Food and Beverage Buyer - Casino jobs in Paterson, NJ

Reports to : Food & Beverage Manager, position is Non-Exempt WHO YOU ARE? Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art science to the how and what a hospitality operation professional is responsible for.

You delight in the smiles you share and the positive experiences that you create. You feel comfortable when things get busy, and you must make smart, in-the-moment decisions, as it is just natural for you to do so.

Above all, it is your mission to spread joy to all you encounter when making their specialty drinks. You are energized through your interactions with people, and there is nothing that gives you more satisfaction thank making our customer smile.

THE ROLE The Restaurant Supervisor reports to the F&B Managers and work in a team environment with other F&B professionals, including barbacks, bartenders, servers, dishwashers, cooks, and chefs.

It is critical the person in this position possess a background and knowledge in basic service techniques and has a natural ability to manage time and assist customers.

As the Restaurant Supervisor you will be responsible for creating memorable guest experiences and making the first interaction with guests and associates.

All of our service team members are expected to be reliable and responsible. You will arrive changed, polished and mentally ready to work on time.

We put an emphasis on treating each other just like we treat our guests, sharing a smile, a helping hand, and a willingness to jump in to assist in any situation.

You will also actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with your peers on the service team and other associates of the hotel.

As a team member within Aparium Hotel Group you will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that you are collaborative, humble, experienced and open-minded no egos are allowed. WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Uphold and model the company’s principles of People, Place and Character, driving collaboration, intuition and trans-local hospitality.
• Assist in all aspects of a guest’s experience from beginning to end by extending a friendly greeting in an inviting environment, ensuring proper set-up the host stand, reviewing reservations and making recommendations as to the setup of the room;

• Participate in daily line ups and quarterly all staff meetings to further develop ideas and objectives with the service team while simultaneously providing constructive feedback and strategizing to overcome and correct any previously missed opportunities
• Inspect the cleanliness of each section of the dining room and the private dining rooms and make necessary improvements as well as check each table prior to opening to ensure its properly set
• Pick up the daily menus and insert them properly in their covers; and inspect every menu and list to ensure their condition and appearance
• Develop a complete working knowledge of the menus, menu ingredients and what is unavailable for the day
• Know the server stations, their daily assignments, their personal timing patterns, and their maximum workload capacity, and of course balance and close shift properly
• Answer telephones according to hotel standard and take reservations or provide information regarding the restaurant or any other hotel service
• Carry trays, bus, and reset tables with linen, china, glass and silver as needed; complete side work assigned by manager
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and relay any challenges to the food and beverage leadership team to make corrections and improvements as needed
• Communicate effectively with the F&B and Culinary teams to ensure all guests get their food as ordered in timely fashion
• Assist in other areas of the F&B Department as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Passion for the People, Place and Culture of our community, love of Restaurants and Guest Service also required
• Minimum of one (3 to 4) year experience as a Restaurant Supervisor or Event / Banquet server in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant.
• Available to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally

Last updated : 2024-04-24