General Manager

Buck Hill, Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

100% premium coverage for health insurance

Free Buck Hill Season Passes

20% off regular-priced merchandise

Complimentary private ski lesson

Job summary

A hospitality organization in Burnsville, Minnesota seeks a General Manager for Buck ‘54 Bar & Grill. This hands-on role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional guest experience, and managing a dynamic team. Candidates should have 3–5+ years of restaurant or bar management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus free Buck Hill Season Passes for you and your family.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of restaurant or bar management experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of food & beverage operations, labor management, and cost controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Toast POS systems and scheduling tools.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant and bar operations.
• Recruit, hire, and train staff.
• Manage labor costs and monitor sales performance.
• Oversee menu development and beverage offerings.
• Plan and execute events and programming.
• Communicate with ownership and foster collaboration.
• Set clear expectations and provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Schedule and manage labor effectively based on volume, seasonality, and events.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Lead seasonal menu development in collaboration with hill leadership and ownership.
• Ensure menus align with brand, seasonality, operational execution, and guest expectations.
• Oversee beverage offerings, pricing, and promotions to drive sales and guest engagement.
• Ensure recipes, standards, and execution are consistent across service periods.
• Work closely with the Event Director to plan, staff, and execute private events, concerts, themed nights, and special programming.
• Support event logistics including staffing plans, menu execution, bar service, and guest flow.
• Ensure events align with Buck ’54 service standards while supporting larger Buck Hill initiatives.
• Serve as a key liaison between Buck ’54, Buck Hill leadership, and the Event Director.
• Communicate clearly with ownership regarding operations, staffing, challenges, and opportunities.
• Foster strong cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Leadership and team-building

High-volume service management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Scheduling tools

Cost controls

Event planning

Staff development

Tools

Toast POS systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

Description

Position Overview

The General Manager (GM) of Buck ’54 Bar & Grill is responsible for the overall leadership, operations, and performance of the restaurant and bar. This role oversees day-to-day operations while setting the tone for hospitality, culture, and execution. The GM will work closely with Buck Hill leadership and the Event Director to plan and execute on-site events, seasonal programming, and high-volume service periods tied to the ski hill and year-round activities.

This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong operational discipline, people leadership, and the ability to balance consistency with creativity in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Guest Experience
  • Lead all daily restaurant and bar operations to ensure exceptional guest experience, efficiency, and consistency
  • Maintain high standards for service, cleanliness, safety, and brand presentation
  • Actively manage the floor during peak periods, events, and high-volume service
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, liquor, and labor regulations
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Recruit, hire, train, and retain front-of-house and back-of-house leadership and staff
  • Build a positive, accountable, and guest-focused team culture
  • Set clear expectations and provide coaching, feedback, and performance management
  • Schedule and manage labor effectively based on volume, seasonality, and events
• Financial & Administrative Management
  • Manage labor targets and control costs (food, beverage, and operational expenses)
  • Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability
  • Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Menu Development & Beverage Program
  • Lead seasonal menu development in collaboration with hill leadership and ownership
  • Ensure menus align with brand, seasonality, operational execution, and guest expectations
  • Oversee beverage offerings, pricing, and promotions to drive sales and guest engagement
  • Ensure recipes, standards, and execution are consistent across service periods
• Events & Programming
  • Work closely with the Event Director to plan, staff, and execute private events, concerts, themed nights, and special programming
  • Support event logistics including staffing plans, menu execution, bar service, and guest flow
  • Ensure events align with Buck ’54 service standards while supporting larger Buck Hill initiatives
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Serve as a key liaison between Buck ’54, Buck Hill leadership, and the Event Director
  • Communicate clearly with ownership regarding operations, staffing, challenges, and opportunities
  • Foster strong cross-department collaboration

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of restaurant or bar management experience (General Manager or Assistant GM preferred)
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Experience managing high-volume service and event-driven operations
• Solid understanding of food & beverage operations, labor management, and cost controls
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Toast POS systems and scheduling tools
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Best in class benefits package. Buck Hill pays 100% of premiums for medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free Buck Hill Season Passes for you and your immediate family
• 20% off regular-priced merchandise in the Ski Shop
• Complimentary private ski lesson for personal use while off duty.