Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Sweet Basil
  • Vail, Colorado
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

This Position is at our sister restaurant Mountain Standard

Become a part of the legacy of Mountain Standard in Vail! Mountain Standard is proudly a part of the Sweet Basil Inc restaurant family.

Mountain Standard has an opening for a Dining Room Manager. Are you motivated and driven by excellence? Do you want to live, work and play in one of the premier mountain destinations in the world? We are looking for a passionate, lead-by-example rockstar to join the ranks of our leadership team.

Ideal candidates are accustomed to a fast paced but highly detailed service environment and are excited about food, wine and craft beverages of all kinds. Key attributes include an ability to train, mentor, and lead a top-notch team to deliver a memorable experience to all of our guests.

Dedication, can-do attitude, and a friendly, energetic demeanor are must-haves to be on this team.

Previous management experience in a busy, high-volume, and fine-dining establishment, is certainly a plus, but up and coming, energetic, and eager to learn candidates will also be considered.

Desired Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a service role within a culinary and hospitality driven restaurant or hotel
  • Honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic.
  • Creative thinker, with the ability to provide meaningful input to effect positive change
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with ability to motivate, coach, and inspire service team members
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • A commitment to excellence and team success
  • A positive and self-motivated disposition, with the desire to learn and grow professionally
  • General knowledge of wines and spirits including technical and service aspects
  • General knowledge of food preparation methods and culinary terminology
  • Ability to make and apply creative decisions, often on the fly and in the moment
  • Ability to remain flexible in problem solving approaches
  • The ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company philosophy, policies and applicable laws
  • Must be fluent in English.
  • A love for the mountains and the culture of a ski town.

Responsibilities:

  • Caring for our guests through a hospitable presence on the floor and through coaching of the dining room staff
  • Identifying and recognizing regular patrons to foster ongoing relationships and generate repeat business
  • Supporting our staff through appropriate management and supervision to include daily work assignment, appraising performance, rewarding and counseling employees, addressing employee concerns and resolving issues
  • Involvement in the recruitment and new hire process to include interviewing, recruiting, and training new employees
  • Aid in coaching and managing service team to ensure smooth service at all points in the dining experience
  • Provide strong reservation and floor management ability, in order to maximize business and revenue potential

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Application Question(s):

  • Are you a current resident in Eagle County?
  • Do you have secured, independent housing in Eagle County?

Ability to Relocate:

  • Vail, CO 81657: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts, 4 weeks paid vacation, Ski Pass, R&D Account, Internal Comp Account

Required Skills

Training and Mentoring Team Members

Leadership and Management

Verbal and Written Communication

Creative Decision Making

Problem Solving

Supervisory Responsibilities

Customer Service

Recruitment and New Hire Process

Reservation and Floor Management

Wine Service

Conflict Resolution

Fine Dining Service

High Volume Service

Food and Beverage Pairing

Food Safety Knowledge

POS Systems

Team Development

Staff Management of up to 20

Scheduling

TIPS Certified

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Job ID: 487133501
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025

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