Restaurant Manager - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

7d•$58,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager oversees all phases of outlet operations at Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. The role ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; manages staffing, scheduling, payroll, beverage ordering, training, inventory, revenue strategies, and guest experience; and maintains service and cleanliness standards. The position works across building areas, including indoors and offices, and may involve exposure to kitchen heat and cold and varying outdoor weather. The role is seasonal, typically spanning six to eight months, and is based primarily in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Intermediate skiing or riding ability is required at certain locations. Applicants must submit a resume as an attached PDF or Word document.

Requirements

At least two years of previous work history or education.
One year of casual-service dining room supervisory experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Good administrative and organizational skills.
Thorough understanding of restaurant operations and management techniques.
Clear written and verbal communication in English.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet insurability standards.
Adhere to all safety policies.
Effective problem-solving skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with guests, staff, management, subordinates, and co-workers.
Consistently model the company’s Service Excellence standards.
Intermediate skiing or riding ability for certain locations.
Colorado-approved Alcohol Server Training certificate, or attendance at an approved training seminar within 30 days of employment.
Current Food Manager and allergy training certificates, or completion of the company’s Food Manager and Aller-train certification courses within 14 days of employment.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to lift 35 pounds and push and pull heavy items on a cart.
Ability to work in all building areas, including office and indoor settings, with long periods of standing and walking and occasional lifting.
Ability to work around heat and cold in the kitchen.

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy, including POS system and timekeeping competency.
Financial responsibility, including the ability to read and understand budgets and profit-and-loss statements.

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of outlet operations and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with front-of-house employee issues and conflicts.
Oversee outlet staffing and scheduling.
Create weekly labor and revenue forecasts.
Manage staff payroll procedures.
Maintain beverage levels and manage beverage ordering.
Implement service-standards training for front-of-house servers and beverage servers.
Conduct inventory of alcohol products.
Monitor guests’ dining experience and maintain a strong presence on the floor.
Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and average checks.
Maintain cleanliness standards.
Develop daily shift meetings and strategies.
Monitor opening and closing procedures.
Hire, train, and motivate the front-of-house service team.
Inspect buffet offerings for presentation, quantity, and quality.
Visit tables to solicit guest feedback and recognize patronage.
Know and enforce policies and procedures.
Reconcile daily sales and compile reports, receipts, and cash deposits.
Monitor and document service staff job performance.
Participate in weekly manager meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass for eligible employees.
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees.
Vacation and sick time policies for eligible employees.
Discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, and other items.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, and FSAs for Year Round, Flex Year Round, and Season-to-Season employees.
Apex-MEC minimum essential coverage plan for seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage, including preventive visits, urgent care, telehealth, limited hospitalization, prescription drug benefits, and multilingual behavioral health.
401(k) plan with company match.
Discounted tuition with a partner online university.
Paid parental leave of up to six weeks for eligible employees.
Free regional bus pass.