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Assistant Director of Restaurants

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Reports To

Director of Food and Beverage

Supervises

Food and Beverage outlet managers

Job Summary

This position requires a tactical leader who executes our strategies that make us an operationally
superior restaurant environment. The Assistant Director- Restaurants is expected to demonstrate
our leadership competencies, every day. This includes responsibility for opening new
restaurants; ensuring that current restaurants are continuously successful and profitable;
monitoring of financial and budgetary transactions to ensure efficient operation and expenditures
within budget limitations; developing marketing strategies with implementation of advertising
and promotional campaigns to enhance business and customer satisfaction; and, establishing
customer service standards.

Essential Functions

1) Ensure compliance with the applicable Tribal, Federal and other laws and gaming regulations
and Kickapoo Lucky Eagle policies and procedures.
2) Ensure the highest possible standards of guest services by properly listening and responding
to guest and team member concerns and questions.
3) Set standards and expectations for front and back of house outlet staff and follows up
accordingly.
4) Maintains a commitment to customer service and guest satisfaction.
5) Prepares forecasts and reports and assists in the development of the food and beverage
budget.
6) Enforces high standards of hygiene and sanitation within the department.
7) Tracks payroll and Revenue daily.
8) Establishes par levels for supplies and equipment.
9) Manages timely completion of performance appraisals.
10) Monitors time punches in payroll system, ensuring accurate payroll for all associates.
11) Monitors departments' systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance.
12) Develops and implements controls for expense management.
13) Implements strategies to continually improve revenues.
14) Assists with the development, training and inspiration of staff for promotion.
15) Provides prompt follow-up to all guest concerns.

16) Assists the Director of Food & Beverage with the design and implementation of training
programs.
17) Empowers team to exceed service standards.
18) Instills a calm, organized approach in all stressful situations.
19) Works with HR to recruit and hire staff.
20) Ensures compliance for proper new hire and termination paperwork.
21) Maintains a safe and pleasant work environment.
22) Promotes high Team Member morale.
23) Recommends discipline and/or termination when appropriate of team members.
24) Takes a proactive approach to coaching and counseling.
25) Resolves guest issues promptly and with great care and effectiveness.
26) Maintains a strong knowledge of hospitality trends, especially food & beverage.
27) Provides general information for guests.
28) Utilizes labor management tools to schedule and control labors costs.
29) Demonstrate and promote KLECH core values and MAD skills
30) Manage and maintain security of confidential information entrusted to position.
31) Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned.
32) Monitor compliance with Federal currency transaction reporting requirements, Title 31
requirements and IRS Currency Transaction Reports and property established Anti-Money
Laundering policies. Maintain accurate MTL, MIL, CTR and SAR as needed.
33) The essential functions listed above are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general
representation of the duties and responsibilities pertinent to this position. The duties and
responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed
necessary by the Director.
34) Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Qualifications

1) Must have Highs School Diploma or GED.
2) Three (3) to Five (5) years of restaurant management experience.
3) Four (4) + years of multi-unit restaurant management experience.
4) Strong communication skills in English both written and oral. Spanish or other language
skills a plus.

Other Criteria

Qualified Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Members and qualified Native American
preference is observed.

Skills And Abilities

1) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
2) Ability to maintain effective relationships with the General Manager, Directors, Managers
and all staff.
3) Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, stressful environment.
4) Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-task.
5) Ability to have strong critical thinking, analytical and guest service skills.
6) Must possess a positive attitude with strong organizational and leadership qualities.
7) Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
8) Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
9) Ability to understand complex instructions and material.
10) Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social
and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers of all levels.
11) Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team building
skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
12) Ability to maintain confidentiality.
13) Ability to follow and comply with established Casino guest service programs.

Physical Demands

1) While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to stand,
sit, walk, push, pull, bend for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen on
a regular basis.
2) The team member must be able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
3) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral
vision and depth perception.
4) The team member must be able to communicate effectively in person or using
telecommunications equipment.
5) The team member must have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a
keyboard, touch-screen display, telephone and calculator.
6) Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
Work Environment:
1) Normal office setting and casino floor.
2) Frequent walking and standing in a smoke filled environment and frequent contact with the
general public.
3) Temperature controlled environment with varying noise levels. May be exposed to high
levels of noise throughout the day.
4) Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required including nights, weekends and
holidays.
5) Must be able to perform under pressure and work long hours under stressful conditions.

6) May be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with difficult guests
and extremely irate staff members.
7) May be exposed to various types of lighting including, but not limited to: artificial
fluorescent lights, flashing lights, strobe lights, multiple colored lights, etc.
8) Travel may be required to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Conditions Of Employment

1) Must be able to obtain and retain a KTTT Gaming Commission License, including successful
completion of background check necessary to obtain and maintain license. Responsible to
keep all documents current and valid at all times.
2) Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States.
3) Must be at least 18 years of age.
4) Must have access to reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
5) Must comply with KLEC handbook, internal policy and procedures, and gaming regulations
set within KLEC.

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Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel

794 Lucky Eagle Drive

Eagle Pass, TX 78852

Casino & Hotel

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel, owned and operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, is the largest casino in Texas. 

Established in 1996 and nestled along the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass, the casino provides 24-hour gaming excitement, features over 3,300 of the latest slots, a private poker room, and live bingo.

Guests of our 250 room hotel can take a dip in the outdoor pool, work out in the fitness center,  enjoy a delicious meal in one of our seven restaurants, or relax with a beverage in one of our four cocktail lounges.

Our Team Members are our greatest asset. We offer you competitive compensation, 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage for qualified Team Members , on the first day of the month after 60 days of employment, AD&D and Supplemental insurance coverage, and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan upon completion of one year of service with a 5% of compensation contribution.

People choose to live in Eagle Pass because it is a slice of pure Texas nestled on the Rio Grande — rich in history, culture, and entertainment. Founded in 1849, Eagle Pass’ architecture and historic sites give a sense of steadfastness that provides a compelling backdrop for its ever-evolving arts and entertainment scene. 

The 300 Block Art and Entertainment District on Main Street brims with lively restaurants, galleries, and music venues. At the City of Eagle Pass Art and Culture Center, you can tour an exhibit and be inspired to create your own masterpiece in one of their many classes. Lucky Eagle Casino, a golf course, Maverick County Lake, historic Fort Duncan, and many more recreation and entertainment choices that run a multicultural gambit.