This is an amazing opportunity for experienced Beverage leaders to support and guide a team in one of Canada’s most exciting, upcoming entertainment destinations. You will have an opportunity to work at the brand-new, state of the art Five-star Casino & Hotel resort and 5000 seat concert theatre that has recently opened and is delivering a premium entertainment experience!
You will have the opportunity to work in a booming business that is currently experiencing explosive growth. We believe in our people. We have a strong promote-from-within philosophy and are committed to working with you to maximize your potential so you can launch your career to unimaginable heights!
What we’re also offering
Annual Bonus Program
Great group benefits plan
Pension plan
Discounts on Food
Discounts to other Ontario attractions
Free Parking
Opportunities for Advancement
Social Responsibility Initiatives
The thrill of horse-racing
Access to visit our 2000+ Horse athletes
What we need from you:
To be a passionate and engaging leader who will live and breathe our values and beliefs and take a surgical approach across our Hospitality initiatives at the Woodbine casino. With guest experience always at the forefront, we will need you to drive change and empower results. We will also need you to develop and deliver innovative and effective solutions to meet our strategic imperatives, launch a winning experience and further cement our place as an entertainment powerhouse!
What your day to day will look like:
Brand Ambassador. Relationship builder. Guest Experience champion. Business leader. These imperative functions will define your days. You will lead, develop and direct an effective Beverage Operations team, to develop business strategies that deliver on financial and service standard objectives. You will act as the Beverage Product Expert and take an active role in Beverage innovation and recipe creation. You will hold the managers and supervisors accountable for up-to-date Yellow Dog recipes and monitor overall product waste through Freeport.
You will also design operational programs/policies that align with the Food & Beverage goals and objectives of the organization and the Franchised Brand Service Standards. Observe and analyze service delivery times daily to ensure that the teams are delivering on the KPI’s. You will also need to meet with department Managers on a daily / weekly basis to develop actions to ensure that there is consistent improvement if required. Taking an active part in the planning, training and execution of the Woodbine casino expansion plans and identifying ways to increase overall profitability across the quick service restaurant outlets will be important for success.
What we’re looking for
· 5-10 years management experience in Food and Beverage
· Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Culinary Management or Hospitality related field.
· Expert technical knowledge of beverage operations and management
· Advanced knowledge of beverage inventory systems
· Advance knowledge of beverage mixology, international wines, liquor and beer categories
· Being a qualified sommelier is an asset.
· Advanced knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
· Advanced interpersonal, communication, leadership, organization, and management skills.
