Restaurant & Beverage Leader (Sommelier-Trained)

The Ranch Country Club; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ranch Country Club in Westminster, CO seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant and beverage operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences and building a strong team.

This hands-on leadership role requires excellent communication, food expediting experience, sommelier training, budget awareness, and a commitment to hospitality, training, recognition, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in hospitality with emphasis on restaurant and beverage operations.
• Hands-on food expediting experience, including ticket flow and kitchen/service coordination.
• Sommelier training or formal wine education, with knowledge of wine pairings and service.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant service standards and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant and beverage service, ensuring quality, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Oversee food expediting and kitchen-service communication, with allergy/dietary considerations.
• Build guest relationships, anticipate needs, and resolve concerns.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise staff; provide coaching and recognition.
• Establish service standards and accountability across the team.
• Apply sommelier training to support wine selection and pairings; train staff accordingly.
• Manage controllable costs, monitor sales/labor, and meet budgets.
• Forecast beverage and operating supply needs; oversee purchasing and inventory.
• Collaborate with culinary team on menu offerings, pricing, and seasonal updates.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Coordinate events, promotions, and revenue-generating activities.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Guest service

Food expediting

Sommelier training

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant management software

Job description

The Ranch Country Club in Westminster, CO seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant and beverage operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences and building a strong team.

This hands-on leadership role requires excellent communication, food expediting experience, sommelier training, budget awareness, and a commitment to hospitality, training, recognition, and accountability.