Restaurant Assistant Manager - On Mountain Dining - Winter 26-27

Aspen Skiing Company; Snowmass Village (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off Programs

Paid Leave Programs

Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski P:

Other company perks

Job summary

Aspen Skiing Company is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager in Colorado to oversee daily restaurant and bar operations, ensuring guest service, staff management, training, and adherence to food quality and sanitation standards. This seasonal, full-time role reports to the Restaurant Manager.

The position requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a fast-paced service environment, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field preferred.
• 4 years' experience in a food service environment required.
• 2 years' experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate restaurant staff to ensure exceptional guest service and efficient operations.
• Train, motivate, and provide feedback to staff to maintain high service standards.
• Oversee daily restaurant activities including seating, order taking, and food delivery.
• Ensure food quality, cleanliness, and presentation meet company standards.
• Handle guest complaints and resolve service issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain records of employee needs including schedules and time off requests.
• Collaborate with the kitchen to ensure timely and accurate food preparation.
• Monitor staff performance and assist with evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and guest payments.
• Conduct daily pre-meal meetings and tastings with Chef and Restaurant Manager.
• Maintain high guest satisfaction and take corrective action when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Restaurant operations

Leadership

Guest service

Staff training

POS systems

Restaurant management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

4 years' food service experience

2 years supervisory experience

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant management software

Job description

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [e-mail], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

The Assistant Restaurant Manager oversees daily restaurant and bar operations ensuring a high level of guest service, efficient staff management and training, upkeep of the operation and service execution. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. This position reports to the Restaurant Manager.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 Winter Season.

Essential Job Functions / Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate restaurant staff to ensure exceptional guest service and efficient operations
• Train, motivate, and provide feedback to staff to maintain high service standards
• Oversee daily restaurant activities, including guest seating, order taking, and food delivery
• Ensure food quality, cleanliness, and presentation meet company standards
• Handle guest complaints and resolve service issues promptly and professionally
• Maintain records of employee needs and responsibilities including time off requests, schedules, tip sheets, and Personal Action Forms (PAFs)
• Collaborate with the kitchen to ensure timely and accurate food preparation
• Monitor staff performance and assist with performance evaluations
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards in the restaurant
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including restaurant setup and cleanup, cash handling and processing of guest payments accurately
• Conduct daily pre-meal meeting and tasting in congruence with Chef and Restaurant Manager, ensuring staff’s knowledge of food, menus, beverage, wine and service
• Maintain high level of guest satisfaction, make immediate corrective action when guests needs are not met
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, or related field preferred
• 4 years' experience in food service environment required
• 2 years' experience in a supervisory role preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, including service, food preparation, and sanitation standards
• Excellent leadership and team management skills to motivate and guide staff
• Ability to handle guest concerns, complaints, and feedback in a professional and efficient manner
• In-depth knowledge of food and beverage menus, including ingredients, preparation, and presentation
• Strong communication skills for interacting with guests, staff, and management
• Ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in point-of-sale (POS) systems and restaurant management software
• Ability to train, coach, and develop staff to improve performance and service quality
• Strong organizational skills to manage reservations, schedules, and inventory
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations in a restaurant setting
• Ability to monitor and maintain inventory levels of food, beverages, and supplies
• Strong problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and guest issues
• Ability to maintain a calm and composed demeanor under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50lbs
• Ability to ski or ride at an intermediate level is required for employees of ski in/ski out restaurants in the winter

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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