Restaurant Manager

Discovery Land Company•Homewood, CA

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About The Position

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do! This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Homewood Mountain Resort, set on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in Homewood, California. Homewood is seeking a Restaurant Manager to join the Food & Beverage Department. Job Summary: The Restaurant Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing daily food and beverage operations at Homewood Mountain Resort's Lake Club - a member focused destination currently in active development. This position requires a strong operational foundation, the ability to build and lead a high caliber service team, and a deep commitment to delivering a personalized, elevated guest experience befitting a world class club. As the Lake Club continues to develop and grow, this role will be instrumental in establishing service standards, building team culture, and shaping the member experience from the ground up. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who thrives in a start up environment, communicates clearly across departments, and holds themselves and their team to the highest standards of service, professionalism, and discretion.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role within food and beverage, hospitality, or club operations
Strong working knowledge of food service operations, bar programs, and fine dining service standards
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly based on business levels and seasonal demand
Experience with scheduling, inventory management, SOP development, and basic cost control
Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic computer applications
Current Food Handler certification
Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification
Must be 21+ years of age
Professional demeanor with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with high-profile members and guests
High degree of personal integrity and discretion; ability to handle sensitive member information with confidentiality
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a developing, evolving environment where not everything is defined yet
Must be able to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required based on business demand
Ability to stay calm and focused during high-volume service periods
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in a club, luxury resort, or membership based environment strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team from the ground up, including experience with pre-opening or opening operations
Proven ability to deliver a high touch, personalized level of service to a discerning membership

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and support front-of-house staff across all outlets, including dining rooms, bar service, and lakeside service areas, ensuring consistent standards throughout each shift
Manage daily opening and closing procedures, ensuring all areas are properly set up, staffed, and secured
Monitor floor operations during service periods, stepping in to support the team and resolve member concerns quickly and professionally
Maintain product knowledge across all food and beverage offerings; ensure staff are trained on menus, specials, and service techniques
Oversee inventory levels, ordering, and receiving for front-of-house supplies, beverage inventory, and service equipment
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including responsible alcohol service guidelines
Support special events, member programming, and resort activations as needed
Complete administrative duties including shift reports, incident documentation, and communication logs
Recruit, train, schedule, and develop a high performing team; provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
Build and maintain staffing models that accommodate distinct seasonal demand periods, including both summer lake season and winter resort operations
Foster a positive, professional team culture aligned with the values of a membership club
Participate in pre-opening planning, team buildout, and systems setup as the club continues to develop
Cultivate meaningful relationships with club members, learning preferences, names, and expectations to deliver a personalized, anticipatory level of service
Handle member feedback and service recovery with professionalism, discretion, and a solutions first approach
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding member information, interactions, and any matters related to the club community
Uphold and enforce club standards related to appearance, uniform, conduct, and overall team professionalism
Collaborate with the F&B Director to develop and document service standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials as the club establishes its operational foundation
Contribute to the selection and implementation of POS systems, service tools, and operational technology
Work cross departmentally with culinary, outdoor pursuits, membership services, events, and residential services teams to ensure a seamless and cohesive member experience across all touchpoints
Monitor labor costs, scheduling efficiency, and departmental expenses in alignment with budgeted targets
Collaborate closely with the kitchen team and F&B Director to coordinate service flow, communicate daily specials, and address operational challenges
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned