Restaurant Manager & Certified Sommelier

Position Title: Restaurant Manager & Certified Sommelier 

Pay G12 

Reports To: General Manager

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

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Job Summary

As a Restaurant Manager & Certified Sommelier, you'll have the unique opportunity to craft unforgettable dining experiences in one of the most breathtaking and iconic settings. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about fine dining, service excellence, and team leadership.

In this position, you'll be responsible for ensuring seamless service, upholding the highest standards, and leading all aspects of the front-of-house (FOH) team. From inspiring and guiding your staff to curating memorable guest experiences, you'll be at the heart of delivering extraordinary dining moments.

Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, and inspire a premier FOH team to deliver fine dining at its best.
• Assist in overseeing scheduling, payroll, and administrative duties while keeping costs and inventory in check.
• Lead meetings & trainings to keep the team aligned and prepared for exceptional service.
• Assist in handling the reservation systems and daily seating arrangements to meet business demands.
• Ensure sparkling cleanliness, impeccable service, and a welcoming atmosphere in the dining room and cleanliness of wine/liquor storerooms, hallways that store items related to your areas of focus
• Handle guest concerns with professionalism and poise, turning challenges into positive experiences.
• Assist in managing inventory controls
• Managing staff and manager responsibilities for closing shifts
• Wine book management and production

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of upscale dining experience, with at least one year in a leadership role.
• Level 1 Sommelier or similar wine training preferred
• Expertise in current food and industry trends, and fine dining service techniques.
• A talent for training, coaching, and developing your team to excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to stay calm under pressure, and a passion for delivering guest satisfaction.
• Proficiency in POS systems, Microsoft Office, and reservation platforms.

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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 Ordi