Assistant Restaurant Manager - Fine Dining - Grand Canyon South Rim

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Fine Dining – Grand Canyon South Rim

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Grow your hospitality career at the iconic El Tovar Dining Room, a world‑class fine dining destination at Grand Canyon National Park! Step into a leadership role at one of the most iconic restaurants in the world—the El Tovar Dining Room at Grand Canyon National Park. As an Assistant Restaurant Manager
, you’ll oversee daily operations in a celebrated fine dining setting that has welcomed presidents, world leaders, and legendary artists. With its blend of historic elegance, gourmet cuisine, and unmatched canyon views, El Tovar offers both a professional challenge and the adventure of a lifetime. Join our team at the South Rim, where you’ll not only deliver world‑class hospitality but also Live.

Work. Explore. in one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Oversee dining room operations as scheduled, including day tours and special functions.

• Position Type: Full-Time, Year‑Round
• Pay: $45,240 annual salary
• Schedule: May include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Housing: Private room in a shared apartment at $267/month, payroll‑deducted

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

• Private bedroom in a shared apartment for $267.00 per month. This covers rent and basic utilities
• Free meals at the Employee Cafeteria
• Free on‑site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast‑paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center - Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free Wi Fi
• Paid Day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and Assistant to maintain a professional operation, ensure product quality and plate presentations.
• Maintain labor costs in accordance with financial plan, seasonal business levels, and special events.
• Oversee the regular service of the dining room and Arizona Steakhouse to ensure professional operation and consistently high quality of service. Emphasis on dining room management should focus on the lunch and dinner seating’s with supervision of breakfast seating’s conducted on an as needed basis.
• Work with the Food & Beverage Trainer to administer a comprehensive training program for Servers, Dining Room Bussers, Host/Hostess’, Cashiers, Cocktail Servers and Bartenders.
• Work with Assistant Managers on continual management training.
• Counsel with Assistant Managers for recommendations and approval of all promotions for the dining rooms, lounge and employee cafeteria.
• Review and approve all annual reviews for the hourly employees. Consult with Food & Beverage Director on the annual performance reviews for Assistant Managers.
• Conduct corrective action as necessary and approve all corrective action administered by Assistant Managers.
• Approve all change of status forms effecting Bright Angel front of house staff.
• Oversee and approve schedules for front and back of the house positions.
• Supervise all monthly inventories.
• Responsible for the maintenance of sanitation standards for the dining rooms, lounge and employee cafeteria in accordance with company, National Park Service, and Serve Safe standards.
• Responsible for establishing and overseeing side work duties, special opening and closing duties for front of the house staff.
• Responsible for all VIP reservations for the Arizona Steakhouse…