Wine Bar Manager — Lead Service & Team Excellence

The Little Nell; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 39,950 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off Programs

Paid Leave Programs

Employee Ski Pass

Other company perks

Job summary

The Little Nell in Aspen is seeking a Wine Bar Manager to oversee daily restaurant and bar operations, focusing on guest service, staff leadership, and service execution. The role reports to the Bar Manager and offers a seasonal full-time schedule with pay in the $29.00 to $32.00 per hour range.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, training, daily activity oversight, ensuring quality and sanitation, and handling guest concerns. Applications accepted until August 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management preferred.
• Four years' experience in food service environment required.
• Two years in a supervisory role preferred.
• CMS 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate restaurant staff to ensure exceptional guest service and efficient operations.
• Train, motivate, and provide feedback to staff to maintain high service standards.
• Oversee daily restaurant activities, including guest seating, order taking, and food delivery.
• Ensure food quality, cleanliness, and presentation meet hotel standards.
• Handle guest complaints and resolve service issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain records of employee needs and responsibilities including time off requests, schedules, tip sheets, and PAFs.
• Collaborate with the kitchen to ensure timely and accurate food preparation.
• Monitor staff performance and assist with performance evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards in the restaurant.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including restaurant setup and cleanup, cash handling and processing of guest payments accurately.
• Conduct daily pre-meal meeting and tasting with Chef and Restaurant Manager, ensuring staff knowledge of food, menus, beverage, wine and service.
• Maintain high level of guest satisfaction, make immediate corrective action when guests needs are not met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Guest service

Communication

Time management

POS systems

Problem solving

Team training

Food quality

Sanitation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Four years' experience in food service environment

Two years in a supervisory role

CMS 1 preferred

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant management software

Job description

The Little Nell in Aspen is seeking a Wine Bar Manager to oversee daily restaurant and bar operations, focusing on guest service, staff leadership, and service execution. The role reports to the Bar Manager and offers a seasonal full-time schedule with pay in the $29.00 to $32.00 per hour range.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, training, daily activity oversight, ensuring quality and sanitation, and handling guest concerns. Applications accepted until August 16, 2026.