Beverage Manager at Osteria Mozza DC
Job Description
James Beard Award-winning culinary legends, Nancy Silverton and Stephen Starr, have joined forces to bring LA’s beloved Osteria Mozza to an iconic corner of Georgetown in Washington, DC. Mozza embodies an energy and passion for dining that is the perfect match for the District’s vibrant food scene.
If you adore restaurants, you should join us. If hospitality makes you tick, we want to meet you. And if you just love the smells, sounds, and flavors of an Italian-inspired kitchen (and beverage program!), then you belong here.
Osteria Mozza is presently conducting a search for a wine-focused Beverage Manager to join our dynamic management team. This individual will work alongside our bar-focused Beverage Manager while also being responsible for category management of the wine program.
This position offers a comprehensive package including:
- A competitive base salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Referral bonus programs
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage
- Dining discounts at over 25 affiliated STARR Restaurants
- and more!
Desired Qualifications:
- Restaurant FOH Managerial experience
- Beverage Management experience with a strong focus on complex and dynamic programs, Italian wine experience, a plus!
- Experience in control of beverage costs and expenses, maintaining the cellar and the wine collection, management of purchases, and maintaining relationships with purveyors and suppliers.
- Must have exceptional skills in guest services as well as staff leadership
- High functioning multitasking ability and organizational skills
- Must have an exceptional knowledge of Italian wine
- High level of expertise in all facets of wine knowledge and wine service
- Operational skills in Excel, Word, & CTUIT, as well as accounting and cost-management
- High functioning command of the English language, as well as basic knowledge of relevant languages in the field of wine.
Osteria Mozza DC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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