Position Title: Wine Bar Manager
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
Other Forms of Compensation:
Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work,
As Wine Bar Manager at LACMA, you will be responsible for the day to day operation and service execution of a high profile wine bar within one of the country’s most recognized cultural institutions. This role is focused on operational leadership, guest experience, and team execution. You will ensure service runs smoothly, standards are upheld, and guests receive a consistently welcoming and polished experience, while partnering closely with culinary, events, and operations leadership across the campus.
This is a hands on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, supporting the team during service, and ensuring systems, staffing, and service flow are working seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee day to day wine bar operations including service flow, staffing, and guest experience
• Lead and support front of house teams during service with a strong on floor presence
• Execute established beverage menus and service standards with consistency and accuracy
• Partner with culinary, events, and operations teams to support catered events, receptions, and donor functions
• Manage inventory, ordering, storage, and cost controls for wine, beer, spirits, and bar supplies
• Train, coach, and develop service staff on service standards, product knowledge, and responsible alcohol service
• Ensure compliance with all service, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations
• Monitor sales performance, labor, and operational needs to support efficiency and guest satisfaction
• Address guest feedback in real time and support a welcoming, professional environment
Qualifications
• Experience managing day to day operations in a wine bar, restaurant bar, or hospitality beverage environment
• Strong working knowledge of wine and beverage service standards
• Proven ability to lead and support service teams in active service environments
• Experience supporting private events or high volume service
• Solid understanding of inventory management and basic cost controls
• Guest focused, organized, and calm under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with culinary, events, and operations partners
• Alcohol service certification as required by local regulations
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1499639
Restaurant Associates
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