Manager, Food & Beverage

Great Wolf is a renowned hospitality company specializing in family-friendly lodge and resort experiences that combine the excitement of water parks with relaxing accommodations and exceptional guest services. Known for its vibrant and immersive environments, Great Wolf provides guests with unforgettable vacation memories through a blend of entertainment, dining, and accommodations focused on quality and care. The company is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging workplace for its employees that emphasizes growth, inclusivity, and well-being. It offers a wide range of employee benefits and development opportunities designed to help team members build fulfilling careers in hospitality while ensuring they feel valued and supported in their roles.

The Food & Beverage Manager at Great Wolf plays a pivotal leadership role within the lodge environment, overseeing multiple dining venues including restaurants, bars, quick-serve outlets, and banquet services. This role requires a proactive manager who can maintain brand standards related to food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, staff preparedness, and guest satisfaction, all while driving profitability and operational efficiency. The manager leads daily operations and ensures that all food and beverage outlets consistently meet high-quality standards, contributing to an exceptional guest experience. Responsibilities include managing staff schedules, training and coaching team members, monitoring inventory and ordering processes, and collaborating closely with culinary and purchasing departments to optimize food production and costs. By fostering collaboration among Food & Beverage leaders and supporting frontline staff, the manager helps create a welcoming and smoothly run dining experience for guests.

Additionally, Great Wolf promotes personal and professional growth through initiatives such as cross-training programs, a scholarship fund, and leadership development opportunities available through Great Wolf University. The company also values the well-being of its employees, offering flexible scheduling, access to wellness programs, and employee assistance resources. Diversity and inclusion are cornerstone values, with company programs designed to ensure every team member feels recognized and supported. The Food & Beverage Manager is an integral part of this culture and is expected to uphold these organizational values while successfully managing daily operations and contributing to strategic planning for business growth and guest satisfaction. This position offers an annual base salary range of $60,000 to $70,000, reflecting the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate. Additional perks include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K with employer match, paid time off, and employee referral incentives among others.