Food and Beverage Director Clifty Inn
Date Posted: Nov 7, 2025
Requisition ID: 467960
Location:
Madison, IN, US, 47250
Work for Indiana
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, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll 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!
Overlooking the Ohio River near historic downtown Madison, Indiana, Clifty Inn is located within the beautiful Clifty Falls State Park. The Inn features 71 guest rooms, the Falls Restaurant, an indoor pool, and banquet/conference space.
Role Overview:
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 $43,888.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Job Duties
Ordering high quality products, as needed, through approved vendors to maintain an adequate par level for 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 cost at agreed upon levels.
Service guests using standards for service guidelines and following all laws and policies in regards to serving alcohol.
Create outlet concepts to target hotel clientele and 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 strategy to meet sales objectives.
Interact with other hotel personnel to meet 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.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
At the Indiana State Park Inns, success is based around teamwork, quality, integrity, loyalty, passion, friendliness, and safety. Indiana State Park Inns workers provide friendly customer service while ensuring the general upkeep of the Inns to provide guest with a high-quality experience. Exempt positions serve in the following areas:
Central Office - Located in downtown Indianapolis, central office positions aid in centralized leadership, human resources, finance, payroll, and administrative functions.
Positions may include: Assistant Business Development Managers, Training Managers, Accounting Supervisors, Special Projects Managers, Business Development Managers, Human Resources Manager, information technology Mangers, Regional Managers, Deputy Directors
Principal - These positions work at Inns properties to support day-to-day operations, ensuring superior guest satisfaction while maximizing hotel profitability.
Positions may include: HR/Account Coordinators, Department Managers, Department Supervisors, Department Superintendents, Department Assistant Directors, Department Directors, Sales Directors, Assistant General Managers, General Managers
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.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
This role should expect to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Individuals may be required to wear an Indiana State Park Inns-provided uniform.
Ability to hold effective communication with coworkers and guests and assist them as needed.
Ability to supervise employees.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
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