The Assistant Wine Director will support the wine programs for estela, Altro Paradiso and Lodi. Working in support of the Wine Director and the restaurant leadership teams, this role is responsible for maintaining our high standards of quality and guest satisfaction. In addition, the Assistant Beverage Manager will maintain excellent relationships with employees, guests and clients as well as other departments within the operation. 

This role will participate in daily service and is responsible for advising guests on wine selections according to menu, personal preferences and budget to enhance the guests’ overall experience. This role is critical towards motivating and mentoring staff’s wine and beverage knowledge and commit themselves to fostering an environment of excellence in food, wine and service.

Your Responsibilities: 

• Embody the standards of the Restaurant Brand by displaying professionalism in all forms of communication. Demonstrate the ability to lead and build capable teams and be a steward of our culture.
• Work to ensure continuous development in quality of guest experience, service, operational efficiency, employee retention and satisfaction. Ensure effective leadership and communication throughout the property.
• Work as a member of the management teams to achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.
• Manage and develop direct reports towards individual growth and quality standards of excellence through mentorship, training, and leading by example.
• Ensure consistent, thorough, and timely communication to subordinates, peers, managers, guests and vendors.
• Assist in development of budgetary goals and achieving to grow the business.
• Play an active and visible part of daily service; Interact with guest frequently to ensure satisfaction of their dining experience, and to build relationships to develop return clientele
• Responsible for comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menus, including ingredients and preparation, and can accurately describe dishes to guest.
• Develop and oversee the beverage educational program for the staff with the intention to continually advance their beverage knowledge, selling techniques, and service standards.
• Works in collaboration with the Culinary Team to create food and wine pairings
• Ensure team members are trained on legal alcoholic beverage service and safety techniques and understand health standards.
• Conduct inventories on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in accordance to restaurant policies and prepare and maintain all relevant financial and inventory reports; review and analyze sales to ensure stock rotation and that profitability remains within targets
• Meet with vendors to discuss beverage program needs, make selections and negotiate purchasing
• Retain product and industry knowledge in relation to current trends, local producers and special events, as it pertains to the market.
• Ensure all equipment, cellars and storage areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition through inspections and in accordance with the restaurant’s preventive maintenance programs.
• Responsible for ensuring all wine and beverage ordered is entered in Point of Sales for guest check.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest experience is never compromised as a result of operational challenges; including, but not limited to, order taking, wine service, and other general duties.
• Responsible for maintaining a Safe & Comfortable work environment for all team members. Ensure all health and safety protocols are implemented and maintained. Guarantee any heath procedures are executed daily.

NOTE: JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.

The job description isn’t meant to be complete list of your qualifications or all the things you’ll do.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mattos Hospitality LLC –is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Invest Hospitality, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCRETION

Employee must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Mattos Hospitality, LLC.   Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Mattos Hospitality, LLC.