Wine Bar Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated Wine Bar Manager to oversee our small but exciting natural wine bar and market in the heart of Essex, VT. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and showcase a broad spectrum knowledge and enthusiasm for wine, food, and hospitality. We are a friendly, inclusive environment and welcome all candidates to apply

This role does require either 5 years of finer dining experience, wine certifications, or food and beverage management (retail or restaurant).

Duties:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the bar and assist in the market.
- Hire, train, and supervise bar staff
- Maintain a high level of customer service.
- Create and maintain a welcoming and approachable atmosphere for patrons
- Handle everything from busy service rushes, customer questions, challenging customer interactions, and do all of the above in a professional manner.

- Expected to participate in all aspects of hospitality including but not limited to side work, helping do support tasks including helping with dishes and glassware, hosting, taking and seating reservations etc.

- Ordering and organizing the by the glass program, tasting with sales reps from distributors, and organizing specials poured by the glass or offered by the bottle.

-Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Oversee bar events

- Take initiative to run or lead classes and/or in store tastings.

Qualifications:

Most of all a passion and enthusiasm for friendly, approachable, knowledgeable service focused on wine and food is our most important trait for this candidate. While experience is required, these traits in addition to positively contributing to a small and close knit group of staff and guests is of the utmost importance for our small business to thrive.

- Previous experience in hospitality management, with a focus on wine (required)
- Proficiency in Resy or similar reservation systems
- Strong team management skills with the ability to lead by example
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Knowledge of inventory management practices
- Experience in shift management and scheduling

Compensation Package

- A base salary (some negotiation possible for the right candidate)

- Annual bonuses

- 10 Days of Paid Time Off

- 100% wine related education reimbursement

- $100/month credit towards wine purchases in store

This position offers an opportunity to lead an experienced team with a wealth of amazing community supporters, regulars, and folks eager to learn more about wine. If you meet the qualifications above and are passionate about delivering exceptional service in the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply for our position and join our family.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Essex Junction, VT 05452 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Essex Junction, VT 05452: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $60,000