General Manager

Do You Love Hospitality, Leadership, and Mountain Living as Much as We Do?

Work Hard. Play Hard. Live Fully in Crested Butte.

At Elk Ave Hospitality, we are building teams for people who want more than just a job. We are looking for individuals who want to work hard, grow their skills, be part of a strong team, and enjoy the unmatched lifestyle that comes with living in the Gunnison Valley.

If you love leading teams, take pride in building strong operations, and thrive in a hospitality environment where standards, people, and guest experience all matter, we want to hear from you.

Whether your passion is skiing first tracks, biking wildflower‑lined trails, fishing alpine waters, or simply soaking in the beauty of the Rockies, this is your chance to build a life that blends professional growth with personal adventure.

We are growing quickly and actively building career paths for people who want to develop their knowledge, expand their skills, and contribute to a strong hospitality culture.

• A positive, team‑oriented work environment
• Ongoing training, learning, and development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within Elk Ave Hospitality
• Employee housing opportunities, depending on role and availability
• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• The opportunity to live and work in one of Colorado’s most remarkable mountain communities

This is a full‑time salaried leadership position.

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Lead well in fast‑paced hospitality environments
• Take pride in building strong teams and strong systems
• Can balance guest experience, team development, and operational discipline
• Communicate clearly with ownership, senior leadership, managers, and hourly teams
• Thrive in dynamic environments with changing priorities
• Value cleanliness, readiness, accountability, and high standards
• Bring a positive attitude, professionalism, and ownership to work each day
• Care deeply about hospitality, consistency, and doing things the right way

Our core values are Communication, Humility, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect, and we are looking for leaders who want to live those values in the workplace.

In this role, team members may be expected to:

• Maintain a professional appearance and follow dress and presentation standards
• Work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during busy seasonal periods
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with senior leadership, venue leadership, and hourly team members
• Help maintain clean, organized, safe, and guest‑ready environments
• Work with consistency, urgency, and a team‑first attitude
• Lead by example in a high‑accountability environment where standards, timing, and guest experience matter
• Step into the concept that best matches experience and business need, with placement based on background, strengths, and fit

We believe in building flexible, well‑rounded leadership teams through cross‑training and operational awareness. General Managers at Elk Ave Hospitality are expected to understand the moving parts of a hospitality business and lead with clarity, consistency, and confidence.

Because we operate multiple concepts and have multiple openings, placement will be based on experience and best fit. This creates opportunities for leaders to grow within a company that values adaptability, business acumen, and long‑term development.

Elk Ave Hospitality is a growing family of restaurants and hospitality businesses in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. Our venues offer a wide range of guest experiences, from elevated dining to approachable everyday hospitality, all rooted in quality, consistency, and genuine care for our guests and our team.

We believe hospitality can be both a craft and a career. With multiple venues, varied concepts, and opportunities for advancement, we are able to offer year‑round employment, cross‑training, and real pathways for growth. We are building a company for people who want to work hard, contribute to a strong team culture, and grow their skills over time.

The General Manager is a key operational…