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Great food needs a great team! As our Seasonal Restaurant Manager, you will build, training and encourage staff across our three restaurant floors. Looking to work in a lakefront restaurant that serves regular locals and visitors from all over?

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, an Averill Hospitality Resort, is Montana's premier lakefront, leisure and outdoor activity destination. The Lodge is a 4-star hotel located only 5 minutes from downtown Whitefish and 10 minutes from Whitefish Ski Resort. Our customer experience focuses on authentic Montana hospitality that creates lasting memories. The Hotel is one of several family-owned businesses under Averill Hospitality.

At The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of the only AAA Four Diamond-rated resorts in Montana, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring every event is a resounding success. We are seeking a dynamic and talented Restaurant Manager to join our team. $30 hourly.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE: The Boat Club Manager oversees all aspects of the Boat Club, Lounge and Tiki. They are also responsible for all aspects of supervision of the staff including hiring, training, coaching, disciplining, and reviewing staff. They must meet all goals set forth by budgeting to sustain a profitable department and work closely with the other departments such as Front Desk, Reservations, Sales & Catering and must attend all necessary meetings to ensure the knowledge needed to perform this task. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviewing, selecting, training, supervising, counseling, and disciplining staff. 
• Supervise the floor during meal periods to ensure that all standards and steps of service are met through all guest interactions. 
• Ensuring that checklists, requisitions, and proper opening and closing functions are completed each shift. 
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear directions to the staff. 
• Observe performance and encourage improvement where necessary. 
• Ensure staffing levels for the restaurant and bar are accurate based on hotel occupancy and outlet business levels. Organize and conduct pre-shift and departmental meetings communicating pertinent information to the staff, i.e. Specials, 86’d items, groups in-house, reservations, etc. 
• Interact positively with customers promoting hotel facilities and services. Resolve problems to the satisfaction of the guests. Answer telephones in a clear voice, coordinate, and document reservations. 
• Move throughout the facility and kitchen areas to visually monitor and take action to ensure food quality and service standards are met. Verify temperatures, judge appearance, taste of products, and check preparation methods to determine quality. 
• Attending all mandatory meetings including but not limited to weekly F&B meetings, staff meetings, and training. Pre shifts, etc. 
• Utilize computer/POS to input and retrieve necessary data to accurately monitor labor cost. 
• Maintain cleanliness of outlets daily. 
• Work closely with Outlet Manager and Bar Manager in monthly beverage inventory and quarterly china/glass/silver/linen inventory. 
• Assist in planning and setting up special events such as Mother’s Day, Easter, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc. 
• Solid beverage experience to include wine knowledge, experience with menu costing, design, and analysis. 
• Must have experience with wine ordering and maintaining par levels. 
• Assist with ordering and inventory processes to ensure accurate stock levels, minimize waste, and maintain cost-effective purchasing aligned with operational needs.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Thorough knowledge of Food & Beverage outlet operations including food, beverage, supervisory, service techniques and guest interaction. 
•  Considerable skill in math and determining percentages associated with beverage cost, food cost, labor cost, budget, and forecasting. 
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods. 
• Ability to accomplish necessary tasks on a computer. 
• Knowledge of food & beverage operations and products, basic drink service and supervisory knowledge. 
• Requires standing and walking 95% of the workday. 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

• Preference for previous experience.

EXPERIENCE/LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High School graduate or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a restaurant or related field.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts in Whitefish, Montana's premier leisure and outdoor activity destination on the shores of Whitefish Lake.

Work in an amazing destination town surrounded by breathtaking mountains and spectacular lakes filled with year-round adventure! Enjoy world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, ziplining, horseback riding, river rafting, water sports, Glacier National Park, and more. Need housing, then please inquire.