Restaurant Manager - Lead Team & Guest Experience

Postino Winecafe; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with company contribution

Vision and Dental Insurance

Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Meal Discounts and Perks

401K with company match

Teledoc Services

Job summary

Postino Winecafe is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Westminster, CO to lead a team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will direct staff, manage costs, and deliver positive, memorable experiences while optimizing resources to meet or exceed sales and profit targets.

The role emphasizes authentic hospitality, teamwork, and leadership across front-of-house operations, with responsibilities including menu execution, budget reporting, vendor coordination, and staff development.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant Manager experience or 3-5 years of a lead or supervisory role in a restaurant.
• Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• Servsafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required

Responsibilities

• Manage beverage ordering, pars, promotions, and cost control (COGs).
• Conduct Bar Walks to audit wash lines, builds, and jigger use.
• Maintain FOH inventory accuracy and support beverage P&L management.
• Perform regular Facilities Walks and audits to uphold cleanliness, maintenance, and decor standards.
• Oversee maintenance requests, invoicing, and vendor management through Service Channel.
• Manage vendors for cleaning, linens, pest control, plants, and seasonal needs (heaters, mats, irrigation).
• Maintain all furniture, equipment, umbrellas, heaters, lighting, and music systems.
• Oversee store lighting, music ambiance, and ensure seasonal equipment is in place and functional.
• Lead first aid and safety equipment checks; participate in Safety Committee.
• Ensure execution and upkeep of menus, table talkers, and promotional marketing materials.
• Maintain backstock and condition of glassware, smallwares, and printed materials.
• Manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) budgets.
• Provide updates and reporting on budget spend, project status, and area of responsibility at manager meetings.
• Support hiring, scheduling, and development of service assistant and host teams.
• Coach and train team members to uphold standards in lighting, music levels, and guest environment even in leadership’s absence.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Leadership

Guest service

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business

Tools

Servsafe Certification

Responsible Alcohol Service Certification

Job description

Postino Winecafe is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Westminster, CO to lead a team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will direct staff, manage costs, and deliver positive, memorable experiences while optimizing resources to meet or exceed sales and profit targets.

The role emphasizes authentic hospitality, teamwork, and leadership across front-of-house operations, with responsibilities including menu execution, budget reporting, vendor coordination, and staff development.