manager, restaurant

Nita Lake Lodge; Whistler; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lakeside resort is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations and elevate guest experience. Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing wine and beverage programs, and ensuring operational performance. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of leadership in high-end dining. This role includes competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits such as extended health care and paid time off.

Benefits

Company events

Discounted or free food

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a premium or high-end restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and wine service.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-shift operations ensuring service standards.
• Manage guest recovery and deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Oversee the wine and beverage program.

Skills

Leadership experience in a premium restaurant

Knowledge of restaurant operations

Communication skills

Wine service expertise

Education

Serving It Right certification

Tools

POS systems

Labour systems

Inventory tools

Job description

Title: Restaurant Manager

Employer: Nita Lake Lodge

Location: Whistler, BC

Posting Date: December 18, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

About the Role

The Den at Nita Lake Lodge is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, elevate guest experience, drive revenue, and support a strong hospitality culture. Reporting to the Restaurants General Manager and Director of Food & Beverage, this leader shapes service excellence, supports team development, manages the wine program, and ensures operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-shift, ensure readiness, ambience, and luxury service standards
• Support service on the floor, manage guest recovery, and deliver exceptional hospitality
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance development for the team
• Maintain strong team morale and a guest-first culture
• Oversee wine and beverage program, including ordering, inventory, and seasonal updates
• Manage scheduling and labour costs aligned with business volumes
• Monitor financial performance, check averages, and beverage revenue
• Lead inventory counts and cost control
• Champion The Den’s brand experience and support online reputation management

Qualifications & Experience

• 3‑5 years of leadership experience in a premium or high‑end restaurant
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and wine service
• Serving It Right certification required
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills
• Experience with POS, labour systems, and inventory tools
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and events
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Strong guest satisfaction and positive online reviews
• Growth in wine and beverage revenue
• Effective labour and cost management
• Engaged, high-performing team

Why Join The Den

• Lead a flagship restaurant in a luxury lakeside resort
• Impact service culture, guest experience, and brand identity
• Work within a supportive, collaborative leadership team

Benefits

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Work Location

• Whistler, BC (In person)