Restaurant and Bar Manager - Ace Gillett's

Crystal Creek Hospitality; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

A premier hospitality organization is seeking a mid-senior level Restaurant and Bar Manager in Fort Collins, Colorado. In this full-time role, you'll oversee operations, manage staff, and enhance guest experiences while ensuring legal compliance. Ideal candidates should have restaurant management experience and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Competitive benefits include health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Restaurant management experience required.
• TIPS certification is mandatory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, operations, and daily logistics of the restaurant.
• Manage scheduling and guest feedback.
• Ensure compliance with food/drink safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service aptitude

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Bachelor's and/or Associate’s degree

Tools

TIPS certification

Job description

Restaurant and Bar Manager - Ace Gillett's

3 weeks ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Base Pay Range

$55,000 - $60,000 per year.

About Us

The Yarrow Group is a collection of independently spirited and branded hotels focused on remarkable hospitality™. We see every day as an opportunity to enrich the lives of our employees, guests, and communities. Our vision, mission, values and commitments are at the core of every decision we make and every person we hire. No heroes, no egos—just a diverse group of individuals with solid relationships built on trust that honors our employees, guests, and investors.

Our Values

• We Engage and We Listen
• We Care and We Own
• We Provide and We Ensure
• We Appreciate and We Have Fun

Job Overview

The Restaurant Manager oversees the hiring, operations, and daily logistics of the restaurant. They manage scheduling, guest feedback, and inventory, ensuring the restaurant and bar staff are supported and equipped to provide remarkable guest experiences. The role includes marketing and promotional activities to increase visits and profitability while maintaining liquor licensing compliance and adhering to local regulations. The Manager fosters a welcoming, classic, and upscale yet comfortable culture, creating meaningful connections with guests and an intimate social experience with a relaxed approach.

Essential Job Functions

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new restaurant and bar staff.
• Manage guest feedback.
• Advertise daily, weekly, and monthly promotions.
• Ensure staff follow food/drink control and safety regulations.
• Create employee schedules based on forecasted guest numbers.
• Track and document inventory, maintaining appropriate product levels.
• Manage staff performance; conduct coaching sessions as needed.
• Develop continuous improvement plans.
• Responsible for all departmental communications and meetings, including:
  • Daily pre‑shift stand‑ups
  • Monthly all‑staff meetings
  • Dissemination of information from leadership meetings to F&B staff
  • End‑of‑shift reports and emails
  • Scheduling and staff messaging systems
• Confirm new bartenders are TIPS certified.
• Plan and create menus.
• Collaborate with department heads on events, marketing, etc.
• Complete onboarding paperwork for new bar hires.
• Monitor employee adherence to hotel policies.
• Educate new hires on the employee handbook during onboarding.
• Administer training programs for policy compliance.
• Ensure compliance with employment‑related regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective communication within and across departments.
• Detect and rectify safety hazards.
• Participate in projects, programs, and assignments to ensure guidelines are followed.
• Develop positive rapport with all stakeholders.
• Align with the culture, values, goals, and HR programs of the hotel and The Yarrow Group.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Restaurant management experience required.
• Bachelor's and/or Associate’s degree preferred (not required).
• TIPS certification required.
• Strong customer service aptitude and ability.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Active team player with ability to collaborate across teams.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The role requires standing, walking, climbing, balancing, and the use of hands to handle, feel, or finger. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Vision and other sensory abilities are required to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management