and administrative skills
- professional appearance as outlined in the employee handbook
- ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
- ability to work independently and collaboratively
- record of satisfactory performance and reliability
- ServSafe certification preferred
- culinary arts school certificate preferred
Job Duties
- Develops standard operating procedures for the Steakhouse to maintain purchasing and labor costs within budget
- performs food and beverage analysis to ensure operational efficiency and identifies improvement areas
- monitors budget and reviews financial transactions to ensure expenditures align with budgetary goals
- completes inventory audits and financial reports to contain costs and prevent losses
- investigates food quality and service complaints, reporting findings to senior management
- plans and develops menus with pricing strategies
- institutes cost control policies and performance standards to boost profitability
- analyzes food and beverage operations including profit and loss statements to recommend alternate actions
- evaluates purchasing and market conditions to plan purchasing and menu items
- enforces sanitary practices and maintains cleanliness in food preparation and dining areas
- monitors alcohol consumption of patrons and intervenes when necessary
- trains team members to ensure excellent guest service
- administers performance appraisals and coaching for Food & Beverage personnel
- enforces uniform and appearance guidelines
- hires and develops personnel ensuring adequate labor levels
- ensures safety training and equipment maintenance
- establishes positive communication property-wide
- stays updated on marketing promotions to adjust staffing
- manages planning changes and explains variances
- promotes an exciting environment focused on service excellence
- provides management coverage as needed
- performs supervisory and service duties including cashier, server assistant, banquet, bartender, or steward roles
- assists Director in food and beverage operations across multiple venues
- adheres to regulatory and company policies ethically
- performs other duties assigned by leadership
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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