J Resort - Beverage Manager

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company’s value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of a “Beverage Manager” 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:

• Establish and administer safety policies and procedures and assure adherence to these policies and procedures
• Counsel, guide and instruct the assistant beverage managers in the proper performance of their duties. Prepare and coordinate the periodical performance review of assigned personnel
• Assist and support assistant beverage managers with hiring, promotions, approval of vacations, and leave of absences
• Establish and maintain effective channels of communication with all employees in the Beverage Department and support departments
• Establish with the F&B Director departmental policies and procedures in accordance with JEI and J Resort standards
• Establish and maintain relationships with Beverage Partners and continually researches vendor opportunities, pricing, service, and evaluates vendor relationships to the benefit of the facility
• Ensure that all financial (invoices review and submission, reporting, paid-outs) and personnel/payroll-related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure colleagues have current knowledge of outlet offerings, products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
• Maintain an active presence throughout the all-property bars, specialty bars and event spaces - lead daily line-ups and regular department meetings, conduct daily walk-throughs of operational setups, coordinate, and participate in REO/BEO meetings
• Responsible for all bar inventories including restaurant bars for liquor, beer, wine, furniture, accessories, office supplies, equipment, & tool inventories and must constantly manage & maintain documented detailed status in all areas including on-hand quantities, costs, & quality levels
• Utilize labor effectively to meet budgets while ensuring high standards of Quality, Service & Cleanliness. Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost objectives are met
• Monitor budgets and payroll records and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted. The GM maximizes financial performance and profit
• Supervise all the beverage employees
• Work with Resort Director of Food and Beverage to instill company culture, build morale and create an ongoing positive work environment, using established as well as newly developed initiatives.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality beverage preparation and service to maintain professional restaurant image, including bar cleanliness, proper uniforms, health department regulations and appearance standards
• Understand and follow written company procedures with 100% accuracy and regulations to our front-of-the-house team
• Support all F&B outlets if coverage is needed

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English and have good verbal communication skills
• Able to analyze and understand all financial documents and possess basic math knowledge
• Familiar with all equipment and tools used in the bars and bar service areas
• 2+ years of experience in a casino beverage or similar fast-paced environment
• Nevada Alcohol Awareness card
• Nevada Gaming Registration
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States