Restaurant General Manager/ Sommeliar Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dynamic Restaurant General Manager to lead our upscale casual dining restaurant. The ideal candidate is a hospitality-driven leader with a strong background in restaurant operations, team development, and guest experience. This individual should be highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be committed to delivering exceptional service while building a positive and accountable culture.
A strong appreciation for food, wine, and beverage programs is essential. Sommelier training or extensive wine knowledge is highly desirable, with the ability to help curate a thoughtful, wine-centric beverage program, create memorable wine pairings, and collaborate on innovative seasonal cocktail offerings that complement our cuisine.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and profitable service.
- Lead, mentor, and develop front-of-house managers and team members while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences by maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and service.
- Manage labor, scheduling, and operational costs while maximizing productivity.
- Implement inventory control systems to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Develop strong relationships with vendors and oversee purchasing for food, wine, spirits, and restaurant supplies.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards.
- Assist in developing a curated wine program featuring thoughtful pairings and seasonal selections.
- Work with the culinary and bar teams to create an exciting wine-focused dining experience and elevated craft cocktail menu.
- Monitor financial performance, including sales, labor, food cost, beverage cost, and operating expenses.
- Prepare regular reports on restaurant performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Develop marketing initiatives, special events, wine dinners, and promotional programs to increase guest engagement and drive revenue.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of successful restaurant management experience in upscale casual or fine dining.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional customer service and hospitality mindset.
- Strong understanding of restaurant financials, inventory management, and cost controls.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a high-volume environment.
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, kitchen workflows, and service standards.
- Wine knowledge is highly preferred; WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent sommelier experience is a significant plus.
- Experience developing or managing wine lists and beverage programs is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of craft cocktails, spirits, and beverage trends is a plus.
- Previous luxury hotel or boutique hospitality experience is advantageous but not required.
If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, exceptional food, outstanding wine, and creating unforgettable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
