Key Hourly Manager

Lescombes Family Vineyards; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Teladoc

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Aflac supplemental options

Job summary

Lescombes Family Vineyards is seeking a Key Hourly Manager for our D.H. Lescombes Winery and Bistro in Albuquerque, NM. The role supports guest service excellence, staff development, and seamless coordination with kitchen and bar teams to deliver a superior dining experience.

The ideal candidate will manage weekdays and weekends with flexible hours, earning tipped minimum wage plus tips when not managing. Part-time benefits include employee discounts, Teladoc, and 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• Must have management experience in a hospitality setting.
• Ability to lead guest service, coach staff, and schedule effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead guest service with hospitality and professionalism.
• Train and coach servers; assist with scheduling and day-to-day service needs.
• Coordinate service with kitchen and bar to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain knowledge of menu, allergens, and responsible alcohol service.
• Support operations including payments, cash handling, and inventory checks.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Staff training

Scheduling

Job description

Come be part of a unique opportunity as a Key Hourly Manager at our D.H. Lescombes Winery and Bistro in Albuquerque, NM - Rio Grande location.

Lescombes Family Vineyards is the premier vineyard and winery in the state of New Mexico. Since 1981, we have been leading the industry with an array of wines to include traditional, hand-crafted releases and highly acclaimed, award-winning favorites. Our current locations consist of our bistro locations: Albuquerque Cottonwood, Albuquerque Old Town, Alamogordo, and Las Cruces; Hervé Wine Bar in Santa Fe; and a tasting room adjacent to the winery in Deming. Our family-owned vineyard thrives just east of Lordsburg and consists of a 240-acre property. Our mission is to passionately craft quality wine and food to be enjoyed with friends and family. You can read more about the Lescombes family and their offerings at lescombeswinery.com.

We are looking for an outgoing, customer service-driven individual with management experience.

The ideal candidate will be able to have a flexible work schedule and be available to work weekdays and weekends. The Key Hourly Manager will have serving hours paid at tipped minimum wage + tips when not managing.

Benefits for part-time employees: Generous employee discount. The opportunity to enroll in Teladoc, a virtual health program. The opportunity to participate in our 401K plan immediately after hire with a 4% company match with immediate vesting.

Benefits for full-time employees - All of the above + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance if selected. Aflac supplemental insurance options.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Guest Service: Provide exceptional hospitality, lead by example, and address guest questions or concerns professionally and promptly.
• Support & Develop the Team: Train, coach, and support servers while helping with scheduling, section assignments, and daytoday service needs.
• Coordinate Service: Work closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure orders are accurate, timely, and meet guest expectations.
• Maintain Service Standards: Stay knowledgeable about the menu, specials, allergens, and responsible alcohol service while maintaining a clean, organized dining area.
• Assist with Operations: Support payment and cash handling, inventory checks, closing procedures, staff feedback, and other operational needs as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to stand for a long period
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone

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