Manager-New Haven

Barcelona Wine Bar; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Reimbursement

Dining Allowance

Paid Family Leave

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Volunteer hours

Wine Education Reimbursement

Dining Discount

Referral Bonus

Promotion Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Barcelona Wine Bar in New Haven, CT seeks an experienced restaurant manager to lead daily operations, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and drive sales in a high-volume setting.

The role requires strong leadership, superior communication, and a proactive approach to managing staff, operations, and community engagement. Join a team that values quality, hospitality, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ practical restaurant experience preferred.
• BA/BS in hotel/restaurant management desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Give 110% to our guests.
• Run a successful high-volume restaurant.
• Inspire your team to uphold our standards of excellence.
• Follow policies and procedures to maximize venue potential.
• Find qualified talent for open positions and foster growth of restaurant staff.
• Develop business solutions to improve operations.
• Initiate community outreach to boost awareness, sales, and reputation.

Skills

High-volume management

Communication skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Dependable/ detail-oriented

Education

BA/BS in hotel/restaurant management

Job description

Description

Our commitment to quality is unparalleled. Bold flavors define us and fresh food enriches us.

We are leading the way in the food lifestyle category and we’re looking for smart, dedicated, and outgoing managers to grow with us as we evolve and expand.

Our guests come to know and love us for our quality food & drinks and inviting atmosphere. But they come back because of the personal relationships they build with our friendly staff—those who stop at nothing to ensure a memorable guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Give 110% to our guests
• Run a successful high-volume restaurant
• Embody our standards of excellence and inspire your team to do the same
• Follow all policies and procedures created to help you maximize your venue’s potential
• Find qualified talent for open positions and foster the growth of your restaurant employees
• Develop business solutions that make operations better (not just easier)
• Initiate community outreach to boost awareness, sales, and your restaurant’s reputation

Requirements:

• Prior high-volume management experience
• Dependable, detail-obsessed, and open to constructive feedback
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities daily
• Exceptional communication skills—written and verbal (1:1 and in a group setting)
• Desire and natural ability to engage guests—exuding an infectious, commitment to guest service each and every day

Working Conditions

• Hours may vary if manager must fill in for his/her colleagues or if emergencies arise
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion
• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment
• Operate phones, computers, copiers, and other office equipment

Education/Experience:

• 2-3 years’ of practical restaurant experience preferred
• BA/BS degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable

Management Benefits

• Paid Time Off
  • 1-2 yrs = 10 days | 2-5 yrs = 15 days | 5+ yrs = 20 days
• Student Loan Reimbursement (Up to $300 a month)
  • 1 yr = $100 mo | 2 yrs = $200 mo | 3+ yrs = $300 mo
• Quarterly Dining Allowance
  • GM / EC = $300 qtr | Manager/ Sous = $200 qtr
  • It’s important to know our local restaurants, get inspired by great dining experiences, and get to know our local industry community.
• Paid Family Leave
  • Maternity = 6 weeks / non-birthing parent = 3 weeks *available after 6 months of service
• Weekly pay schedules
• Flexible schedule options
• Paid Volunteerism
  • 32 hrs/yr
  • In addition to PTO, all employees earn paid hours for volunteering to support our local communities.
• Wine Education Reimbursement
  • 100% reimbursement
• 50% Employee Dining Discount
• Daily Family Meal
• Referral Bonus Program
  • Recruit a GM or EC = $2000 | Manager or Sous = $1000 | Server, Bartender, or Cook = $500 | Support Staff = $250 *exclusions apply
• Promotion Opportunity –Management career advancements.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Behavioral Health and Wellness Services
  • Via our partnership with Lift Wellness Group, our employees and their loved ones gain immediate access to mental and behavioral health resources from licensed care professionals at an affordable price point.
• Major Medical and Supplemental Coverage
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD Coverage, Accident and Life Insurance