Assistant Fine Dining Restaurant Manager - Grand Canyon

Xanterra Travel Collection•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Live, work, and grow your hospitality career in one of the most iconic locations in the world! WE PROVIDE HOUSING! Why Grand Canyon South Rim? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park. Step into a leadership role at one of the most historic restaurants in the world—the El Tovar Dining Room at Grand Canyon National Park. As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll oversee daily operations in a celebrated fine dining setting that has welcomed presidents, world leaders, and legendary artists. With its blend of historic elegance, gourmet cuisine, and unmatched canyon views, El Tovar offers both a professional challenge and the adventure of a lifetime. Join our team at the South Rim, where you’ll not only deliver world-class hospitality but also Live. Work. Explore. in one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World! Life at the South Rim: Position: Full-Time, Year-Round Housing: Private bedroom in a shared apartment for $267.00 per month. This covers rent and basic utilities, payroll-deducted Pay: $45,240 annual starting salary Free meals at the Employee Cafeteria Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth) A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Requirements

Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays
4 years salaried management experience in multi-unit dining establishment(s).
Experience with and knowledge of all front of the house positions with the ability to quickly assess service situation(s) during the meal period(s).
Beer, Liquor and Wine knowledge is a must.
Experience managing the financial aspects of a restaurant
Ability to train and evaluate staff performance in a full-service restaurant.
Demonstrated positive leadership skills with the ability to drive employee engagement.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to pass ServeSafe Manager course and TIPS training within 90 days of employment.
Competency using Outlook, Word and Excel.
Experience with computerized POS systems.
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with a broad cross-section of guests, employees, government officials and company business clients.
Demonstrated leadership skills that promote employee engagement and retention.
Basic accounting skills with ability to figure labor budgets, sales, costs of services and ability to analyze P&L statements.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and Assistant to maintain a professional operation, ensure product quality and plate presentations.
Maintain labor costs in accordance with financial plan, seasonal business levels, and special events.
Oversee the regular service of the dining room and Arizona Steakhouse to ensure professional operation and consistently high quality of service. Emphasis on dining room management should focus on the lunch and dinner seating’s with supervision of breakfast seating’s conducted on an as needed basis.
Work with the Food & Beverage Trainer to administer a comprehensive training program for Servers, Dining Room Bussers, Host/Hostess’, Cashiers, Cocktail Servers and Bartenders.
Work with Assistant Managers on continual management training.
Counsel with Assistant Managers for recommendations and approval of all promotions for the dining rooms, lounge and employee cafeteria.
Review and approve all annual reviews for the hourly employees. Consult with Food & Beverage Director on the annual performance reviews for Assistant Managers.
Conduct corrective action as necessary and approve all corrective action administered by Assistant Managers.
Approve all change of status forms effecting Bright Angel front of house staff.
Oversee and approve schedules for front and back of the house positions.
Supervise all monthly inventories.
Responsible for the maintenance of sanitation standards for the dining rooms, lounge and employee cafeteria in accordance with company, National Park Service, and Serve Safe standards.
Responsible for establishing and overseeing side work duties, special opening and closing duties for front of the house staff.
Responsible for all VIP reservations for the Arizona Steakhouse dining room.
Responsible for shift meetings, communicating specials and other pertinent information to staff.
Communicate with Assistant Director on live entertainment bookings for the lounge.
Adhere to all safety, risk management and environmental policies.
Ensure staff is adhering to risk management procedures including, but not limited to, wearing personal protective equipment, MSDS location and comprehension, ergonomics and slip and fall.
Project a commitment to Xanterra South Rim environmental policies.
Be accountable to NPS survey results and goals. Hold leadership team and hourly employees accountable for performance to achieve results.
Be accountable to Unifocus survey goals and results. Hold leadership team accountable for performance to achieve desired results.
Other duties as assigned.