Wine and Restaurant Manager

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 68,640 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in the United States seeks a Wine & Beverage Manager to lead the wine program and guest experiences. You will oversee a fully staffed restaurant department, drive profitability, and roll out wine initiatives while maintaining the brand’s standards.

The role requires 3+ years in polished casual or fine dining, 2+ years managing a wine/beverage program, and a passion for training staff. Flexible schedule and U.S. work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of previous polished casual or fine dining experience.
• Minimum of 3 years prior salaried management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of managing a wine and beverage program in high volume environment.
• Strong wine and beverage training experience.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Driving our high-quality employee standards by maintaining a fully staffed restaurant department, fostering an inclusive environment, developing your department Associates, and holding the team accountable in a constructive and supportive way.
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Being the restaurant of choice by creating memorable experiences for our Guests and authentically connecting to our guests and participating in community outreach activities and events. Being the subject matter expert of wine and beverages for our guests.
• Driving restaurant results through management of the beverage departments’ P&L, developing initiatives to build sales, increase profitability, growing the guest count of your restaurant and foster learning of wines and beverages with the associates through extensive training programs.
• Taking pride in presenting quality food and drink by ensuring that all menu items are made according to recipe and the presentation is at our high standards.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation practices by showcasing a passion for excellence and maintaining immaculate facilities.
• Living our Principles & Beliefs that people are inherently good and seek a sense of belonging and significance. Be a role model and foster a passionate culture within your restaurant of having fun! We strive to support our People in living full, balanced lives.

Education

Level I sommelier (preferred)

Job description

At Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, we Live, Breathe and Dream Steak & Wine!

The soul of our brand is rooted in our Principles & Beliefs. Our values form the foundation for everything we do in every restaurant. They serve to guide how we lead and operate!

Fleming's is rooted in our principles and beliefs. We foster a passionate team culture where everyone is supported, encouraged, engaged and celebrated. Our first in class training programs enable our restaurants to have a positive environment to learn, grow and advance.

As a successful Wine and Restaurant Manager, you will be the key to fulfilling our promise to make every guest visit a memorable celebration of food, wine, and personalized service. Ensuring that Fleming’s is an employer of choice in your community by creating a work environment where we welcome and respect who you are! You’ll leave work every day knowing your positive contributions are appreciated.

In addition, the manager will oversee, manage, and direct wine and the beverage program to ensure they attain or exceed established quality standards, productivity goals, budget and unit cost objectives, new product development support, and implementation timelines. The manager will be responsible for rolling out new company wine and beverage initiatives, while ensuring inventories are managed and maximum wine quality standards are achieved.

Specific Responsibilities of a Manager

• Driving our high-quality employee standards by maintaining a fully staffed restaurant department, fostering an inclusive environment, developing your department Associates, and holding the team accountable in a constructive and supportive way.
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Being the restaurant of choice by creating memorable experiences for our Guests and authentically connecting to our guests and participating in community outreach activities and events. Being the subject matter expert of wine and beverages for our guests.
• Driving restaurant results through management of the beverage departments’ P&L, developing initiatives to build sales, increase profitability, growing the guest count of your restaurant and foster learning of wines and beverages with the associates through extensive training programs.
• Taking pride in presenting quality food and drink by ensuring that all menu items are made according to recipe and the presentation is at our high standards.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation practices by showcasing a passion for excellence and maintaining immaculate facilities.
• Living our Principles & Beliefs that people are inherently good and seek a sense of belonging and significance. Be a role model and foster a passionate culture within your restaurant of having fun! We strive to support our People in living full, balanced lives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of previous polished casual or fine dining experience
• Minimum of 3 years prior salaried management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of managing a wine and beverage program in high volume environment
• Strong wine and beverage training experience
• Level I sommelier (preferred)
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Basic computer proficiency preferred

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

Compensation Range: $68,640 - $90,000 Varies by Location with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors

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