Food & Beverage Employees at Grand Canyon South Rim

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Posted: Jul 24, 2026

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Wages/Pay
$48,000.00 / year
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Jul 24, 2026

 Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Grand Canyon National Park!

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.

We’re hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager to Live. Work. Explore. at the south rim of the Grand Canyon!

Job Summary:
Manage all restaurant operations to include staff supervision, guest service, training and administrative duties. Provide oversight of dining room, kitchen, bar, auxiliary service areas, day tours and special functions. 

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Pay: $48,000 per year
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Housing: Eligible for a private bedroom in a shared apartment for $267.00 per month. This covers rent and basic utilities.

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

Life at the South Rim:

  • Free meals at the Employee Cafeteria

  • Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)

  • 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!

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Disability Insurance

  • 401k with match

  • Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Wellness Programs

  • Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

  • Free Grand Canyon National Park pass

  • Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi

  • Paid Day off on your birthday

  • Discounted mule rides

  • Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides

  • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

  • Planned employee trips and activities

  • $350 Referral Bonus Program

  • The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and Assistant to maintain a professional operation, ensure product quality and plate presentations. 

  • Maintain labor costs in accordance with financial plan, seasonal business levels, and special events. 

  • Oversee the regular service of the dining room and Arizona Steakhouse to ensure professional operation and consistently high quality of service. Emphasis on dining room management should focus on the lunch and dinner seating’s with supervision of breakfast seating’s conducted on an as needed basis. 

  • Work with the Food & Beverage Trainer to administer a comprehensive training program for Servers, Dining Room Bussers, Host/Hostess’, Cashiers, Cocktail Servers and Bartenders. 

  • Work with Assistant Managers on continual management training. 

  • Counsel with Assistant Managers for recommendations and approval of all promotions for the dining rooms, lounge and employee cafeteria. 

  • Review and approve all annual reviews for the hourly employees. Consult with Food & Beverage Director on the annual performance reviews for Assistant Managers. 

  • Conduct corrective action as necessary and approve all corrective action administered by Assistant Managers. 

  • Approve all change of status forms affecting Bright Angel front of house staff. 

  • Oversee and approve schedules for front and back of the house positions. 

  • Supervise all monthly inventories. 

  • Responsible for the maintenance of sanitation standards for the dining rooms, lounge and employee cafeteria in accordance with company, National Park Service, and Serve Safe standards. 

  • Responsible for establishing and overseeing side work duties, special opening and closing duties for front of the house staff. 

  • Responsible for all VIP reservations for the Arizona Steakhouse dining room. 

  • Responsible for shift meetings, communicating specials and other pertinent information to staff. 

  • Communicate with Assistant Director on live entertainment bookings for the lounge. 

  • Adhere to all safety, risk management, and environmental policies. 

  • Ensure staff is adhering to risk management procedures including, but not limited to, wearing personal protective equipment, MSDS location and comprehension, ergonomics and slip and fall. 

  • Project a commitment to Xanterra South Rim environmental policies. 

  • Be accountable to NPS survey results and goals. Hold leadership team and hourly employees accountable for performance to achieve results. 

  • Be accountable to Unifocus survey goals and results. Hold leadership team accountable for performance to achieve desired results.   

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

  • Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

  • 4 years salaried management experience in multi-unit dining establishment(s). 

  • Experience with and knowledge of all front of the house positions with the ability to quickly assess service situation(s) during the meal period(s). 

  • Beer, Liquor and Wine knowledge is a must. 

  • Experience managing the financial aspects of a restaurant 

  • Ability to train and evaluate staff performance in a full-service restaurant. 

  • Demonstrated positive leadership skills with the ability to drive employee engagement. 

  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.  

  • Ability to pass ServeSafe Manager course and TIPS training within 90 days of employment. 

  • Competency using Outlook, Word and Excel. 

  • Experience with computerized POS systems. 

  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with a broad cross-section of guests, employees, government officials and company business clients. 

  • Demonstrated leadership skills that promote employee engagement and retention. 

  • Basic accounting skills with ability to figure labor budgets, sales, costs of services and ability to analyze P&L statements.  

Physical Requirements include: 

Constantly: Stand, walk, handle items, reach outward, reach above the shoulder, bend, lift/carry 10 lbs or less and up to 50 lbs, as well as push/pull 12 lbs or less and up to 25 lbs.

Frequently: Climb, lift/carry 21 - 50 lbs and push/pull 26 - 40 lbs.

Occasionally: Sit, crawl, squat/kneel, lift/carry 51 - 100 lbs and push/pull 41 - 100 lbs. 


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges provides the premier in-park lodging, managing six distinct hotel properties. From the El Tovar Hotel, long considered the crown jewel of Grand Canyon hotels, to Phantom Ranch, the only lodging on the floor of the canyon, we are a proud member of the Xanterra Travel Collection.

Location
Arizona
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Year Round
Staff size
1000
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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