Led by James Beard Award-winning chef Matt Molina, HiPPO serves California-influenced Italian food in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Partners April Langford, Joe Capella, and Randy Clement assist with a beverage program that serves natural & organic wines, carefully crafted & seasonal cocktails, spirits sourced from some of the world's greatest distilleries, and a beer program that supports breweries within the community. HiPPO's core values reflect a commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as a passion for hospitality and collaboration.
HiPPO has won awards and received recognition in many publications and media channels including multiple years in The Los Angeles Times 101 as well as the Michelin Guide. HiPPO has been a neighborhood and industry fixture since its inception.
HiPPO's manager should have the following core attributes
- positive attitude with the ability to lead and inspire in a fast-paced environment
- passion for the known and unknown
- ability to think creatively and critically
- at least three years managerial experience in a high-volume restaurant / bar
Manager responsibilities include
- managing and supporting all hourly employees and other managers
- building relationships with guests, employees, and vendors
- Excellent comprehension for guest experience, expediting food, reading floor plans, scheduling staff and holding weekly meetings.
- assisting in hiring and training of staff
- scheduling
- Oversee wine receiving and inventory maintenance to ensure needed products are available
- ensuring that labor and costs of goods sold benchmarks are achieved
- ensuring HiPPO is in compliance with health code and labor laws at all times
- working with the accounting team to process weekly invoices
