Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of a
"Director of Food & Beverage" for the All-New
J Resort. The J Resort is a full-service hotel-casino with over 500 rooms and wide variety of Slots and Table Games. The J has a unique blend of original art, live music, bold flavors, luxurious accommodations, and exciting casino action...And we are just getting started!
Be a part of the transformation of Reno's newest premier resort-A Reno resort unlike any other.
Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:- $200 Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 7 paid Holidays
- 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
- We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
- Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
- Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Matching 401K program after 90 days
- Employee Meal Discounts
- Ongoing learning and development programs
- Work towards your future advancement within the company-most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within
Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, catering, culinary services, and front- and back-of-house functions
- Ensure consistent execution of hospitality standards, service excellence, guest satisfaction, and brand expectations across all food and beverage outlets
- Lead, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing leadership teams while fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture, addressing employee concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Establish performance expectations and hold management teams accountable for achieving operational, financial, service, and profitability objectives
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef to ensure alignment on food quality, innovation, staffing, guest experience, and financial performance
- Direct all financial aspects of food and beverage operations, including budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, labor planning, inventory control, purchasing, menu engineering, pricing strategies, and cost-containment initiatives
- Drive revenue growth and operational efficiency through strategic initiatives, promotional programs, and identification of new business opportunities
- Monitor financial and operational performance metrics, identify risks, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve established goals
- Collaborate with property leadership, marketing, casino operations, hotel operations, VIP services, and corporate teams to support strategic objectives, enhance guest experiences, and drive business performance
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, brand standards, food safety and sanitation requirements, alcohol service regulations, training certifications, health inspections, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain professional and effective relationships with guests, employees, vendors, and business partners while upholding company values and standards
- Achievement of food and beverage revenue, profitability, and cost-control goals
- Consistent delivery of guest service excellence and brand standards
- Development, retention, and succession readiness of leadership teams
- Compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and regulatory requirements
- Continuous improvement in operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and overall property performance
Skills, Education and Other Requirements:- Executive-level food and beverage leadership experience in a complex, multi-outlet environment
- Demonstrated expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L oversight
- Strong operational knowledge across restaurants, bars, culinary, and catering functions
- Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and manage change effectively
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree (BA) or equivalent, or ten to fifteen years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combinations of education and experience
- ServSafe Manager / Food Protection Manager Certification (required)
- Corporate alcohol compliance training (required or ability to obtain)
- Registered with Nevada Gaming Commission
- Identification that establishes identity
- Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States
