Director of Food and Beverage, Finger Lakes Gaming
Delaware North, Buffalo, NY, United States
The opportunity
Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time Director of Food and Beverage to join our team at Finger Lakes Gaming in Farmington, New York. As the Director of Food and Beverage, you will be responsible for supporting the overall operations of the food service department, including helping manage the unit’s budget and performance while coordinating food production, service, purchasing, and quality control. If you thrive in a high-energy, guest-focused environment and enjoy leading at scale, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Pay Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $84,200 - $113,700 / year
In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.
What we offer At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
Paid vacation days and holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
What will you do?
Oversee multiple restaurants and concession operations, including fine dining, buffets, quick service, traditional concessions, catering, and banquets
Select, orient, train, and manage Food Service team members while controlling payroll costs and ensuring fair and non-discriminatory treatment
Plan menus, food and beverage specials, pricing, and product selections while developing new concepts to enhance food service quality
Direct Food Service Managers and supervisors while conducting employee meetings, counseling sessions, and monitoring performance standards
Manage financial and operational controls, including cash management, purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, and profit and loss performance
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, health codes, safety, hygiene, sanitation practices, corporate policies, and Delaware North standards
Maintain strong vendor relationships, recommend equipment and products, support ongoing training, and collaborate with Group Sales on catered events
More about you
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
Bachelor's degree in hotel or restaurant management is preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to analyze and make sound business decisions
Knowledge of Micros or similar point-of-sale systems
Must be able to obtain a New York State Gaming License
Shift details Days Evenings Holidays Weekends Every weekend 8hr shift Events
Who we are Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 1,500 video gaming machines and brings the thrill of live thoroughbred racing from April to November and year-round simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness racing from across the country. Finger Lakes presents various dining options including a large buffet.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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Pay Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $84,200 - $113,700 / year
In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.
What we offer At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
Paid vacation days and holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
What will you do?
Oversee multiple restaurants and concession operations, including fine dining, buffets, quick service, traditional concessions, catering, and banquets
Select, orient, train, and manage Food Service team members while controlling payroll costs and ensuring fair and non-discriminatory treatment
Plan menus, food and beverage specials, pricing, and product selections while developing new concepts to enhance food service quality
Direct Food Service Managers and supervisors while conducting employee meetings, counseling sessions, and monitoring performance standards
Manage financial and operational controls, including cash management, purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, and profit and loss performance
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, health codes, safety, hygiene, sanitation practices, corporate policies, and Delaware North standards
Maintain strong vendor relationships, recommend equipment and products, support ongoing training, and collaborate with Group Sales on catered events
More about you
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
Bachelor's degree in hotel or restaurant management is preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to analyze and make sound business decisions
Knowledge of Micros or similar point-of-sale systems
Must be able to obtain a New York State Gaming License
Shift details Days Evenings Holidays Weekends Every weekend 8hr shift Events
Who we are Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 1,500 video gaming machines and brings the thrill of live thoroughbred racing from April to November and year-round simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness racing from across the country. Finger Lakes presents various dining options including a large buffet.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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