Midway Manager

Paycom; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Café in Washington state seeks a proactive Manager to oversee the kitchen, floor, and bar operations during the ski season. You will lead hiring, training, and daily operations to deliver excellent guest service.

The role involves cash handling, inventory control, and coordinating with the Assistant Manager and Kitchen Lead to meet budget and quality targets. This is a full-time seasonal position at a busy, outdoor-indoor venue.

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage management and staff supervision.
• Ability to manage money handling and cash-out procedures.
• Must hold WA health permit and Class 12 server permit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen, dining room, and bar operations during ski season.
• Hire, train, and supervise full-time and part-time staff.
• Perform daily cash-outs and manage food and beverage procurement.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and vendor invoices weekly.
• Contribute to budgeting and adherence to department goals.
• Lead staff meetings and uphold safety, quality, and guest service standards.

Skills

Food & Beverage Management

Staff leadership

Money handling

POS knowledge

Guest service

Team training

Education

WA Health District Food Server Permit

Class 12 Server Permit

Tools

POS system

Job description

Group: Hourly, Group III, Non-ExemptReports to: Food and Beverage ManagerSupervises: Midway Cafe StaffPay Range: $18-$25Status: Full time/Seasonal. Midway opens for the ski season when Chair 3 and/or Chair 2 are open for the season.To enrich the lives of our community by providing joy and freedom through explorationSeek first to help - Dedicated to results - Optimism in action - Solution seekersMIDWAY MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:The Midway Café Manager is responsible for the overall preparation, presentation, and sale of food and products at Midway Café. This position coordinates and oversees kitchen, floor, and barbecue operations while ensuring high-quality food and exceptional guest service. The Manager is responsible for providing a positive dining experience and maintaining efficient operations in a busy, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, professionalism, and the ability to remain positive and composed under pressure, with complete guest satisfaction as the ultimate goal.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS:This person must be a motivator, delegator, director, team player and leader. Exceptional money handling skills, organizational skills and communication will aid in effectively carrying out this position.Hiring a staff of full-time and part-time employees.To foster a team playing atmosphere by providing the room to learn and grow as an employee and individual.Performing daily cash-outs of Midway.Responsible for Midway food ordering, beer and wine ordering, receiving, handling, storage, usage of food and Midway food cost in coordination with the Assistant Manager or Kitchen Lead.Weekly inventory of kitchen and floor products.Coordinating a flexible schedule to fulfill the needs of Mission Ridge and employees.Weekly processing of invoices to correct the General Ledger accounts verifying quantities, freshness of product and pricing.To understand, help create, and abide by the annual budget for this specific department.Responsible for annual equipment inventories for the department.Weekly attendance and participation of Food and Beverage Lead staff meetings covering standards, personnel, financial and calendar.SKILLS REQUIRED:Food and Beverage Management (hiring, educating and training).Knowledge of kitchen equipment, safety, cleanliness, menu ingredients, plate presentation, food cost, retail cost, bottom line, food preparation, food service and guest service. Knowledge of bussing operation inside as well as outside.Money handling procedures and alcohol service. P.O.S. knowledge. Guest service oriented.A Washington State Health District Food Server Permit and a Class 12 Server Permit are required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Midway part-time and full-time employees.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Midway is an indoor/outdoor environment located at the top of Chair Lift #1 and the base of Chair Lift #2. Chair Lift #1 is taken to get to Midway. Walking down the hill or riding down with the snowcat to get back to the base area. Working on and around snow cats is a daily occurrence.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Rarely (0–12%), Occasionally (12–33%), Frequently (34–66%), Regularly (67–100%)Seeing: Regularly-Must be able to read reports and use computerHearing: Regularly-Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with coworkers.Standing/Walking: Regularly-Consistent and constant standing and walking while in operation.Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Occasionally-The position requires the ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, and crouch for extended periods.Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Frequently-Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 poundsFingering/Grasping/Feeling: Regularly-Must be able to write, type, and use phone systemNote: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being preformed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skill required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Final candidates may be subject to a background screening.