F&B Manager - Forage and Feast

POWDR; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Season pass for employees/dependents

Discount programs

Job summary

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is seeking a seasoned F&B Manager for the Forage and Feast venue at Copper Mountain Resort, CO. The role leads daily restaurant operations, including banquets, ensuring top-tier service, quality, and compliance across all F&B activities.

The position requires strategic leadership, hands-on supervision, and strong communication with culinary and service teams. Responsibilities include recruiting and training staff, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, managing

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership and staff management experience in F&B environments.
• Demonstrates budgeting, cost control and financial accountability.
• Proven ability to train, develop and motivate multi-level restaurant teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Forage and Feast restaurant, including banquets.
• Ensure high-quality food & beverage output and presentation across all service areas.
• Recruit, hire and train staff; develop ongoing training programs and check-ins.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and compliance with all laws and corporate policies.
• Lead floor operations during peak periods; manage scheduling and forecast staffing levels.
• Develop and implement budgets, menus, marketing plans and cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Quality control

Training

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in F&B / hospitality

High School diploma

Job description

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper’s world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title:

F&B Manager - Forage and Feast

Job Status:

Year Round 10 Months

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $2,222.46 to $2,330.77+ biweekly amount, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. May be eligible for a discretionary bonus annually.

• Benefits: This position is eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the overall management of the day to day operation of the Forage and Feast restaurant including banquets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure overall quality management of the food and beverage for Forage and Feast including the bar operations and banquet functions.

• Maintain a refined, high level of quality in food and beverage output and presentation.

• Ensure employee satisfaction (engage in staff retention programs, motivation and development)

• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training staff.

• Responsible for training of staff, to include daily operations, restaurant expectations, safety trainings.

• Responsible for having some knowledge and understanding of each line level position including, cooks, busser, host, bartender and server.

• Develop, implement, and maintain satisfactory training program for restaurant staff. Including but not limited to:

• Conduct regular training check ins and re-training opportunities.

• Monitor training programs and ensure that training is done consistently for all jobs. Utilise employee training handbooks and exams and track individual employees training performance within the employee’s file.

• Works on the floor during periods of high volume, covering any position needed and ensuring adherence to established restaurant expectations by all restaurant staff.

• Utilise the employee performance appraisal process to develop and improve employee performance. Including but not limited to:

• Responsible for maintaining consistent and fair disciplinary procedures.

• Maintains positive communication with staff and management. Including but not limited to:

• Establish designated communication board that is regularly update with information including and not limited to:

• Establish designated white board for daily shift assignments, break times (if applicable), tasks and other special tasks.

• Determines appropriate staffing levels according to business forecasts and ensures sufficient staff is in place.

• Schedules must be posted 2 weeks in advance, every Friday by 5pm and emailed to Sr. Manager.

• Request Off plan and process must be determined and communicated to staff.

• Prepare and update job descriptions for staff when necessary. Incorporate these into the outlet training manual or operations manual.

• Responsible for overall quality of guest services and products.

• Maintains proper sanitation standards.

• Responsible for proper maintenance of facility and equipment, inside and outside.

• Is knowledgeable of and able to implement proper security and safety protocols.

• Ensure that the outlet is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. (this includes, but is not limited to, local liquor laws, employment laws, OSHA rulings, sanitation standards)

• Develops and implements outlet concept, menu, marketing and advertising plans. Works cooperatively with the Sr. Manager, F&B Director and marketing.

• Ensure that appropriate standards regarding interior environment, atmosphere, and theming are maintained. This includes but is not limited to:

• Responsible for overall financial performance of outlet as established by budgetary guidelines. This includes but is not limited to:

• Maintains and is accountable for proper cash handling procedures and general accounting within the outlet. This includes but is not limited to:

• Responsible for preparation of fiscal and capital budgets. This includes but is not limited to:

• Develop budget proposals and control expenses for Forage and Feast and Banquet operations.

• Adherence to budgetary guidelines.

• Proper usage and maintenance of payroll, inventory, P.O.S., and informational systems.

• Tips must be entered in daily into weekly tip spreadsheet.

• Maintains proper inventory costing procedures.

• Maintains proper ordering and receiving procedures.

• Maintains proper procedures regarding invoicing and bill payments.

• Continuously challenging the status quo to create strategies with the Sr. Manager and management team, that drive the business in revenue, employee, and guest satisfaction.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate and effective working relationships with internal and external customers, as well as Copper Mountain employees at all levels of the organization.

• Establish a good working relationship with the chef to ensure consistency business and operational practices.

• Ensure proper execution of banquet/group business functions that might require additional set up and tear down.

• Is knowledgeable of Copper Mountain Resort properties and products and shares that information with staff and guests.

• Adheres to proper vehicle usage procedures as outlined by corporate policy.

• Responsible for any other duty management deems necessary.

• Assists with overall restroom cleanliness and duties when needed

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper culture with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

• All Leadership team members are expected to participate in the company’s Front Line Assist program to assist in operations as needed, as well as to participate in Leadership events such as meetings, required trainings, and participating in employee dinners/events

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Number of employees supervised: 40+

• Positions Supervised: 3

• Responsible for:

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity

• Is able to handle and manage confidential information

• Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines

• Follows established policies and procedures

• Is supportive of Core Values

• Sets the example for others and is above reproach

• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.

• Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.

• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment

• Is flexible with hours and days of work

• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life

Basic Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.

• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

• High School degree or equivalent

• Bending, reaching, climbing

• Pushing//pulling

• Prolonged standing

• Eye/hand coordination

• Visual concentration on equipment

• Concentrated reading and writing

• Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment)

• Peripheral, color, and depth vision

• Extended periods of outdoor exposure

• Extreme cold

• Extreme heat and sun exposure

• Variation in temperature from hot to cold

• Must own non-slip shoes.

• Must be able to ski or snowboard intermediate level of terrain

• Must be at least 21 years old

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• High School Degree. Prefer 4-year degree in food and beverage/hospitality management, business management, or related field.

• 5 years’ leadership experience in the food and beverage industry; 3 of those years at a title of manager. Upscale/Fine dining experience leadership experience required.

• 5-7 years’ general experience in the food and beverage industry

• Banquet experience preferred.

• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

• Excellent decision-making ability

• High ability to make decisions in the moment that best serve the team and guests

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to develop and train subordinates

• Ability to delegate responsibility

• Excellent people skills

• Ability to resolve conflict in a positive manner

• Ability to show self-initiative

• Ability to work within a team atmosphere

• High awareness of self.

This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, July 29th.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado’s playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.