Restaurant Manager - Limelight Ketchum

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Restaurant Manager is responsible for maintaining financial profitability, high service level, excellent guest response, and upkeep of the operation. Additional responsibilities include setting up floor, hands-on management during service, payroll and administrative duties, and on-going training. This position reports to the Food & Beverage Manager.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $78,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 29, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Responsible for managing, coaching, correcting employees, maintaining a positive atmosphere & upholding standard
•    Assist in interviewing, selection, training and retention of employees
•    Produce weekly schedules according to budget and forecasted numbers
•    Responsible for the financial success of the operation
•    Conducts daily inspection of restaurant and equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling and hygiene standards
•    Manages inventory and purchases food and supplies
•    Complete and assign daily preparation lists
•    Communicate with Food & Beverage Manager as needed regarding inventory, ordering and menu details such as pricing information
•    Ensures customer satisfaction with all aspects of the restaurant and dining experience
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
•    2 years of management experience in a Food Service environment required
•    Hospitality management related degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Knowledge of purchasing, scheduling and payroll systems required
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
•    Proficient written and verbal communication skills English skills, Spanish a plus
•    Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Excellent time management skills
•    Strong supervisory and leadership skills
•    Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations whether they be customer or employee related
•    Ability to work under stressful circumstances
•    Ability to delegate work to others

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, 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 occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs
•    Life Insurance Programs
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
•    Other company perks

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 Hospita