VP, Food and Beverage

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Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Job Description: Coming soon to the Las Vegas Strip, Hard Rock Las Vegas will be a fully integrated luxury resort offering world-class hospitality, gaming, dining, entertainment and retail. Positioned on the 50-yard line of the Strip, the resort will feature a nearly 700 ft. guitar-shaped hotel that will change the Las Vegas skyline. The finished complex will feature over 3,700 hotel rooms, approximately 175,000 square feet of gaming space, two spas, multiple pools, live entertainment venues and dozens of restaurants, lounges and retail outlets. JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the Executive Team and under the supervision of the Senior Vice President & General Manager, the VP/SVP of F&B is responsible for the administration, operation, and direct management of all food and beverage departments, including all related management functions to ensure an exceptional guest experience. It is expected that the VP will build a positive team culture and establish the property as an employer of choice. Finally, the VP/SVP of F&B must foster an environment of continuous improvement and ensure that Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is known for the best quality and service in the region. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position) Optimize operational efficiency and ensure high-quality service for all front of the house and back of the house departments. Develop the Food and Beverage strategic plans, policies and programs for the execution of operations, inventory and cost controls to maximize profitability and accomplish Food and Beverage goals and objectives. Lead pre-opening operational setup, service protocols and staff training to ensure seamless launches, including coordinating vendor deliveries, enforcing health/safety standards, establishing kitchen/FOH procedures, and managing staff onboarding. Develops and administers operating and capital budgets. Conducts detailed management and operational analyses to ensure ongoing success and efficiency within the department. Monitors profit and loss statements to ensure objectives are met and recommends corrective actions. Controls all labor and food cost percentages. Forecasts, implements, monitors, controls and reports on the various outlet budgets and their components (labor costs, food costs, beverage costs, supplies, equipment, etc.) to maximize revenue and minimize expenses. Responsible for specifications and quality of all food products, including quality, consistency and presentation of all food products delivered to guests. Recommends to senior management operational enhancements that support initiatives and promote excellence. Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings and best practices, guest preferences, sustainability and service standards. Keeps abreast of new technologies and principles by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations. Performs all Team Member management functions such as interviewing, hiring, training, etc. Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Hard Rock departmental policies and procedures. Oversee management of 3rd party relationships and performance. Maintains an appropriate organizational structure to support the needs of the Food and Beverage operations; ensures adequate supplies and staff are on hand to provide top quality customer service. Collaborates with the Marketing department to plan events and promotions that include Food and Beverage; assists in the development of advertising, promotions and concepts to capture more in house guests and a larger share of the local market maximizing sales. Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel and Food and Beverage operations. Keeps leadership informed of status of Food and Beverage activities by attending meetings and submitting reports. Contributes to the organization's effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a key member of Operations Team; integrating objectives with other functions; accomplishing related results as needed. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate a comm