Restaurant Assistant Manager - Grand Teton Lodge Company

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. 

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.  

Other Employee Benefits 

• Paid SICK time 

• Paid PTO after 500 hrs.  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan  

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Excellent training and professional development 

• Referral Program 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all company policies, procedures, service standards and assigned duties are performed correctly and efficiently.
  
• Maintain a positive and professional rapport with all staff and guests.
  
• Responsible for managing and attaining revenue goals for daily F&B and event operations
• Responsible for purchasing and controlling all beverage inventory of the locations
• Responsible for purchasing and managing all supplies necessary
• Responsible for adherence to NPS and Brand Standards, conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.
• Become knowledgeable of all Food and Beverage items available.
  
• Become knowledgeable of general information on GTLC operations and National Park.
• Conduct initial and ongoing training of all service staff ensuring that all company policies, procedures, service standards, P.O.S. operations and assigned duties are performed correctly and efficiently.
  
• Assist Manager in scheduling staff as business levels dictate. Also ensure that staff schedules are within budgeted labor guidelines and that labor cost percentage is at or below budget.
  
• Work with Managers on daily Pre-Shift meetings with the staff to review specials, concerns of the day and any other information important to the F&B Department.
  
• Work closely with the Sales and Events team to review all tour groups, convention group and private group reservations.
• Ensure prompt accurate service anticipating guests’ needs.
• Talk to all guests and handle their complaints.
  
• Be hands on. Assist directly with food and beverage service as necessary.
• Ensure cash drop and receipts audit pack according to training standards at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with the Culinary Team and communicate all menu concerns, service timing and special requests.
• Responsible for maintaining payroll including tip and group service charge distribution and submitting it according to assigned deadline.
• Attend Departmental and Manager Meetings as assigned.
  
• Assist in implementation of the opening and closing procedures.
  
• Organize staff sales incentives to encourage up-selling to maximize revenues
  
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the restaurant maintaining a clean and organized work area.
  
• Responsible for maintaining all restaurant equipment in operational order and report all concerns to the Maintenance or IT Dept.
  
• Assist in managing guest reviews by replying to Medallia reviews and implementing corrective measures
• Maintain a professional, well-groomed appearance and pleasant demeanor.
  
• Promote a positive work environment.
  
• Handle employee issues as they arise (coaching, discipline, training, scheduling, payroll, etc.)
  
• Support Food and Beverage management

Job Requirements:

• Previous Food and Beverage management experience
• Previous high-volume restaurant experience
• TIPs Certified
• Point of Sale, Computer, Open Table
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Able to work long hours and varied shifts
• Must be 21 or older to serve alcohol

Preferred Skills:

• Supervisory Experience
• Cash Handling experience
• Fine Dining Restaurant experience
  
• Knowledgeable of wine service
• Training experience

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as FREE dormitory housing. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.  

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.