Restaurant Manager

Orlando, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive base salary

health benefits

medical insurance plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

voluntary life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

Personal time off

Dining Discounts

Complimentary meal on shift

Complimentary uniforms

Job Description

Vines Grille and Wine Bar is a distinguished full-service restaurant known for its dedication to providing legendary hospitality and high-quality culinary experiences. Emphasizing a vision to "fashion enduring connections," Vines embodies core values referred to as the "4 P's," which guide every aspect of its operations. The restaurant prides itself on a scratch kitchen offering top-tier food quality, complemented by vibrant live entertainment and well-organized private dining services. Vines creates an inviting atmosphere not only through exceptional food and beverage offerings but also by fostering a warm and memorable guest experience.

The Restaurant Manager role at Vines Grille and Wine Bar is integral to maintaining and enhancing the establishment's reputation for excellence. This position involves comprehensive management responsibilities covering the full-service dining room, bar, lounge, host stand, live entertainment, and private dining segments. The manager is tasked with leading, coaching, and inspiring a capable front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service aligned with the restaurant's mission and standards.

The manager ensures efficient daily operations by overseeing service quality, managing team schedules, monitoring inventory and labor costs, and enforcing policies and procedures. The role demands strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, requiring excellent organizational and communication skills to support and motivate staff effectively. It also includes a commitment to safety, sanitation, and compliance with employment laws.

Candidates for this position should be passionate about hospitality, possess a deep appreciation of culinary arts, craft cocktails, and wine, and demonstrate a drive to cultivate talent and teamwork. The role suits individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and aspire to contribute to a premier dining experience. Working at Vines involves flexible scheduling, including opening, mid, and closing shifts. This full-time position offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits designed to support employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace.

Job Requirements

Must represent Vines mission, vision and values
Must be at least 18 years old
Minimum of 3 years managing a high-volume or upscale restaurant
Experience leading a team of 30 to 50 employees
Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules including weekends and holidays
Excellent communication skills
Strong leadership abilities
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Capable of working 50-55 hours per week
Comfortable working in conditions involving wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise

Job Qualifications

Must represent Vines mission, vision and values
Must be at least 18 years old
Loves people, hospitality and guest service
Has a passion for culinary, craft cocktails, wine and a dedication to quality
A minimum of 3-years’ experience managing high-volume and/or upscale restaurant environment, preferred
Experience leading a team of 30 to 50 people
Upscale or fine dining environment and/or business management degree is preferred
A passion for cooking, teaching and developing talent
Hard-working and a team player
Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays
Ability to communicate clearly with managers and team members

Job Duties

Oversees daily operations and ensures outstanding services within our dining room, bar, lounge and host stand areas
Leads the restaurant team to execute Vines policies and procedures
Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, coaches and inspires all front of house team members
Orchestrates and schedules restaurant team members as needed throughout all shifts
Coaches a team-based service approach throughout the restaurant
Organizes and maintains timely paperwork for all hired employees and applicants in accordance to employment laws
Trains front of house team members to increase knowledge about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles