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Manager, F&B Quality Assurance

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

777 San Manuel Boulevard
Highland, CA 92346

Casino & Hotel
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Full-Time

Under the Director of Food & Beverage, the Manager, Food & Beverage (F&B) Quality Assurance is responsible for enhancing guests’ journey in Food & Beverage outlets. By identifying and analyzing trends that impact guest loyalty, this role addresses opportunities for improving operational efficiency and/or implementing supportive technology. This position strives to maximize the efficiency of the enterprise through the application of technology. The Manager, F&B Quality Assurance, will play a critical role by leveraging the resources provided by the Food & Beverage department and is the subject matter expert on several core systems assigned to the role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and manages current and upcoming current F&B projects, initiatives, promotions, and activations. Supports multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously without adversely affecting deadlines or commitments.

2. Analyzes trends and collaborates with internal stakeholders and other departments to improve processes and implement innovative programs to meet or exceed the requirements of customers resulting in increased guest satisfaction.

3. Critically analyzes proposed projects with a specific focus on guest experience, refining projects as needed. Collaborates with other departments to including, but not limited to Information Technology, Customer Experience and Marketing.

4. Presents high level reports reflecting each outlet’s operational and guest service expectations, objectives, strategies, and operational plans pertaining to the guest experience.

5. Conducts gap analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, structure efforts to achieve the targeted improvements and establish measurement systems to monitor performance. Develops innovative services to meet or exceed the requirements of customers.

6. Critically analyzes activations with a specific focus on guest experience, refining projects as needed. Collaborates with other departments including, but not limited to: Information Technology, Customer Experience & Marketing.

7. Performs data manipulation and analysis (graphical and statistical) as required in support of initiatives that improve the customer experience and streamline operations performance.

8. Coordinates with Compliance and QA manager to ensure training, resource documentation, and technical steps are created/provided to end users as needed.

9. Leads F&B Lean Six Sigma team in support of F&B continuous improvement initiatives.

10. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.   Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Management, or related field required. 

  • Master's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Management, or related field preferred. 

  • Minimum of three (3) years of customer service experience required. Experience within the hospitality industry strongly preferred.  

  • Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience required. 

  • Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above. 

  • Experience in developing F&B Point-of-Sale systems and other industry-specific systems strongly preferred. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the enterprise’s core business process and operations. 

  • Experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products. 

  • Experience developing marketing strategies, plans, campaigns, or other marketing initiatives.  

  • Ability to create systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly language. 

  • Ability to conduct market research, competitive analyses, and research on target audiences.  

  • Exceptional analytical and statistical skills with the ability to apply them to systems issues and operational processes as required. 

  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. 

  • Must have the ability to present high level proposals and information. 

  • Must have excellent writing skills and strong computers skills covering Microsoft Office applications as well as all compliance applications. 

  • Experience with development, assessment or review of quality assurance policies, procedures, processes and internal controls required. 

  • Knowledge of the development, assessment or instructional delivery of quality assurance training. 

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

  • At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
  • A qualified candidate/employee must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier.
  • Lean Six Sigma certificate is preferred.

San Manuel will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

Posted December 13, 2024

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, CA. It is one of the largest casinos on the West Coast, with 7,000 slot machines, 150 table games, and five high-limit rooms. We are one of the top 10 largest casino resorts in the US.

Guests enjoy sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains, live entertainment, and a full array of dining options, which include The Pines Modern Steakhouse, Hong Bao Kitchen, Serrano Vista Cafe, Rock & Brews, Chingon Kitchen, Big Mo’ Cafe, and 11 bars and lounges.

The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resorteach earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, with all three being the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel also received two 2023 AAA Four Diamonds ratings for the new hotel and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.

Our hotel features a 17-story tower with 432 guest rooms & suites. Guests relax in an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, the lavish full-service Serrano spa and salon, a health and fitness center, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, and luxe retail shops.

Indian gaming in California is an exciting, thriving industry. Whether working on the casino floor or providing support to gaming operations as a “behind the scenes” employee, you can contribute to a dynamic and challenging business and have opportunities to learn and grow with the gaming industry.

At San Manuel, our team members define us. Working at San Manuel is more than just a job. It is a career that will help you grow into the successful professional you want to be.

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Our benefits focus on five key areas of wellness - financial, emotional, physical, social, and occupational - because we know it takes more than a salary to thrive. The benefits under each category include everything from retirement, insurance and dental benefits to emotional wellness programs, home repair services, and much more. 

Our employees have the option to select the benefits that best support their lives and their wellness.