Restaurant General Manager

Gravity Haus • Breckenridge, CO

5d

About The Position

The Restaurant General Manager at Gravity Haus Breckenridge is the senior leader responsible for strategic and operational excellence across Food & Beverage. The role leads high-performing restaurant teams and oversees Cabin Juice, collaborating closely with the Executive Chef, F&B Managers, and the Hotel General Manager, who is managed separately by Vail Resorts, to align lodging, guest service, and Gravity Haus-operated amenities.

The General Manager owns Food & Beverage financial performance, including P&L management, forecasting, revenue growth, cost control, and budget compliance. The role provides direct oversight and development for F&B leadership, maintains service and operating standards, and partners on menu development, pricing, marketing, and sales. It also coordinates with hotel departments and event and membership teams to build guest and member satisfaction, grow bookings, and develop revenue-generating events and offerings.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role, with a daily presence in the restaurant and responsibility for fostering a high-performance culture grounded in respect, hospitality, fun, and Gravity Haus values. The position requires at least three years of management leadership in an upscale, high-volume restaurant, strong financial and people leadership, and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.

The role requires standing for long periods, working at a computer, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Salary is $90,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience, plus bonus.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of management leadership in an upscale, high-volume restaurant with exceptional food and beverage standards.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to align culture, standards, and strategic direction.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with team members and community members.
• Ability to develop and empower talent, create growth opportunities, and manage the full team member lifecycle.
• Experience in both independent and corporate restaurant environments, with annual revenue over $3 million per location.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and budgets and align quarterly goals with daily operations.
• Strong financial acumen and substantial budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Proven success building high-expectation hospitality service programs.
• Ownership mindset, including identifying operational gaps, building infrastructure, and driving long-term stability.
• Successful collaboration with cross-functional leaders to build strategy, systems, and operational excellence.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to provide strategic guidance during change and growth.
• Ability to stand for long periods, work at a computer, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Own full Food & Beverage P&L performance at Gravity Haus Breckenridge.
• Lead forecasting and re-forecasting across revenue and expense lines, including food, beverage, private events, membership activations, and retail.
• Identify and execute revenue opportunities through private dining, group sales, partnerships, and new F&B and member-amenity offerings.
• Control costs and improve margins through COGS management, labor optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Lead monthly financial reviews and use data to guide decisions and course corrections.
• Ensure timely invoice processing, accurate payroll, and budget compliance.
• Provide direct oversight to Food & Beverage Managers and collaborate closely with the Executive Chef.
• Mentor and support the F&B leadership team, developing performance, accountability, and leadership skills.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings focused on service standards, team alignment, member engagement, and business priorities.
• Maintain controls over labor scheduling, guest experience, and menu execution.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and Bar Manager on menu development, pricing, and product innovation.
• Collaborate on sales reporting and menu engineering to promote high-margin items and retire underperformers.
• Ensure consistent inventory, payroll, and compliance practices.
• Partner with Marketing to drive F&B revenue and covers.
• Serve as the primary Gravity Haus liaison to the Hotel General Manager to align lodging, guest service, member, and F&B strategies.
• Coordinate across departments to support operational consistency and guest and member satisfaction.
• Build a culture of high performance, trust, and shared accountability between hotel operations and Gravity Haus-operated amenities.
• Work with the Event Sales Manager and Membership Manager to drive bookings in renovated lounge and dining spaces.
• Develop programming with F&B and Marketing that generates revenue and attracts locals and members.
• Lead development and execution of group sales packages, buyouts, and creative event offerings.
• Maintain a visible daily presence in the restaurant and ensure Gravity Haus values are reflected in guest and member interactions.
• Build a team culture rooted in performance, respect, fun, and hospitality, and champion the company's mission.

Benefits

• Health insurance for full-time team members.
• 401(k) with company match.
• All-In Gravity Haus Membership, including discounted stays, gear rentals, wellness programming, and other adventure perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed