Legends Cafe Manager

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area • Dillon, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area 60 miles west of Denver that offers big-mountain challenges and life-changing experiences for our employees and guests alike. Whether you’re here for a season or a lifetime, A-Basin is a place where dedicated and hard-working employees have a chance to shine! We are not your typical big-box resort, and that’s what makes the vibe here so awesome – we know you by name. The number-one reason our employees continue to work here is their incredible coworkers. Apply now to be part of The Legend!

POSITION SUMMARY: Food and Beverage employees at Arapahoe Basin are committed to creating “a day worth repeating” for our guests by ensuring legendary service and food quality throughout our Food and Beverage outlets. As the Legends Café Manager at Arapahoe Basin you will lead by example while overseeing the daily operations of Legends Café and the Coffee Corner to ensure a welcoming, clean and friendly environment for our guests. This position is responsible for supervising all Café Team Members, delegating daily work assignments, maintaining inventory, and dealing with guest and employee relations concerns. Housing may be available. This position has an estimated start date in November 2026.

Requirements

• 2 years of management or supervisor experience required
• 2 years of Cash Handling experience required. Reconcile a cash register using basic math and counting.
• Strong verbal communication skills required for guest interaction.
• Multitasking and strong time management skills.
• Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve problems promptly.
• Must provide own non-slip footwear.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• This position requires successful completion of a background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, coach, and discipline Legends Café staff of about eight individuals per A-Basin standards.
• Create employee work schedules and process payroll for Legends Café staff.
• Train and encourage employees to actively participate in sustainability initiatives and support them in maintaining sustainable practices.
• Work with A-Frame General Manager and Food & Beverage Director on overall P&L management.
• Interact positively with customers to ensure they are receiving the best food product/experience, and work well with all other F&B staff and other A-Basin staff.
• Responsible for opening and closing Legends Café for breakfast and lunch, including but not limited to: labor management, securing the building, and daily reconciliation of all cash registers.
• Train staff to cash handling and service standards set forth by F&B management team.
• Develop and ensure completion of daily and weekly cleaning checklists.
• Ensure upkeep and maintenance of vacuums, drink machines, reach-in coolers, and other related appliances.
• Work closely with F&B management team to ensure clear and consistent messaging to staff.
• Hold staff accountable for operational standards, including: attendance, grooming, task list, and overall service level.
• Execute group functions in Legend's Café including set up, tear down, service, and collection of payment.
• Help to achieve company-wide sustainability goals through proper management of daily bussing duties so that all trash, recycling, and compost are sorted into the correct receptacle.
• Fulfill all duties of Cafe Team Members when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free season pass to Arapahoe Basin and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Discounted Ikon Pass for all eligible employees
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Ski Area discounts for Rentals, Retail, Silverthorne Rec. Center, and our food and beverage outlets
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more
• Financial assistance and mental health resources through TELUS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED