Tasting Room Manager

Messina Hof; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Messina Hof, a renowned winery with a dedication to quality and hospitality, seeks an assistant to the General Manager for day-to-day operations at its Grapevine location. This full-time position involves managing staff, maintaining high standards in the Wine Bar, and driving profitability through effective operational strategies.

Qualifications

• Related degree and/or 3-5 years of related experience required.
• Must have active TABC and Food Handler certifications.
• Ability to manage personnel and oversee operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in all operations and duties.
• Responsible for personnel management and training of staff.
• Develop sales and control expenses to meet profitability goals.

Skills

Management skills

Leadership skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

POS systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Grapevine - Grapevine, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Full-time

Reports To: General Manager

Work Schedule:Varies

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Messina Hof Company Overview:

Established in 1977, Messina Hof was developed from a family owned and operated vineyard and winery in Bryan, Texas. Messina Hof is dedicated to high quality world-class wine production and genuine hospitality in its winery and resort facilities located in Bryan, Fredericksburg, and Grapevine, Texas. Messina Hof has doubled in size since 2012, and its annual wine production has grown to 200,000 gallons. Messina Hof’s continued dedication to innovation, excellence, and family traditions is exemplified in its premium wines of distinction and landmark wine country destinations. It has also been continuously named the most awarded winery in Texas. Messina Hof is made up of a team of honest and passionate people of character that desire to be part of a rapidly growing company in an exciting and thriving industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will assist the General Manager in overseeing the day-to day operations of Messina Hof Grapevine. Responsible for the growth, direction, and maintenance of Messina Hof Grapevine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Assist the General Manager in all operations and duties of Messina Hof Grapevine
• Responsible for the personnel management and training, including but not limited to, interviewing potential candidates, overseeing training of new part-time associates, and management of ongoing part time associates
• Facilitate Messina Hof’s high standard of cleanliness and organization in all areas of the Wine Bar including, food areas, deck area, preparation areas and restrooms
• Develop sales, achieve sales goals and control expenses to make the Wine Bar most profitable and run within budgetary guidelines
• Responsible for inventory control and warehouse management, including but not limited to, monthly truck orders, EOM wine inventory and quarterly Gift Shop and Gourmet Food Inventory
• Conduct the shopping and oversee the preparation of all food purchased and used in the MHGV Deli Food Program.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and in budget costs on all prepared foods
• Responsible for cash handling duties including making cash transactions, verifying cash drawer, and giving change, as well as making cash deposits and preparing the weekly packet that is sent to Messina Hof Bryan
• Oversee the scheduling for all Messina Hof Grapevine staff, including shift needs from the on-call staff members
• Assist with the budgeting preparation
• Responsible for providing a weekly report to the Regional General manager
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures
• Communicate with guests, co-workers, and business associates in a courteous and professional manner. Must be people and hospitality oriented
• Engage in Wine Club and VIP customer service activities, database maintenance, and duties to enhance the retention of Wine Club and VIP memberships
• Assist the Wine Club and VIP Sales Manager in the execution of in-house Wine Club and VIP events, such as VIP Receptions and Wine Club Pick-Up Parties, to maximize attendance and sales
• Communicate and educate information that is passed from the Wine Club and VIP Sales Manager to the staff at Messina Hof Grapevine
• Perform other duties as required including assisting other departments as needed

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Related degree and/or 3-5 years related experience
• Good management and leadership skills and ability to supervise
• Ability to operate a personal computer and be familiar with a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, POS, etc. Ability to run registers, post daily sales and reconcile monies. Ability to read P&L’s and control cost centers
• Must have active TABC and Food Handler certifications at all times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.