Restaurant Manager

Pursuit Collection; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Montana is looking for a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, build and lead a team, and ensure a top-notch dining experience. The ideal candidate has at least two years of management experience in a restaurant setting and excels in team motivation and food safety compliance. This role is full-time, starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• 2+ years restaurant, bar, or café management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and a proactive approach to maintaining a clean, safe environment for guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of front-of-house operations for our restaurant.
• Build, train, and coach a high-performing FOH team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Job description

Overview

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This is a full-time role slated to start in September of 2025 in Montana, USA.

What will be your daily pursuit?

Your daily pursuit is to lead our team of outstanding food & beverage professionals and ensure a stand-out Montana dining experience for our guests!

When does this adventure begin?

This is a full-time role slated to start in September of 2025!

What will you do in this job?

• Lead all aspects of front-of-house operations for our restaurant, bar, lounge, and seasonal patio service
• Be highly visible and engaged on the floor, supporting staff during service, connecting with guests, and driving capture and revenue
• Proactively anticipate challenges and implement systems that create efficiency, consistency, and smooth service flow
• Build, train, and coach a high-performing FOH team with clear service standards, ongoing development, and corrective action when needed
• Manage scheduling, labor forecasting, and daily coverage to balance guest demand with team support
• Oversee FOH product ordering, inventory, and control of supplies including china, glass, silver, and paper
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef to align service and kitchen operations, conduct joint inventories, and execute successful events
• Handle guest reservation requests and special dining experiences, communicating directly with guests to ensure expectations are exceeded
• Monitor nightly sales, labor, and performance reports; contribute to monthly profit and loss statements with accountability for FOH results
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, support kitchen safety practices, and maintain readiness for health and safety inspections
• Stay current on local dining trends and competitive offerings, making recommendations for continuous improvement
• Uphold Pursuit’s service culture, leading by example with professionalism, positivity, and a hands-on leadership style
• Always keep guest experience and team morale at the forefront while fostering a collaborative “we’re in this together” culture

Skills and experience

• 2+ years restaurant, bar, or café management experience preferred
• Solid working knowledge of service standards and FOH operations
• Serving and/or bartending experience strongly preferred
• Experience with hospitality POS and scheduling systems
• Strong financial acumen around labor, food, and beverage cost controls
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• High energy and floor presence with a natural ability to connect with both guests and staff
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and a proactive approach to maintaining a clean, safe environment for guests and staff
• Flexible, positive, and calm under pressure – ready to adapt when the unexpected happens
• Brings enthusiasm, creativity, and fun to the job every day

Work environment

Beautiful location around Glacier National Park with opportunities to explore and enjoy scenery and wildlife. You’ll meet team members from around the globe and participate in team events. Expect a physical working environment with walking, stairs, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We encourage individuals eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team. We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.