Food & Beverage Director jobs in Parkersburg, WV

Overview

A Wild and exciting adventure awaits you with The Wilds Food & Beverage department. Here you will get to work alongside a hardworking and fun team in an environment with spectacular views! You will help facilitate the daily operations of the Food & Beverage department. Daily life of quick service to catering to plated service to getting to know our animals, it's a most unique experience. Come join the team and the  adventures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food and beverage outlets and team.
• Facilitates all location-based team member training and development and actively seeks coaching opportunities to further develop seasonal team members.
• Ensures cost-effective operation of department through proactive labor and waste management practices.
• Follows standard operating procedures for operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and technology. 
• Ensures that all team members are following uniform and grooming standards.
• Prepares recipes as instructed.
•  Closes and maintains cleanliness of food areas and equipment.
• Adheres to health/safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain PIC and SERV Safe Manager certification training.
• Adheres to uniform and employee policies and regulations.
• Required to learn park safety policies and codes.  
• Position may require job rotation for The Wilds and the needs of the park.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports directly to F&B Supervisor and F&B Manager.
• Posted schedules may be subject to change based on operational needs such as weather condition, guest attendance and department needs.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• At least 1 year of food service experience in a high-volume quick service or casual dining environment.
• At least 6 months of food service leadership experience in a high-volume quick service or casual dining environment.
• Able to perform physical work for extended periods of time.
• Able to stand or walk for long periods (5 hours) without a break.
• Able to lift and move up to 10lbs. constantly, 30lbs. frequently, and 50lbs. occasionally.
• Able to balance multiple assignments successfully.
• Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain).
• Able to work in extreme heat environments (exceeding 110˚F) for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in extreme cold environments (to below -40˚F) for limited periods with proper protective equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior.
• Able to maintain an appropriate employee appearance.
• Able to pass SERV Safe Manager certification food safety written exam.
• This position is not eligible for overtime pay.
• Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• Subject to BMV check.
• Subject to Criminal Background check.

This is a summer seasonal employment opportunity, with start dates available from late February through December