Restaurant & Beverage Lead (Sommelier-Trained)

The Ranch Country Club; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ranch Country Club is seeking an Asst. Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant and beverage operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and consistent service quality. You will manage food expediting, inventory, and staff performance, while applying sommelier training to wine service and menu collaboration.

The role requires five years in hospitality, strong leadership and communication, and a focus on cost control and service excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in hospitality with restaurant/beverage focus.
• Hands-on food expediting experience coordinating kitchen/service during peak times.
• Sommelier training or formal wine education with knowledge of wine/service.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of service standards, operations, and guest service.
• Experience budgeting, cost control, and hitting financial targets.
• Familiarity with POS systems and management software.
• Forecasting staffing, inventory, and operational needs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant and beverage operations ensuring quality, cleanliness, and service standards.
• Oversee food expediting, coordinating kitchen and service teams and communicating allergies/dietary requests.
• Build positive guest relationships and resolve concerns promptly.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise staff; provide coaching and recognition.
• Set expectations and uphold hospitality, teamwork, and professional service.
• Apply sommelier training to wine selection, storage, and service; train staff accordingly.
• Monitor controllable costs, sales, and labor; work toward budgets.
• Forecast beverage/inventory needs; oversee purchasing and stock levels.
• Collaborate on menu offerings, pricing, and seasonal updates.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.

Skills

Restaurant operations

Team leadership

Guest service

Communication

Problem-solving

Food expediting

Wine service

Cost management

Training and coaching

Forecasting and scheduling

Education

Sommelier training

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ranch Country Club is seeking an Asst. Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant and beverage operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and consistent service quality. You will manage food expediting, inventory, and staff performance, while applying sommelier training to wine service and menu collaboration.

The role requires five years in hospitality, strong leadership and communication, and a focus on cost control and service excellence in a fast-paced environment.