Restaurant Manager

Recruiting Partner: Emily Lauro

Aspen, Colorado | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 171365

Job Summary

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A new elevated, high-energy dining concept is launching in Aspen and seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to help lead and execute a successful opening.

This is not just a management role — it is an opportunity to build systems from the ground up, shape culture, and set the tone for an exceptional guest experience in one of the country’s most dynamic hospitality markets.

The Opportunity

As Restaurant Manager, you will oversee all day-to-day front-of-house operations while collaborating closely with culinary and ownership leadership. You will play a key role in opening execution, team development, guest satisfaction, and financial performance.

We are looking for a leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong teams, and understands both service excellence and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth execution from open to close

• Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a high-performing service team

• Establish operational systems and service standards from launch

• Maintain exceptional food quality, service, cleanliness, and ambiance

• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and procurement processes

• Drive guest satisfaction and respond proactively to feedback

• Oversee reservations, seating flow, and capacity optimization

• Partner with culinary leadership on menu rollouts and seasonal updates

• Monitor labor, sales, and operational performance to support profitability

• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation compliance at all times

• Execute promotional initiatives to generate early traction and repeat business

• Lead team meetings and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture

What You Bring

• 2–5+ years in a Restaurant Manager or strong AGM role

• Experience opening or supporting new restaurant launches preferred

• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, service-first mentality

• Proven ability to manage labor, inventory, and cost controls

• Financial acumen with understanding of P&L impact

• High-level guest engagement and conflict resolution skills

• Knowledge of POS, reservations systems, scheduling, and reporting tools

• Comfort operating in a startup-style environment with evolving processes

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 – $85,000 base salary (based on experience)

• Full-time leadership role

• Opportunity to help build a concept from the ground up

• Located in the Aspen hospitality market with strong growth potential

 

JOB ID: 171365

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