Seasonal Restaurant Manager

Highgate Hotels, LP; Mount Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401k retirement

Job summary

Elevation Hotel and Spa in Mt. Crested Butte seeks a Seasonal Restaurant Manager to coordinate and supervise all aspects of one F&B outlet’s operations, ensuring profitability and high-quality products and service.

The role requires leadership, strong guest service, and adherence to health and safety standards, with duties spanning budgeting, payroll, staffing, and coordination with other managers. Season dates 11/9/2026–4/5/2027.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field, or a 4-year college degree and 1+ year of related experience, or a 2-year college degree and 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and liquor laws.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move objects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the outlet.
• Supervise outlet personnel.
• Respond to guest complaints promptly.
• Coordinate with other F&B managers and keep them informed.
• Prepare required reports (wage progress, payroll, revenue, schedules).
• Maintain quality of service and assist in menu planning.

Skills

Hotel/F&B experience

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Customer service

Shift management

Education

4-year college degree preferred

Job description

Seasonal Restaurant Manager

• Requisition ID: 2026-81428
• Category: Food and Beverage
• Job Location: US-CO-Mt. Crested Butte
• Property: Elevation Hotel and Spa
• Compensation Minimum: USD $65,000.00/Yr.
• Compensation Maximum: USD $65,000.00/Yr.
• Compensation Type: Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward‑thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry‑leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Overview

The Seasonal Restaurant Manager is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of one F&B outlet's operations, while maintaining a profitable F&B outlet and high quality products and service levels. He/she is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.

Season Dates 11/9/2026‑ 4/5/2027

• In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage as well as Dental and Vision to full-time associates.
• Retirement 401k Program is open to both full-time and part- time staff who qualify.

Responsibilities

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the outlet.
• Supervise outlet personnel.
• Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of issues as they arise.
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring all phases of Loss Prevention in the outlet.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly actions plans.
• Monitor quality of service in F&B outlet.
• Assist in menu planning and preparation.
• Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure compliance with SOP's in all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
• Be visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during each meal period.
• Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.
• Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlet (if applicable), including buffet and three-meal concept standards.
• Ensure the training of employees on SOP's and technical job tasks.
• Be involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training (CARE, One to One), etc.
• Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals.
• Complete tip reporting.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.