Food and Beverage Manager

Salary: $71,497.50 - $107,246.46 Annually
Location : Buffalo Run Golf Course, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
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Department: Parks, Recreation, & Golf
Division: Golf Restaurant
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA

General Purpose
Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.

The hiring range is $80,434 - $89,372 / annually.

We are looking for an experienced Food and Beverage Manager to join our team at the Bison Grill as we gear up to reopen in Spring 2027! If you have a passion for the culinary arts and a proven track record in managing high-volume restaurant operations, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of food and beverage management, and the ability to create exceptional dining experiences for our guests. Join us in leading our talented team and ensuring our restaurant continues to thrive!
We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

Please review the full job description here!
Minimum Qualifications

An associate's degree in culinary arts and at least three years' professional kitchen experience, three year's kitchen management experience, and one-year banquet and off-site catering experience are required. Golf course restaurant experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Golf course experience is preferred. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and the use of personal computers. Requires a valid Colorado driver's license.
Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

Posting date - November 6th

Deadline to apply - November 20th

Zoom Interviews - Week of Nov 30th - Dec 4th

Panel Interviews - Week of Dec 7th - 11th
Please review our benefits

PAID TIME-OFF BENEFITS:

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays each year with the addition of an 8-hour Floating Holiday (in addition to the Floating Holiday that can be earned by participating in the Wellness Program).
• General Leave: Employees receive a General Leave bank when they're hired, prorated based on their start date. General leave can be used for vacation, sick time, personal needs, caregiving, school activities, holidays not observed by the City, and other approved reasons in line with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other Paid Time Off: Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military Leave are also available to employees.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.

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