Wine and Restaurant Manager

At Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, we live, breathe, and dream steak & wine. Our values form the foundation for everything we do in every restaurant, guiding how we lead and operate. We foster a passionate team culture where everyone is supported, encouraged, engaged, and celebrated. Our first-in-class training programs create a positive environment to learn, grow, and advance.

About the role

As a successful Wine and Restaurant Manager, you will be the key to fulfilling our promise to make every guest visit a memorable celebration of food, wine, and personalized service. You’ll ensure Fleming’s is an employer of choice in your community by creating a work environment where we welcome and respect who you are. You’ll leave work every day knowing your positive contributions are appreciated.

The manager will oversee, manage, and direct the wine and beverage program to ensure they attain or exceed established quality standards, productivity goals, budget and unit cost objectives, new product development support, and implementation timelines. You will be responsible for rolling out new company wine and beverage initiatives while ensuring inventories are managed and maximum wine quality standards are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality employee standards by maintaining a fully staffed restaurant department, fostering an inclusive environment, developing associates, and holding the team accountable in a constructive and supportive way.
• Implement effective security protocols to ensure the ongoing safety of both employees and guests.
• Create memorable experiences for guests and authentically connect with them while participating in community outreach activities and events.
• Serve as the subject matter expert of wine and beverages for guests.
• Drive restaurant results through management of the beverage department’s P&L, developing initiatives to build sales, increase profitability, grow guest count, and foster learning of wines and beverages through extensive training programs.
• Ensure all menu items are made according to recipe and presentation meets high standards.
• Enforce safety and sanitation practices, maintaining immaculate facilities.
• Live our Principles & Beliefs, fostering a passionate culture within your restaurant and being a role model for fun and balance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of previous polished casual or fine dining experience.
• Minimum of 3 years prior salaried management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of managing a wine and beverage program in a high-volume environment.
• Strong wine and beverage training experience.
• Level I sommelier certification (preferred).
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic computer proficiency (preferred).

Benefits

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at bloominbrandsbenefits.com.