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F&B Director

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Full time

Food services, Tourism, Other, Administration

1500 Rte 138, Kahnawake, QC J0L 1B0, Canada

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Playground

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About Playground

Located in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, just minutes from downtown Montreal, Playground isn't just a venue; it's a global benchmark. Since 2010, we’ve grown from a passionate startup into an international entertainment powerhouse. We don’t just offer jobs; we offer the chance to be part of an award-winning team that shapes the future of entertainment. When you join Playground, you join the reigning champions of the gaming industry. Our commitment to excellence has earned us global recognition, and our employees are the heartbeat behind these milestones: - 2024 Global Poker Awards (Las Vegas): Crowned Fans Choice: Best Poker Room in the World, solidifying our status as the absolute best in the business. - 2017 American Poker Award: Awarded Event of the Year for MILLIONS North America, proving our ability to execute massive, world-class entertainment logistics. - Legendary Partnerships: Home to iconic global brands like the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C).

Job description

<p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong><u>Schedule:</u></strong> Flexible scheduling adapted to a 24/7 operation, occasional overtime - to be discussed further</span></p><h3 class="heading-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>Overview</strong></span></h3><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">Playground is seeking an agile, change-oriented<strong><em> F&amp;B Director</em></strong> to lead multi-venue food and beverage operations, culinary consistency, and guest dining experiences across our 24/7 gaming and entertainment complex. Translating corporate discipline into a fast-paced environment, you will build operational structure across high-volume dining, lounge/bar concepts, floor beverage service, and VIP culinary hospitality.</span></p><h3 class="heading-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h3><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><u>Change Management:</u></span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">Implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs), food safety/hygiene protocols, quality audits, and service benchmarks across all F&amp;B touchpoints.</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><u>Hierarchy &amp; Alignment:</u></span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">Navigate corporate hierarchy to align kitchen (BOH), front-of-house (FOH) service, F&amp;B gaming floor teams, and VIP hospitality behind unified strategic initiatives.</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><u>Financial &amp; Operational Execution:</u></span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">Drive rapid decision-making during peak volume, manage labour efficiency, monitor operational F&amp;B KPIs, control Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), oversee inventory, and maintain service standards.</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><u>Guest Experience &amp; Service Recovery:</u></span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">Establish guest satisfaction metrics (CSAT), formalize F&amp;B service recovery protocols, and elevate menu delivery to enhance player retention across amenities.</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><u>Talent &amp; Compliance:</u></span></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">Lead team development across F&amp;B operations, improve retention, and enforce safety compliance and food hygiene standards.</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"></p>

Requirements

<h3 class="heading-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>Requirements &amp; Qualifications</strong></span></h3><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>Hospitality and F&amp;B Leadership: </strong>Proven track record as an F&amp;B Director in high-volume entertainment venues, hotels, resorts, casino/gaming complexes, or Brand Director for a major chain.</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>F&amp;B Financial Acumen:</strong> Strong background in menu engineering, inventory control, labour optimization, and food/beverage cost management.</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>Corporate Rigour: </strong>Experience in structured corporate hospitality environments with demonstrated experience leading change management and formal operational frameworks.</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>High-Volume Agility:</strong> Superior ability to manage high-stress, high-volume F&amp;B operations without sacrificing quality, consistency, or staff performance.</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>Sector Adaptability: </strong>Willingness and capacity to quickly learn gaming industry nuances, reward systems, and F&amp;B&nbsp; dynamics.</span></p></li><li><p class="text-node"><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);"><strong>Language Proficiency: </strong>Professional bilingualism (English/French).</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-node"></p>

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