Winter 24-25 Restaurant Manager

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.  

Summary 

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant operation with overall responsibility for service and financial aspects of assigned restaurant. The Restaurant Manager reports to the General Manager.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $59,000 - $79,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until December 1st, 2024 for the 2024-2025 Winter Season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist in interviewing, selection, training and retention of employees
• Responsible for managing, coaching, correcting employees, maintaining a positive atmosphere & upholding standards
• Responsible for the financial success of the operation
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, delivery and rotation of non-food items
• Produce weekly schedules according to budget and forecasted numbers
• Ensure that all daily opening procedures are followed
• Ensure consistency of product/service using training guides
• Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocol
• Maintain a safe & clean work environment
• Complete and assign daily preparation lists
• Assist restaurant employees in the BOH and dining room as required
• Communicate with General Manager (GM) as needed to provide menu and pricing information
• Communicate with GM regarding the daily inventory and ordering process
• Oversee daily closing and cleaning procedures
• Complete and submit an accurate monthly inventory
• Act as a coach to address any performance issues and document the same
• Responsible for proper payroll procedure
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responding promptly to customer needs
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service
• Other duties as assigned

• Hospitality management related degree preferred
• 2 years of management experience in a Food Service environment required
• Ability to communicate and follow oral or written directions in English is required
• Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
• Basic knowledge of purchasing, scheduling and payroll systems required
• Competent with computer programs such as Microsoft Office
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license
• Ability to ski or ride at an intermediate level is required for employees of ski in/ski out restaurants

Supervision given and received 
Supervision Given: Exercises direct supervision over the restaurant staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Supervision Received: Works under general supervision of the General Manager. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins.   

Work Environment and physical demands 

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to frequently  lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance   

Job Benefits 

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   

• Paid Time Off Programs 
• Paid Leave Programs 
• Employee Ski Pass 
• Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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