F&B Manager - Steakhouse

Job Overview

The Food and Beverage Manager projects a sense of passion and urgency towards the delivery of excellent guest service and quality products. The Manager interacts with guests and staff with a sense of calmness and a desire to resolve problems amicably and to a point where all parties win. The Manager shall proactively take control of front‑of‑house operations and hire, train, develop, coach, re‑assign, and terminate staff as required and consistent with the WCH Expectations Guide to deliver a level of guest service and a food outlet experience unmatched by any competitor.

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focusing on our customers. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

• Identify and define operational needs within the restaurant (and other outlets or areas, if assigned) and implement solutions that result in beneficial changes to assigned operations.
• Abide by all State, Federal, and WCH requirements pertaining to serving alcohol.
• Develop and implement customer service training programs as needed and assure outstanding service to all guests at all times.
• Direct the development and administration of controls for all phases of assigned outlets economically and profitably while maintaining established standards.
• Develop staffing schedules that assure the highest service levels with maximum productivity.
• Develop and monitor the status of budgets.
• Ensure that interim and annual performance evaluations are completed on time and files maintained.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Be responsible for profit/loss of assigned operations.
• Counsel, guide, train, and instruct assigned personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
• Continually seek new methods and programs to promote the restaurant and the property as a whole.
• Obtain and retain all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments, and scheduled entertainment and assure that all staff are informed of said information.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED – required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Related Field AND two (2) years of Supervisory experience in a high volume, multiple shifts, F&B outlet – required.
• OR Four (4) years’ experience in a Management position in a high volume, multiple shifts, F&B outlet – required.
• OR Three (3) years’ experience in an F&B Supervisory position with Wind Creek Hospitality – required.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
• Extensive knowledge of food products and service techniques.
• After hire, successful completion of Responsible Vendor Alcoholic Beverage Service and BASSET training required to retain position.
• After hire, successful completion of Serve Safe Sanitation training required to retain position.
• Ability to maneuver in all areas of assigned outlets, including all food and beverage service areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to forty (40) pounds.
• Ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling guest and employee conflicts.
• Proven ability to develop a budget.
• Proven ability to understand financial data and manage a budget.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with computer‑based time and attendance, and/or client‑booking systems.
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required.
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position.

• Pay range - $57,900.00 - $71,500.00 (The base pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset).
• Voluntary full‑time benefit offerings include group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as access to a flexible spending account (FSA) option. We also offer Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, 401K with matching, shift differential, and discretionary quarterly bonuses.