General Manager - Cooper Spur

Mt. Hood Meadows•Mount Hood, OR

1d•$82,128 - $99,858•Onsite

About The Position

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is seeking an exceptional hospitality leader to serve as its next General Manager. Nestled on the north side of Mt. Hood, Cooper Spur is a one-of-a-kind destination that combines a boutique mountain lodge, restaurant, weddings and events, overnight accommodations, recreation, and a family-friendly ski area into a truly unique guest experience. This is far more than a traditional General Manager role. As the leader of both Cooper Spur Mountain Resort and Cooper Spur Ski Area operations, you will guide every aspect of the business; from culinary excellence and guest hospitality to lodging, events, facilities, and financial performance. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team while remaining hands-on in the operation, helping shape memorable guest experiences and fostering a culture where team members thrive. We're looking for a leader who is as comfortable developing long-term business strategy as they are stepping into the restaurant during a busy dinner service, walking the property to identify operational improvements, meeting with a wedding client, or mentoring department leaders. Success in this role requires sound business judgment, strong financial acumen, operational excellence, and perhaps most importantly a genuine passion for hospitality. This is an opportunity to build on Cooper Spur's momentum and help define its future. You'll have the autonomy to drive innovation, grow revenue, strengthen community relationships, elevate the guest experience, and lead a destination that continues to evolve while preserving the character and authenticity that make Cooper Spur so special. If you're an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, solving complex operational challenges, and creating exceptional experiences for guests and employees alike, we'd love to hear from you. This is a full-time, benefitted, year-round position.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of management experience in hospitality, culinary/restaurant, or resort operations – including catering and events – with profit-and-loss accountability and a successful record of financial performance.
Experience in all aspects of culinary services operations and management, with the willingness to be hands-on in the operation.
Minimum age 21 (required for the management and service of alcohol under OLCC).
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving insurance requirements.
SERV Safe Manager Certification and OLCC Service Permit (or ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire).
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours throughout the winter season and during peak events.
Must successfully pass a background check.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Ski Area Management, or a related field.
Experience at a resort, lodge, or high-quality restaurant that also hosts large catered events, weddings, and banquets.
Lodging/hotel, ski resort, and facilities/maintenance operations experience.
Proficiency with point-of-sales and reservation systems (e.g., Micros, RTP) and with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Guide every aspect of the business; from culinary excellence and guest hospitality to lodging, events, facilities, and financial performance.
Develop long-term business strategy.
Step into the restaurant during a busy dinner service.
Walk the property to identify operational improvements.
Meet with a wedding client.
Mentor department leaders.
Drive innovation, grow revenue, strengthen community relationships, and elevate the guest experience.
Lead a destination that continues to evolve while preserving its character and authenticity.