Restaurant Manager

The Osthoff Resort is an award-winning AAA Four Diamond property located on the beautiful shores of Elkhart Lake. Renowned for our warm Midwest hospitality, we offer a variety of culinary experiences, including casual beach-side fare to elevated dining. We are seeking a talented and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our restaurant operations and deliver memorable dining experiences that match the beauty and prestige of our resort.

In this hands‑on position, you will oversee all aspects of front and back‑of‑house operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and service. You will lead a team with a variety of experience levels, work closely with other departments across the resort, and play a key role in creating the guest experience.

The Restaurant Manager position is a full‑time position, which includes eligibility for our complete benefit package, including paid vacation time, health insurance, 401K plus company match, resort‑wide discounts, and more!

• Act as the hiring manager for restaurant
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
• Create schedule and manage payroll for restaurant team
• Increase overall knowledge and expertise for all team members by continual and consistent training
• Motivate and inspire team members by creating value and contagious energy

• Assist in creating wine/beer/cocktail program and food menus
• Assist in pricing menu according to food costs
• Evaluate specials and menus during slower season to reduce food costs
• Work with F&B Director to prepare and maintain a budget
• Develop an estimated profit in all areas (Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner/etc.)
• Work with Chef/kitchen to maintain costs
• Implement new ideas to help promote sales

• Build and fine‑tune systems to enhance guests’ experience and create consistency
• Update POS system when needed
• Fill out daily reports/bank deposit/cash drawer
• Conduct monthly inventory and weekly ordering
• Review daily checklists and maintenance schedules
• Report any equipment maintenance or replacement needs
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation protocols are strictly followed

• Work with F&B Director to create new events or ideas to draw in locals
• Be available to fill in by hosting, bussing, bartending, expediting, and serving as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant
• Attend meetings as needed
• All other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma
• 3+ years of experience in a restaurant setting with proven leadership experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for hospitality and a commitment to creating guests for life
• Strong planning and organizational skills to run a streamlined operation
• Ability to analyze service and identify continuous improvements
• Excellent interpersonal skills for diplomatically handling team members and guests
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions confidently
• Skilled trainer of service technique and customer satisfaction skills
• Knowledge of cuisine, wine, beer, and liquor
• Must have or be willing to obtain a food safety certification and bartending license
• Maintain positive can‑do attitude, and inspire that trait in others
• Possess great time management skills, with the ability to think on the spot
• Must possess a positive attitude as a contributor to a diverse work environment
• Must be willing to flex time to meet the business needs of the department and resort
• Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds

The Osthoff Resort’s mission is to deliver the best Midwest resort experience to our guests. In order to do this, we are always striving to create a positive and supportive work environment where our team members can thrive. Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, resort‑wide discounts, and more! We offer flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle because we value work‑life balance and know that time…