Position & Perks

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas has an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and outgoing service leader with a passion for great food and fine wine as a Restaurant Manager. Spuntino is the ideal fusion of upscale wine bar and casual Italian eatery. With the charm of a metropolitan gathering place, the tapas style menu, and over 40 hand selected Italian wines, Spuntino allows guests to have a “one of a kind” experience each and every visit.

If you’re a “food lover” with a flair for leading a team of service professionals, dedicated to excellence and enjoy great Italian wine, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas could be the place for you.

Join our Team...

Along with an inclusive environment and great advancement opportunities, we offer a banquet of benefits that will protect your health, ensure your future and provide the tools you need to succeed at work and in life. 

• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance for you and your family
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off
• Dining Privileges and a whole lot more!

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, train, develop and retain team members to “WOW! Every Guest Every Time”.
• Engage with team members and guests to maximize the guest dining experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of all menu items-food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with an emphasis on Italian wine.
• Assist in implementing and promoting in-restaurant programs and strategies to build sales.
• Participate in restaurant sponsored community events and activities.
• Lead by example and maintain a restaurant culture that brings the company Vision and Values to life.
• Support goals and objectives of the management team.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels in accordance with sales volume and storage procedures.
• Monitor and manage costs and profitability.
• Maintain restaurant equipment and building in accordance with company guidelines for safety, organization, and sanitation.
• Provide leadership to deliver on all brand standards.
• Provide in-the-moment and regularly scheduled performance feedback to team members.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead others and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Knowledgeable of food, beverages and basic preparation methods
• Robust knowledge of different types of wines and growing regions including ability to describe taste and aroma and recommended pairings.
• Ability to sell, serve and supervise the sale of alcohol.
• 3 year’s previous full-service restaurant management experience.
• Previous experience specifically with wine sales, promotion, and/or education.
• Communicate clearly in English – both verbal and written
• Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.