Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Yellowstone National Park

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Yellowstone National Park

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Yellowstone National Park! We operate 47 dining venues, including dining rooms, fast‑casual, cafeterias, bars, employee facilities, delis and snack shops. It’s a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment that’s also fun. Almost half of the Yellowstone summer staff work for the Food & Beverage Operation. If you are interested in starting or enhancing your food and beverage career, the kitchen is a great place to begin.

As an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent guest service for guests and employees alike, overseeing payroll, food costs and inventory management, and establishing and maintaining the overall tone of the operation. You will use strong communication skills, mentorship, and follow‑up with team members. All Food & Beverage leadership positions are required to provide floor coverage throughout shifts.

This position reports directly to the Food & Beverage Manager.

• Position Type: Seasonal
• Season Dates: Early April – Early November
• Pay: $1,896 – $2,388 Bi‑Weekly
• Schedule: Typical schedule is 45 +/- hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community that works hard, shares a real passion for the environment, and enjoys crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone and proud stewards of the park.

• Employee housing (dormitory‑style) and on‑site employee meals (cafeteria‑style) provided
• Free on‑site laundry facility, Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• 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

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner
• Establish and maintain strong communication with staff and location leadership
• Exceed budgetary goals
  • Maximizing sales
  • Monitor and react to payroll on a daily basis
  • Maintain appropriate levels of "other expense" items
• Maintain established standards of sanitation throughout the operation
• Observe, monitor, and follow‑up in all areas of the operation on a daily basis (Employee Dining Room, Pantry, Dish/Pot areas, Cook’s line, Dining Room / Cafeteria / Snack Shop, Bar and/or Pub, Warehouse where appropriate)
• Develop and direct supervisors toward becoming more effective in their current position and toward their next professional step
• Ensure that all employees receive appropriate training for their position and that training is documented appropriately
• Ensure that every employee is checked out before they depart at the end of their shift
• Ensure that all employee interactions are handled according to company policies and procedures
• Maintain uniform and appearance standards
• Ensure that all schedules for the next week are reviewed and posted two days prior to the start of the new schedule, and that posted schedules are a finalized copy approved by Location Management based on levels of business and budgetary guidelines
• Ensure appropriate management coverage for shifts; cover floor management shifts as needed
• Open and close the guest service facilities on time every day
• Work to ensure accuracy and timeliness of all timekeeping, reports and duties, including working with the Food and Beverage Office Assistant
• Ensure all employees receive informal feedback from their supervisor on a regular basis and written evaluations, periodically, in the How’s It Going (HIG) format
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