Farm Road is seeking an experienced, energetic, and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operations of our two restaurant concepts, Sawmill Bar & Table and Red Door Burger Co. Located in West Dover, Vermont, just minutes from Mount Snow, Farm Road is a growing, family-owned destination hospitality property situated on 45 acres and featuring lodging, restaurants, weddings, corporate retreats, private events, and year-round recreation. We are looking for a hospitality professional who enjoys being present on the floor, leading by example, developing a strong team, and creating an exceptional guest experience. For candidates relocating to Southern Vermont, relocation assistance and employer-supported housing options may be available based on individual needs and availability. Position Overview The Restaurant Manager will oversee the day-to-day front-of-house operations of both restaurant concepts and work closely with our Executive Chef, Food & Beverage leadership, General Manager, and Ownership team. This is a hands-on leadership position. The ideal candidate will be highly visible during service, comfortable jumping in wherever needed, and able to balance excellent hospitality with strong operational and financial discipline. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily front-of-house operations for Sawmill Bar & Table and Red Door Burger Co. Lead, train, schedule, motivate, and develop bartenders, servers, hosts, bussers, and other FOH team members. Maintain high standards for hospitality, cleanliness, organization, appearance, and professionalism. Be actively present on the restaurant floor during service and engage with guests. Resolve guest concerns quickly, professionally, and thoughtfully. Coordinate closely with the culinary team to maintain smooth and timely service. Manage opening and closing procedures and ensure proper cash-handling practices. Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management. Build efficient staff schedules based on business levels while monitoring labor costs. Monitor labor, beverage costs, restaurant expenses, and other key operating metrics. Help develop strategies to increase revenue, repeat business, guest satisfaction, and average check. Maintain appropriate inventory levels for beverages, restaurant supplies, and FOH operating materials. Ensure compliance with Vermont liquor laws, food-safety standards, and company policies. Maintain restaurant POS systems, reservations, guest communications, and daily reporting. Work collaboratively with Farm Road's Events Team during weddings, corporate retreats, private dinners, and special events. Assist with beverage programming, seasonal promotions, special dinners, and restaurant events. Establish clear standards and accountability throughout the FOH team. Help create a positive, professional workplace where employees enjoy coming to work and guests enjoy returning. What We're Looking For Previous restaurant management or strong assistant management experience. Experience managing a full-service restaurant, upscale-casual restaurant, resort, hotel, or similar hospitality operation preferred. Strong understanding of food and beverage service. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, and retain employees. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Understanding of labor management, scheduling, inventory, cost controls, and restaurant profitability. Comfortable handling guest concerns and making decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented during busy services. Wine, beer, spirits, and cocktail knowledge is a plus. Experience with weddings, banquets, hotels, or special events is a plus. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak hospitality periods as required. The Right Person We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their operation. You should be the type of manager who notices when a guest needs attention, a table is not being cleared quickly enough, a bartender needs help, or a team member needs additional training—and addresses it. We value managers who are organized, accountable, positive, and willing to work alongside their team rather than simply directing from the sidelines. Farm Road is a dynamic hospitality business, and this position is an opportunity for the right person to have a meaningful role in the continued growth of our food and beverage operations. About Farm Road Farm Road is a destination hospitality property located on 45 acres in West Dover, Vermont, just minutes from Mount Snow. The property includes guest accommodations, restaurants, weddings, corporate retreats, private events, and multiple indoor and outdoor event venues.

Our restaurant concepts include:

Sawmill Bar & Table - Farm Road's full-service dining experience featuring seasonal food, cocktails, wine, and a warm Vermont atmosphere. Red Door Burger Co. - Our fun, approachable burger concept focused on great burgers, drinks, and casual hospitality. We are a growing, family-owned company looking for talented hospitality professionals who want to help us build something exceptional.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

$65,000- $80,000 per year Benefits package available Relocation assistance Employer-supported housing options may be available based on availability and individual circumstances We understand that relocating to a resort community can present unique challenges. For candidates moving to the Southern Vermont area, Farm Road is willing to work with qualified hires to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

Job Type:

Full-Time Location:

West Dover, Vermont Schedule:

Includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-related shifts If you are an experienced restaurant professional who enjoys leading from the floor, developing great teams, and delivering memorable hospitality, we would like to hear from you. Equal Opportunity Employer Farm Road is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person