Job Description

Located 20 minutes south of Saskatoon, the Dakota Dunes Hotel & Conference Centre is a tribute in design to the historic Whitecap Dakota First Nation offering world-class hospitality and an unforgettable, authentic Indigenous experience. We invite you to join our dynamic and innovative culinary team at this beautiful 4 Star property. Our award-winning Chef's are committed to serving the finest meals showcasing the amazing local and indigenous terroir. We are excited to announce the expansion of Dakota Dunes Resort with the planned opening of the new Thermal Spa in 2026.

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day outlet operations, including restaurant and banquet operations, ensuring service quality and standards meet guest expectations. Purchase beverages and supplies from company-approved vendors using approved company systems and resources. Develop beverage menus, recipes, and item pricing in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, using approved company tools and templates. Ensure all front-of-house food and beverage service areas are clean, sanitized, and maintained in accordance with company standards and local, provincial, and federal health code regulations. Hire, train, supervise, and support all food and beverage service associates. Stay current with restaurant and hospitality industry trends. Identify and implement new service techniques and presentation standards. Assist service associates with service techniques and beverage recipe development. Develop and implement departmental training programs. Contribute to the associate performance appraisal program. Complete departmental orientation for all front-of-house food and beverage associates. Identify developmental needs of associates through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management, including disciplinary action when required. Organize and execute mise en place, preparation, and service efficiently across all food and beverage outlets. Manage and resolve all front-of-house food and beverage challenges and guest concerns. Maximize the quality and value of the guest experience within established operational parameters. Ensure all required tools, equipment, and operational support are available to associates. Achieve financial objectives including budgets, revenue targets, cost controls, and capital planning initiatives. Organize workload effectively to achieve operational and financial goals. Oversee all food and beverage service for regular menus and special events within the restaurant and banquet operations. Complete daily and weekly scheduling and forecasting documents in a timely manner. Complete all required company procedures, including inventories and month-end processes. Develop menus, item pricing, and recipe costings using approved company templates. Support the promotion of food and beverage operations through participation in industry and community events and in-house public relations initiatives. Continuously improve quality and productivity through action planning and performance management, including addressing associates performing below standard. Perform other duties as required by the company.
Qualifications:

High school diploma / GED required (hospitality degree of certification preferred) 3 + years supervisory experience in a restaurant of a hotel/restaurant preferred Must possess valid SIRS certificate Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant industry trends Strong knowledge of provincial, federal and local food and beverage sanitation and licensing regulations Proven success with employee relations' skills and ability to implement and maintain standards

Employment Equity Opportunity

This position is part of a dedicated employment equity initiative. We strongly encourage candidates from Whitecap Dakota Nation and other Indigenous communities--including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit--to apply. If you wish to be considered under this initiative, please self-identify in your application.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation

At Dakota Dunes Resort, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

We acknowledge that we are on treaty land. These treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We come together today on Treaty 6 territory, which is the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Stoney Nakota, Dakota peoples. We also acknowledge the traditional homeland of the Metis and honor their contributions.

It is important that we recognize that we all have benefits and responsibilities under these agreements. We acknowledge the harms and injustices of the past and present. We dedicate our efforts to working together in a spirit of collaboration and reconciliation. We are all treaty people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Work Location: In person