Restaurant Manager

About the role

The Experience Senior Living Team is announcing the opening of The Gallery at Fort Collins, planned for March 2026. As they finalize pre‑opening operations and construction, they are building the leadership team to open the doors and welcome residents. The Restaurant Manager position is expected to start in January 2026, with interviews happening now.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a fine dining atmosphere
• Interview, coach, train, develop, and help hire new dining room team members ensuring ESL dining standards are met
• Provide valuable input in all evaluations and disciplinary actions for dining team members
• Coordinate scheduling for all front‑of‑the‑house team members
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on using systems, software and computer programs to ensure compliance in operations
• Assist with purchasing food and alcohol in Executive Chef's absence
• Manage POS functions through eMenu Choice software
• Coordinate and lead all special events, and sales & marketing events and appropriately staff for these events
• Establish a connection to new residents ensuring satisfaction with meal service and transitioning into the community
• Assist in the coordination of guest visits, special parties and family events for residents with the Executive Chef
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all team members
• Assist with pre‑meal stand‑up for all dining and kitchen team members
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Connect and help residents transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement at every level of interaction

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three (3) to Five (5) years dining room or restaurant wait staff experience
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards
• Previous management or team leadership experience necessary
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies, and labor
• Able to solve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or team members
• Previous experience in banquets or special event planning
• Basic computer skills using programs such as Microsoft Office
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

• Full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years

Pay

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 per year