Restaurant Manager

COMPENSATION: Starting at $75,000/yearSNAPSHOTA hands-on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?Want to gain management and guest service experience — with room to grow if you excel?If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.ABOUT USWe are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who is excited about providing memorable hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERECompetitive pay and benefitsSupportive, inclusive team cultureKnowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidanceWork where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days offWHAT WE OFFERSick pay in first year; paid time off thereafterHealthcare benefits available within 90 days401K eligible with company match after 1 yearRegular work schedule with specific days offIf living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly costWHAT YOU WILL DO (JOB SUMMARY)The Food and Beverage Manager is the key management position, supporting our restaurant service staff in running all of the front of house operations. The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for departmental profitability, management of guest dining areas & service staff, menu development, restaurant serving periods and private catered events.The Food and Beverage Manager supervises all front of house service operations and the restaurant service team to ensure all guests have a fantastic dining experience. Our Food and Beverage Manager also oversees restaurant supervisors that supervise service staff. The Food and Beverage Manager works alongside the Executive Chef to best serve our guests and reports to the Assistant General Manager and General Manager.The Food and Beverage Manager works closely with the Assistant Restaurant Managers, Assistant General Manager & General Manager in coordinating and executing Lodge operations and supporting all departments at the Lodge as needed. The Food and Beverage Manager is also highly involved in supporting our youth employment program.The restaurant provides full breakfast, sit down and to go lunches and dinner in our main restaurant, tavern and other dining spaces. The Lodge prides itself in serving fresh, health conscious & creative California Lodge Cuisine that far exceeds guest expectations given our remote setting. Most of our in-house guests eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night alongside locals & associates. To learn more about our restaurant and recent menus, please see our website.The lodge is a coveted wedding venue catering to customized weddings, regular and other group business each year in various venues throughout the lodge property. This wedding and small group focus adds additional creative opportunities to the Food and Beverage Manager role, which is supported by our Catering Team.Our ideal Food and Beverage Manager is creative, experienced, mature, self motivated and excited to develop a friendly, professional & efficient staff environment and embraces working hands on at a high level in an energetic restaurant environment.You’ll thrive in this role if you:Enjoy helping guests and creating a welcoming environmentAre reliable, detail-oriented and organizedCan balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standardsWork well independently and as part of a supportive teamKEY RESPONSIBILITIESRoutinely responsible for:Scheduling, training, and managing staffInterviewing and hiringDefining, costing, and pricing restaurant and tavern menusEstablishing structured processes & enforcing restaurant standards, programs, and proceduresStorage and inventory management training/standardsDevising and executing operational enhancementsManaging and coding of invoices and preparing food inventories/transfersCommunicate professionally at all times with all staff and managementSupport team members and interns while fostering a positive work environmentWork safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipmentProvide ongoing feedback and develop staffEnforce policies/standards, and manage progressive discipline & associated documentationDevise and execute operational enhancements and ways to improve the guest experienceComply with work shift schedules and break requirementsPerform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as neededEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED; college degree a plusMinimum one-year prior work experience in restaurant/hospitality and/or banquet service experienceFood Handler Certification and Responsible Beverage Service CertificationExperience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferredCOMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIESStrong training (formal and/or informal) and knowledge of fresh California-style cuisineExtensive Experience managing a busy restaurant, including financial managementWedding or similar high-end catering experienceStrong interest in straining/coaching and in supporting our youth missionReliable, dependable and punctualWorks well as part of a team and supports othersDetail-oriented with good organizational skillsFollows company policies, procedures and safety standardsAdheres to food handling and sanitation requirementsCommunicates appropriately, supportively and professionallyAdaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced settingDemonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalismPositive attitude and willingness to learn and growLeading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyleWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical environment requires employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to adhere to departmental uniform standardsFrequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairsAbility to stand and move continuouslyLifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 poundsWorking with required chemicals and PPEShifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when neededNOTEWe are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr First-Light-Resorts-LL