Restaurant (Front of House) Manager - Elevated Dining

Sioux Falls, SD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Performance bonus

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

AFLAC

401k plan

Employee Meals

complimentary golf

Merchandise discounts

Professional Development

Job Description

Minnehaha Country Club, established over 121 years ago, is a prestigious and historic country club located in Sioux Falls. Serving a membership of approximately 720 families, the club is renowned for its immaculate championship 18-hole golf course, exceptional recreational amenities including swimming, tennis, and fitness facilities, and two full-service, year-round dining venues. As a cornerstone of the local community, the club prides itself on offering its members an elevated lifestyle experience through premium services and amenities. As Sioux Falls’ premier country club, Minnehaha Country Club continuously strives to maintain its reputation for excellence not only in its sports and recreational offerings but also in its culinary and hospitality services. This longstanding tradition of quality and service creates a unique environment for both members and employees, fostering a strong sense of community and shared commitment to outstanding member experiences.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Restaurant Manager for our Elevated Dining restaurant. This full-time, exempt role offers a competitive base salary of $60,000 to $75,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Reporting directly to the Food & Beverage Director, the Restaurant Manager will oversee all front-of-house operations of the restaurant and lead a team of approximately 10 service staff members. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining consistent excellence in service standards, providing ongoing training and professional development to the team to ensure guests enjoy a high-quality dining experience aligned with Minnehaha’s brand standards. This role also involves a strategic component, developing and implementing programs to enhance member dining experiences while driving restaurant revenue through service excellence and increased member engagement.

The Restaurant Manager will be a passionate ambassador for Minnehaha Country Club, representing the club’s values of professionalism, teamwork, and communication at all times. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing reservation systems, collaborating with culinary and beverage teams to refine menu offerings, and analyzing financial reports to maintain budgetary discipline. This role requires excellent leadership skills, the ability to motivate and develop a cohesive team, and a commitment to superior member service. The position also provides a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the region’s finest dining establishments, within a vibrant and supportive club environment. Candidates can expect a rewarding career opportunity with access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, wellness, and professional growth.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or GED
3+ years of dining room or restaurant supervisory experience
experience in fine dining preferred
proficiency in English communication
proficient in Microsoft Office
ability to use POS systems
detail oriented
ability to work independently
willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays
ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
ability to push or pull 160 pounds with assistance
ability to work indoors and outdoors in various conditions

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or GED
bachelors degree in hospitality preferred
3+ years of dining room or restaurant supervisory experience in a full service, a la carte restaurant or private club
fine dining experience preferred
hospitality program graduates with multiple internships considered
experience managing beverage programs and procuring beverage inventory preferred
excellent communication skills in English
proficiency in Microsoft Office
experience with POS systems preferred
detail oriented and highly organized
ability to work independently

Job Duties

maintains consistent excellence in service standards and leads staff through all a la carte steps of service training and execution and collaborates with back-of-house management and staff
hires, trains, supervises, schedules and evaluates restaurant staff
manages and maintains reservation systems and plans restaurant set-up based on anticipated restaurant traffic and member needs
assists F&B Director in creating and maintaining the club’s beverage program including special events and retail beverage menus
directs pre-meal meetings with restaurant and lounge personnel
greets and seats members and guests in the absence of a dedicated restaurant host
regularly analyzes revenue and expense reports to monitor and ensure the restaurant operates favorably to budget and makes adjustments to achieve financial goals
confirms time, attendance and hours worked and approves departmental payroll prior to submitting it to the Accounting Office
provides appropriate reports concerning employee hours, schedules, pay rates, job changes, tip pools
prepares annual operating budget for the restaurant for submission to F&B Director
assures all side-work and cleaning of equipment and storage areas is completed according to schedule
assures the correct appearance, cleanliness and safety of restaurant, lounge, and beverage storage areas, equipment and fixtures and reports deficiencies
trains staff on all aspects of the POS system
works with culinary team to update and review all restaurant and lounge menu changes
assures local and state laws and club policies for alcoholic beverage service are followed
maintains inventory of restaurant service items and ensures proper storage and accounting
serves as club’s manager on duty and assures club security at close of business
attends scheduled staff meetings
assists in additional projects as directed by club management