Restaurant General Manager

The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Jury duty leave

Job summary

The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort, is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead all food & beverage operations for a luxury, pre‑opening resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. You will report to the Director of Food & Beverage and drive guest experiences, financial performance, and team development across multiple outlets.

The ideal candidate has extensive luxury hospitality leadership experience, strong operational skills, and a hands-on approach to ensure exceptional service and seamless

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive food & beverage leadership in luxury hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurants.
• Previous multi-outlet management experience strongly preferred.
• Luxury, Forbes, or elevated hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong operational leadership and hands-on service during peak periods.
• Proven ability to manage labor, financial performance, scheduling, and efficiencies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant systems, POS, inventory control.
• Ability to thrive in a pre-opening environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all food & beverage outlets, ensuring service standards.
• Lead luxury service with personalization and guest satisfaction focus.
• Provide operational presence during service periods and coordinate with culinary leadership.
• Monitor performance, cleanliness, ambiance, and guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members and leaders.
• Lead daily lineups and ongoing training on service standards.
• Support opening, events, and resort programming.
• Ensure compliance with policies, health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food & Beverage Leadership

Multi-outlet Management

Luxury Hospitality

Operational Leadership

Labor Management

Staff Coaching

POS Systems

Communication Skills

Tools

POS Platforms

Inventory Management

Restaurant Systems

Job description

Viceroy Hotels

ViceroyHotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and cultural connection. A leader in modern luxury, Viceroy is committed to creating unique, immersive experiences that allow guests to craft unforgettable narratives rooted in the authenticity of each destination.Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring locations including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Kopaonik, Snowmass, Washington D.C.,St. Lucia, and Portugal’s Algarve, with a forthcoming resort in Sun Valley, Idaho slated to open in summer 2026.

Location

The property offers 73 guest rooms and 12 single-level penthouse residences, all with sweeping views of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains. Guests and owners will enjoy an elevated level of personalized service and an extensive amenity suite, including a 5,700-square-foot full-service spa, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, six treatment rooms, an indoor thermal pool, cold plunge, sauna, and steam rooms. A state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar will provide unobstructed access to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first designated preserve of its kind in the U.S. and one of only 12 globally.

Overview

Located at the southeast corner of Main Street and River Street East—the gateway to downtown Ketchum, Idaho—and just minutes from Bald Mountain’s River Run base, this exceptional property will debut as Sun Valley’s first luxury hotel and for-sale residence offering. As part of the Viceroy team, you’ll help bring our signature experiential hospitality to one of North America’s most iconic, year-round mountain destinations The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for overseeing all food & beverage operations at The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort, including restaurant, bar, lounge, café, pool, banquet, and catering operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage, this role provides day-to-day operational leadership across all front of house food & beverage areas while ensuring exceptional guest experiences, luxury-level service standards, financial performance, and team development.

As part of the opening leadership team, the Restaurant General Manager will play a key role in establishing operational standards, building culture, supporting recruitment and training efforts, and executing a successful resort opening.The ideal candidate is a highly visible and hands‑on leader with experience in luxury hospitality, multi-outlet food & beverage environments, and elevated guest service execution.

Responsibilities

Operations & Guest Experience

• Oversee the daily operations of all food & beverage outlets, ensuring service standards are executed consistently and professionally across all guest touchpoints.
• Lead and maintain luxury-level service standards with a strong focus on personalization, anticipation of guest needs, and attention to detail.
• Maintain a strong operational presence throughout service periods to support guests, team members, and outlet leadership.
• Partner closely with Culinary leadership to ensure seamless coordination between front and back of house operations.
• Monitor overall outlet performance, service flow, cleanliness, presentation standards, ambiance, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure all opening, closing, side work, and operational procedures are completed accurately and consistently.
• Support the execution of private events, curated guest experiences, seasonal activations, and resort programming.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and proactively while maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction and service recovery.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop food & beverage team members and leaders across all outlets.
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountability-driven culture focused on teamwork, consistency, and service excellence.
• Conduct ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development conversations with leaders and hourly team members.
• Lead daily lineups and ongoing training initiatives focused on luxury service standards, product knowledge, and operational consistency.
• Ensure staffing levels and scheduling align with business demands, service expectations, and labor objectives.
• Support leadership development and succession planning efforts within the department.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist in managing labor costs, scheduling, productivity, and operational efficiencies while maintaining service standards.
• Monitor revenue performance, departmental expenses, cost controls, and overall outlet profitability.
• Support payroll review, inventory controls, purchasing practices, and cash handling procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, guest satisfaction, and financial results.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health department standards, alcohol service regulations, and operational procedures.

Pre-Opening Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of department SOPs, training materials, service standards, and operational procedures.
• Support outlet setup, vendor coordination, inventory planning, operational readiness, and opening execution.
• Participate in management training, mock services, onboarding initiatives, and pre-opening operational activations.
• Partner with resort leadership to help establish the culture, service philosophy, and operational identity of the property.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive food & beverage leadership experience in luxury hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurant operations.
• Previous multi-outlet management experience strongly preferred.
• Luxury, Forbes, or elevated hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to lead both strategically and hands‑on during service.
• Proven experience managing labor, financial performance, scheduling, and operational efficiencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant systems, POS platforms, inventory management, and food & beverage operations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving pre‑opening environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with guests, employees, and leadership at all levels.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making skills with the ability to anticipate operational needs and resolve issues proactively.
• Ability to analyse operational and financial information to support departmental goals and business objectives.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a consistently positive and service‑oriented demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as operationally necessary.
• Food Handler and alcohol service certifications required or ability to obtain upon hire.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full‑time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/10/26 and will remain open for at least 75 days.