Lone Mountain Land Company
Moonlight Basin Director of Restaurants Job at Lone Mountain Land Company in Big
Lone Mountain Land Company, Big Sky, MT, US, 59716
Moonlight Basin is a private club and mountain living experience located in Big Sky, Montana. Guests enjoy alpine adventures, skiing at Big Sky Resort, hiking, golf, and dining, making it a unique and vibrant place to work.
SUMMARY
The Director of Restaurants (DOR) collaborates with the Director of Food & Beverage to provide support to Restaurant General Manager(s) and oversee the day‑to‑day operations of our dining outlets. The DOR directly manages Restaurant General Managers and works closely with chefs, the Culinary Director, the Director of Events, and the Director of Food & Beverage to maintain high standards while staying within budget.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide mentorship and operational support to General Manager(s).
Work with department scheduling managers to ensure all restaurant operations are adequately staffed within budgeted guidelines and anticipated business levels.
Ensure payroll reports are submitted to appropriate departments correctly and in a timely fashion.
Actively assist in the recruitment, interview, and hiring process of all F&B restaurant associates and managers.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure their F&B needs are met.
Engage with Events department to coordinate overall F&B participation in special and member events, including scheduling, set‑up, execution, and breakdown.
Oversee all departmental staff communication to ensure that information is efficiently accessed by all.
Support General Manager(s) to maintain an appropriate product inventory for all outlets, adjusting to budgeted guidelines and business levels; ensure that invoices are properly coded.
Support day‑to‑day restaurant operations by being an active presence on the floor, including working MOD shifts.
Create and maintain strong relationships with our members and guests.
Gather member and guest feedback to address service wins and opportunities with General Manager(s) and implement operational changes and/or service standard changes when necessary.
Assist General Manager(s) with restaurant vision and implementation of seasonal decor and ambiance.
Ensure all restaurant team members stay actively engaged with our company culture initiatives.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Food & Beverage.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Minimum of 5 years hospitality management experience; prior experience in a luxury hotel or private club preferred.
Extensive knowledge of wine and beverage; WSET and/or CMS certifications preferred.
Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Self‑motivated to meet deadlines, manage priorities, communicate challenges, and work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
Exceptional guest recovery skills.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Knowledge of JONAS point‑of‑sale preferred.
Must possess a positive attitude and be a team leader.
Must be willing to participate in a learning environment.
Must integrate company values throughout all interactions.
Must be dependable, available and flexible to work all shifts based on business demands, including weekends, days, nights and/or holidays.
Must comply with Moonlight Basin’s Dress and Grooming policies.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Punctuality and regular attendance required.
Must be available to work all shifts (days and evenings), weekends and holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position requires walking and standing most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to 12 hours in length. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks. Requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality and Food and Beverage Services
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