Closing Restaurant Manager

The role

Lead evening shifts and run the restaurant through close at The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro in Los Angeles. You will supervise staff, guest service, cash handling and end-of-night reporting, and leave the restaurant ready for the next day.

What you will do

• Run daily floor operations and check in with guests at their tables.
• Support staff during service.
• Schedule staff to match business needs, including break coverage.
• Open and close the restaurant, including cash-outs and end-of-day reports.
• Track employee hours and keep payroll records.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Train new staff and hold quarterly trainings on the menu, wine list and service standards.
• Handle onboarding, performance management and staff development.
• Plan and run events and wine tastings with the wine shop and events team.
• Solve problems quickly while following company policies and county regulations.

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience managing full-service restaurants.
• Strong knowledge of wine, spirits and cocktails.
• Familiarity with BOH standards and operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Micros/Oracle POS.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Gives clear feedback and follows up consistently.
• Builds strong working relationships with staff and colleagues at all levels.
• Adaptable, takes direction well and is comfortable with change.
• Uses good judgment in difficult situations and solves problems independently.
• Manager-level ServSafe certification and knowledge of LA County Health Department food service codes.
• Valid RBS/ABC certification.

Nice to have

• WSET, CSS or similar wine certification.
• Hospitality or management degree.
• Spanish or Italian speaking.
• Eager to learn and grow.

Before you apply

• Valid RBS/ABC certification is required.

About the company

Riboli Family Wines is a four-generation, family-owned winery rooted in California. It makes brands including Stella Rosa, Spritz Del Conte, San Simeon and San Antonio.