Our mission statement is to Live Passionately: Awaken the Spirit, Elevate Community and Honor Place. We are distinguished from others in our belief that our employees should be encouraged to bring this mission to life both personally and professionally, and in a way that is unique to them. Whether it is taking a ski run at lunch, volunteering for a cause close to your heart, or hiking at sunrise, we know our employees are our best ambassadors and our greatest investment.

The General Manager of Fine Dining will oversee the fine dining locations of the ski resorts. The leader will have oversight of the catering and banquet division and will guide both segments of the business to success. This role oversees and coordinates planning, organization and training as well as provides leadership in sales, cost management, guest service, food quality, sanitation, safety & environmental sensitivity in all facets of the operation.

This role typically pays around $97,500. Actual pay will depend on budget and experience. All salaried roles are eligible for bonuses.  

Essential Job Functions 
•    Develop annual budgets, execute & forecast results
•    Monitor & adjust to market trends in driving revenue, delivering food & bar costs & gross margins.
•    Network & develop positive business & community relations
•    Support company culture & demonstrate through leadership of teams
•    Hire & Develop employees that will deliver distinctive guest experiences
•    Ensure competencies & performance expectations are clear and met
•    Provide training & coaching to ensure established guidelines & standards are compliant
•    Manage annual maintenance, propose future capital projects, manage approved capital projects
•    Support company environmental & energy initiatives
•    Contribute to the team strategically, propose efficiencies, establish policy
•    Assist in developing menus & propose pricing
•    Envision , develop & market existing & future restaurant brands
•    Must qualify to be the Manager on record for the Liquor License

•    Bachelor’s Degree preferred
•    10 years’ experience in Restaurant Management (Full Service and High volume Cafeteria/ Food Court style) required
•    3 years’ experience in Restaurant Management of a Multi-Unit Operation required
•    Extensive Food & Wine knowledge required
•    Familiar with Infogenesis POS preferred
•    Competent with Microsoft Office preferred
•    T.I.P.S certification
•    Serve Safe certification
•    Ski/Snowboarding experience required

Supervision Given and Received  
Exercises direct supervision over the Restaurant Staff and Managers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Works under limited supervision of the Vice President of Food & Beverage. Receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing strategical methods to attain them. Can formulate policies but does not necessarily have final authority for approval. Review of work is not detailed and emphasizes accomplishment of broad work objectives, rather than specific assignments. 
 
Work Environment and Physical Demands  
Ability to be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time  
Regularly work in adverse conditions and requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces 
Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.
 
Certain locations will require an employee to ski or snowboard. 

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Aspen Skiing Company / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits