Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, Employee Housing Available

Job Summary

This management position is the assistant to the Keystone Lodge & Spa FOH General Manager with primary focus for the success of Keystone Lodge dining operations.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $58,461.98 - $65,000.00
• Employment Type: Year Round (11-month)
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of food & beverage professionals to deliver consistent service excellence across all areas of responsibility.
• Guide and support all facets of the operation to insure that an “experience of a lifetime” is delivered to each and every guest.
• Be passionate about the hospitality industry and when necessary, lead change to keep the operation competitive in the market and current with industry trends in an effort to exceed guest expectations.
• Exhibit keen financial acumen, proactive planning and strategic marketing of the Bighorn Bistro & Bar programming to drive profitability.
• Inspire your team to have a desire to be the best at what they do both individually and as a collective.
• Collaborate with other resort leaders to align the outlets of responsibility with Keystone and Vail Resorts direction and initiatives.
• Actively participate in resort and F&B leadership meetings.
• Develop and empower fellow members of Keystone Lodge F&B supervisory team.
• Operate business in a manner to perform to or exceed budgeted margins.
• Regularly meet with Keystone Lodge stakeholders, in both group and 1:1 settings, to present, verbally or with visual presentation, the performance and direction of the operations.
• Work independently or as a member of a team to meet or exceed established goals and deadlines.
• Adhere to and enforce all company policy, procedure and guidelines.
• Insure that all reporting requirements for the entire operation are submitted ahead of the deadline.
• Enroll the operation, yourself, staff and resources in the participation of resort and local festivals/ events to enhance the value of the event, increase attendance and market the Bighorn Bistro and Keystone Lodge F&B.
• Other duties as assigned or as business grows / develops.

Job Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years in a management/supervisor role
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in upscale restaurant concept operations
• Minimum 1 year experience with maintaining restaurant reservation management systems
• Computer proficient
• Ability to read hospitality financial statements
• Communicate easily and fluently in English
• Communicate easily in Spanish – preferred
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as necessary
• Knowledge and experience to develop and maintain beverage programming to match the outlet concept.
• Experience with all Microsoft office software applications, InfoGenesis – strongly preferred

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans