Assistant Food & Beverage Director - Abe Martin Lodge

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the State Park Inns:

The Indiana State Park Inns are one of the oldest state parks lodging systems in the country. We proudly operate seven unique and beautiful facilities throughout our great state of Indiana that offer a unique experience for guests to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and make memories naturally!

Located just outside Nashville, Indiana, Abe Martin Lodge is nestled in the picturesque hills of Indiana's largest state park, Brown County State Park. The lodge features 84 rooms, the Little Gem Restaurant, cabins, an indoor water park, and over 6,000 square feet of banquet and conference space.

Role Overview:

The Assistant Food and Beverage Director at Abe Martin Lodge is responsible for the purchasing, receiving, storage, and production of food products for all food outlets. Must be able to build business through menu selections, consistent quality, and presentation. Accountable for cost controls of food production and outlet sales. Must be able to hire, train, and motivate competent staff. Must be able to communicate effectively with other Departmental Managers and subordinates.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Ordering high-quality products, as needed, through approved vendors to maintain an adequate par level for the forecasted business.
• Implement and maintain proper receiving and storage procedures.
• Ensure production procedures through standardized recipes, establishing par levels, employee training, and presentation.
• Implementation of food safety procedures including regular checks of food temperatures and documentation thereof.
• Responsible for implementing procedures to maintain proper cleanliness and sanitation.
• Maintains food costs and labor costs at agreed-upon levels.
• Service guests using standards for service guidelines, and following all laws and policies regarding serving alcohol.
• Create outlet concepts to target hotel clientele and the local market.
• Create and update menu designs to fit outlets.
• Utilize training guides to ensure high standards and efficiency.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, and develop competent personnel.
• Develop a strategy to meet sales objectives.
• Interact with other hotel personnel to meet the objectives of the food department.
• Responsible for the organizational structure of culinary and service personnel.
• Attends weekly staff meetings, BEO reviews, and monthly all-employee meetings.
• Pursue new revenue opportunities.
• Organize data to determine trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Involvement in national, regional, and local associations.
• Performs the duties of the Food & Beverage Director in their absence.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What Youll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Graduate of Culinary or Management program or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role in a high volume establishments

• Above-average interpersonal skills

• Strong planning and organizational abilities

• Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds while twisting and walking

• Able to work for extended periods of time standing/moving

• Serve-Safe certified or the ability to obtain such certification

• Possess an Indiana ATC Employee Permit to sell alcohol or the ability to obtain a permit

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.