2027 Restaurant Manager

Under Canvas; West Yellowstone (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Discounted tents for family and friend

Lodge and cabin discounts

Industry discounts for outdoor brands

Lifestyle partner brand discounts

Job summary

Under Canvas in West Yellowstone, MT seeks a Restaurant Manager to support the General Manager of Food & Beverage in busy outdoor dining, catering, bar, and coffee operations. This role requires hands-on leadership to deliver a smooth guest experience and drive sales.

You will forecast needs, manage F&B orders, supervise staff, and monitor financial performance while maintaining safety standards. The job offers a dynamic outdoor setting, seasonal hours, and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Food Safety Manager certification preferred.
• 2+ years of Food & Beverage experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal food safety standards.
• Track record of managing profitability through proper staffing and cost controls.
• Willingness to assist in all roles to support the operation.
• Good judgment, clear direction, decisive action.
• Willingness to learn and follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks.
• Strong influencing skills to inspire teams.
• Willingness to travel to support Task Force roles.

Responsibilities

• Thrive in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Manage floor during service, expediting, and front/back of house presence.
• Address challenges with resourcefulness and positivity.
• Respond quickly to changing on-property situations.
• Set and communicate goals and expectations with strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintain professional communications with internal and external partners.
• Make decisions that safeguard the operation's health.
• Resolve guest and team issues promptly and effectively.
• Interview and hire team members.
• Identify opportunities and develop action plans to improve F&B ops.
• Lead the department with minimal oversight.
• Build relationships with local businesses and communities.
• Maintain growth mindset and leadership development.

Skills

Food & Beverage experience

Leadership

Organization

Influencing skills

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food Safety Manager Certification

Federal food safety standards knowledge

Job description

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Seasonal Field Embers Bar N/YUC, West Yellowstone, MT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4683

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to work outdoors close to some of the country's most popular national parks. The Restaurant Manager assists the General Manager of Food & Beverage with all onsite food & beverage operations including, but not limited to, restaurant, catering, bar, micro-market, and coffee.

The Restaurant Manager will assist with forecasting, planning, and managing all F&B orders, supervise team members, and track and oversee departmental finances. The goals of the Food & Beverage Department are to maximize sales and revenue, drive guest satisfaction, and create high levels of employee engagement.

The Restaurant Manager will serve as a Manager on Duty for the Restaurant and should be willing to learn and support all aspects of Under Canvas operations.

• Effective Communication
• Adaptagility
• Fostering Learning and Development
• Inspiring Others
• Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making
• Initiative

Key Responsibilities

• Thrive in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Regularly execute a smooth dining experience through management of the floor during service, expediting tickets, and maintaining a presence in Front of House and Back of House.
• Face challenges with resourcefulness and a positive attitude.
• Think critically to respond and react quickly to ever-changing situations on property.
• Establish and clearly communicate goals and expectations using strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional in all internal and external communications.
• Possess confidence in making decisions for the health of the operation.
• Resolve guest and team member issues quickly and efficiently.
• Interview and hire team members.
• Identify opportunities and create action plans to enhance and optimize food & beverage operations.
• Able to run the department and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local businesses and communities.
• Be growth oriented.
• Assist with evaluating, developing, and reporting on NPS and eNPS action plans.
• Monitor financial performance to drive business decisions.
• Lead and support team members in individual growth and career advancement plans to contribute to our internal leadership pipeline.
• Create a positive work environment that is guest-focused.
• Ensure that all SOPs and expectations are implemented and maintained.
• Collaborate with other members of management.
• Participate in camp-level and company-wide meetings.
• Submit high-quality work products in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Food Safety Manager certification.
• 2+ years of Food & Beverage experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal food safety standards.
• Track record of managing profitability through proper staffing, effective control of food, beverage, and labor costs, and achieving budgeted targets.
• Willingness to assist in all roles to support the operation (e.g., working the line, processing guest transactions).
• Able to demonstrate sound judgment, follow direction, and take decisive, appropriate action.
• Willingness to learn and embrace company policies, practices, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Must have strong organizational skills to execute and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to inspire teams.
• Willingness to travel to support Task Force roles as needed.

Additional Information

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. independently; all lifts over 31 lbs. require assistance from a co-worker.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time, including during extreme heat, cold, or weather events.
• Able to stand and move for long periods of time.
• This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.

Compensation and Benefits

Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in:

• Health Insurance
• Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
• Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts
• Industry discounts for outdoor brands
• Lifestyle partner brand discounts

Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.

With locations near America’s most iconic national parks, and backed by KSL Capital Partners, Under Canvas is building a multi-brand platform with ambitious growth plans and a world-class team to support its expansion.