Upscale Restaurant Manager - Beverage Leader

Oak View Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oak View Group’s Skywalker Grill in Los Angeles seeks a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead daily front-of-house operations, develop a strong team, and deliver attentive service during peak periods. Experience with beverage programs is essential, including wine and cocktail knowledge, inventory discipline, and staff development.

You will guide service from floor to bar, align with culinary leadership on timing and allergen knowledge, and ensure accurate pours, guest satisfaction, and operational

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive restaurant experience, including at least 2 years in a management role in an upscale, full-service restaurant.
• Experience supporting or managing a beverage program, including staff training, inventory, ordering, and beverage cost controls.
• Working knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, and beer, with the ability to teach service techniques and approachable product knowledge.
• A strong floor presence and the ability to manage guest expectations, service pacing, and team communication under pressure.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, POS systems, cash controls, and daily operational reporting.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, and a practical, respectful coaching style.
• Beverage education or wine certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor and support the people and systems behind each successful service.
• Manage daily service, opening and closing procedures, floor assignments, and communication across the restaurant.
• Stay visible and engaged with guests; oversee seating flow, service pacing, and recovery when concerns arise.
• Coach hosts, servers, bartenders, and support staff; lead pre-shift meetings and reinforce clear service expectations.
• Partner with culinary leadership on timing, menu knowledge, allergen communication, and coordination between dining room and kitchen.
• Support scheduling and manage shift staffing, breaks, timekeeping, and labor productivity in line with business needs.
• Work with restaurant leadership to execute and refine the beverage program, including wine, cocktails, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings.
• Train the team on beverage knowledge, thoughtful recommendations, wine service, cocktail consistency, and responsible alcohol service.
• Oversee bar readiness and support beverage ordering, receiving, inventory counts, stock rotation, and par levels within approved budgets.
• Track beverage sales, costs, waste, and variances; reinforce recipe standards, accurate pours, and inventory controls.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance feedback, and staff development, building a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Maintain dining room and bar presentation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards; coordinate equipment and maintenance needs.
• Review shift results, complete service recaps, and monitor cash handling, payment procedures, and approved discounts.

Skills

Leadership

Beverage program management

Staff training

Guest service

Scheduling

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Oak View Group’s Skywalker Grill in Los Angeles seeks a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead daily front-of-house operations, develop a strong team, and deliver attentive service during peak periods. Experience with beverage programs is essential, including wine and cocktail knowledge, inventory discipline, and staff development.

You will guide service from floor to bar, align with culinary leadership on timing and allergen knowledge, and ensure accurate pours, guest satisfaction, and operational