Assistant Hotel Manager, Lodge at Arrow Lakes Full Time

Seasonal (Seasonal)

Why join CMH?
We work hard, we play hard, and we have the best time doing it. Our mission is to guide our staff and guests through life-changing mountain experiences, and our vision is to be recognized as the world leader of guided mountain experiences – by our guests, our employees, our partners, and our communities. We’re all drawn to CMH for different reasons, but we stay for the people-both employees and guests-who are brought together by a unique shared passion for skiing, riding, the mountain world, and life in general. CMH is where mountain magic happens!

Things that are important to us:

• Safety as a cornerstone.
• Share our passion – every day.
• Always act with integrity.
• We work as a team.
• Aim for best.
• Balance our social, fiscal, and environmental responsibilities.

Things that are important to you:

• The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with staff and guests from around the world.
• Working for a company that stands behind its mission, vision, and values.
• An inclusive and rewarding company culture where employees are valued and supported.
• Explore and work at a world-class mountain destination.
• Enjoy meals created by culinary professionals that incorporate fresh, local ingredients.
• Work with hospitality professionals that take pride in providing a high-end guest experience.
• An opportunity to grow and learn in a work environment that promotes feedback and development.
• Discounts with brand partners and on CMH merchandise.
• Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-ski, as available.

CMH is honored to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Syilx, Sinixt, Carrier (Dakelh), and Stoney Nakoda Nations.

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Position Title: Assistant Hotel Manager, Lodge at Arrow Lakes

Company Name: CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

Reports To: Hotel Manager, Lodge at Arrow Lakes

Location of Work: Nakusp, British Columbia

Terms of Employment: Full-time, year-round

FLSA Status: Exempt

Number of Positions: 1

Direct Reports:
Date of Last Review: April 2025

Desired Start Date: June 1, 2025

Posting Close Date: This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The earliest posting close date would be May 13, 2025.

Position Overview

The Assistant Hotel Manager supports the Hotel Manager in the daily operations of the property.

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all departments, with a primary focus on the Food and Beverage (F&B) program, to ensure efficient operations, high profitability, and outstanding guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include supervising staff, managing department budgets, handling administrative duties, solving day-to-day operational issues, and maintaining service excellence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering memorable hospitality experiences.

Along with a year-round hotel, pub, and dining room, The Lodge at Arrow Lakes is also host to the CMH Kootenay Heli-Skiing operation during winter months. To learn more about The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, please visit the website: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver a high standard of hospitality service in F&B, retail and room programs.
• Collaborate with the Hotel manager to achieve KPIs aligned with hospitality objectives.
• Support the performance management process for staff including setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and delivering ongoing coaching and development to build a high-performing, motivated team.
• Foster clear, cooperative communication with all departments across LAAL to promote teamwork, consistency and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all hospitality related roles at the lodge to effectively support, train, and lead team members.
• Regularly assist and oversee inventory management and ordering for the Food & Beverage programs.
• Assist the Hotel Manager in creating and managing staff schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage and timely, accurate payroll processing.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and aligning actions with broader goals and detailed action plans.
• Collaborate with Hotel Manager to foster a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable work environment for all team members.
• Deputize in the absence of the Hotel Manager.
• Participate in training and actively support emergency response situations.
• Support CMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and compliance initiatives, including WorkSafe BC, WHMIS, and other relevant regulations.
• Partner with CMH leadership to help build a culture that prioritizes safety, exceptional employee and guest experiences, environmental stewardship, community responsibility, and strong financial performance.
• Champion CMH Sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, integrating these values into daily operations and team culture.
• Provide field support to guests and employees, as operational needs require.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Valid Food Safe Certificate.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 (or equivalent certification), an asset.
• Valid BC Serving It Right certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in the food & beverage industry, preferred.
• Experience with Hotel Management and Point of Sale (POS) systems, preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualities

• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, critical thinking, adaptability, and effective problem solving.
• Positive and collaborative working style with an ability to build meaningful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Is organized with clear attention-to-detail, with strategic planning skills and abilities.
• Able to communicate at a high level in a clear, effective, and timely manner.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with peers.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as an ability to learn other relevant software platforms.
• Able to prioritize tasks and responsibilities in a complex and fast-paced environment with seasonal workload fluctuations and changing priorities.
• Trustworthy, goal-oriented, respectful, and self-directed in completing the core functions of the role.
• Confidence to interact with all levels of the company in a hub-and-spoke model in which many individuals are remote.
• Confident with public speaking and the facilitation of training sessions and workshops.
• Strong sense of work ethic and accountability, with an ability to function well in a team environment and focus on team success.
• A willingness to learn and develop skills with on-the-job management training.
• A passion for providing high-end hospitality and service experiences.

Working Conditions

• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position up to 20 pounds on a occasional basis.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a regular basis.
• This position requires you to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the business.
• Employees are required to find their own way to and from the lodge or helicopter staging area, which includes travel on logging roads.
• Travel is required from time-to-time throughout the year for company meetings and workshops.
• CMH is committed to developing a rich culture, a diverse workforce, and a healthy work environment in which every employee is treated fairly and respected. Each employee will contribute to the company’s success while also having the opportunity to achieve their full potential as individuals.

Other Duties as Assigned

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of CMH, the responsibilities of this position may change, as may the details that are associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary starting between $65,000-72,000 which is based upon qualifications, experience, and skill set, as well as an annual incentive program. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health and dental benefits after 90-days.
• Group Savings Plan eligibility after the 90-days.
• Paid personal/sick and vacation days.
• CMH Ski Pass Program.
• IKON Pass Benefits.
• Pro deal affiliations with Brand Partners.
• Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-ski, as available.

CMH is an equal opportunity employer