Now Hiring: Wine Manager — Lead a World-Class Wine Program

Seeking a passionate and dynamic Wine Manager to join our growing team at one of the nation's most exciting hospitality brands. If you are a hospitality professional with deep wine expertise, leadership skills, and a love for delivering exceptional guest experiences, this is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking restaurant group with a serious commitment to excellence in food, beverage, and service.

About the Role:

The Wine Manager will be the operational and cultural leader of our acclaimed wine program. You will manage a high-performing sommelier team, curate and develop a best-in-class wine list, oversee day-to-day beverage operations, maintain the highest standards of service, and ensure seamless integration between front-of-house and culinary operations.

This role requires a strong leader with extensive wine knowledge, service excellence, operational acumen, and a passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Hospitality Leadership

• Foster a culture of outstanding hospitality and service excellence across the FOH team.
• Personally oversee VIP guest experiences, build strong guest relationships, and address feedback promptly and professionally.
• Act as a key liaison between the service and culinary teams to ensure seamless operations.

Wine Program Development

• Maintain a comprehensive, organized, and dynamic wine list aligned with the restaurant’s identity.
• Oversee all aspects of wine purchasing, inventory management, and COGS reporting.
• Expand or contract wine offerings as needed to maximize revenue and enhance the guest experience.
• Collaborate with the Director of Beverage to create and execute wine programs, promotions, and special events.
• Ensure wine service and storage standards are consistently met.
• Lead ongoing wine education and training programs for the service team.

Operations & Administration

• Manage daily restaurant administrative tasks including payroll, service planning, POS updates, and compliance.
• Conduct regular Department of Health walk-throughs, ensuring full compliance with health and safety standards.
• Ensure all recipes, service standards, and operational procedures are consistently upheld.

Team Management

• Hire, train, coach, and inspire the sommelier and FOH hourly team members.
• Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and foster a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Develop sommelier schedules and ensure effective labor cost management.
• Lead by example on the floor and in every guest interaction.

Financial Management

• Develop sales and profit plans aligned with budgetary goals.
• Manage wine program profitability by growing sales, controlling costs, and adhering to financial reporting practices.
• Handle General Ledger management for wine-related financials.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience managing a wine program at a high-end restaurant or hospitality group.
• Certification such as WSET Level 3, CMS Certified Sommelier, or higher preferred.
• Exceptional wine knowledge, passion for hospitality, and a dedication to service excellence.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in POS systems, inventory management, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol and able to obtain responsible service certification if not already held.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per day).
• Ability to maneuver stairs and perform duties in fluctuating temperatures.
• Occasionally travel to visit vendors or attend company-related events.

Why Join?

• Be a part of a passionate, award-winning team pushing boundaries in food, beverage, and service.
• Lead one of the most dynamic wine programs in the industry with creative freedom and strong leadership support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• A vibrant, guest-focused, and team-oriented work culture.