Beverage Manager

Join the Team at Jon & Vinny’s Team as a Beverage Manager!

Who We Are
Join the team at Jon & Vinny’s , where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or eager to grow in the industry, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a restaurant that values quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Jon & Vinny’s is a fast-paced, high-volume, all-day restaurant serving several Los Angeles communities 7 days a week. Known for our welcoming vibe, delicious food, and exceptional wine and cocktail offerings, we’ve become a neighborhood favorite where guests come to celebrate everything from casual dinners to special occasions. With a bustling atmosphere, we’re dedicated to delivering the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel like a VIP.

Our concept is simple yet refined—a place for families, friends, first dates, and everything in between. We focus on creating joyful experiences with comforting food, great wine, and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and wants to be part of a dynamic, growing brand, this is the perfect place for you.

Our Core Values

Hospitality

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests.

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our restaurants clean, organized and on a path of improvement. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What You'll Do

The Beverage Manager is responsible for providing a positive guest experience for all guests, ensuring the cleanliness of the facilities, maintaining a professional, positive working environment for all employees, and the following:

• Adding positive energy to the daily operations of the restaurant.
• Assisting in the hiring process for the front of house including fielding first round interviews 
• Understand and manage costs in the restaurant, including receiving product, entering invoices, overseeing inventories and daily spending.
• Understand and manage labor, OT and break penalties. 
• Understand and assist in FOH scheduling
• Develop a good working knowledge of the financial aspects of the restaurant including the PCL, Petty Cash Sheet, Inventory documents and Inventory Reporting.
• Communicate all challenges that arise on a daily basis with appropriate supervisors and problem solve together. 
• Ensure a hospitable experience for all guests and maintain high guest satisfaction.
• Creating relationships with all guests and providing a welcoming environment through guest interactions at the front door, table-touching, in the wine shop, and via e-mail or phone correspondence.
• Coverage of customer service duties (reservationist/fusilli club/large-format orders)
• Maintain restaurant cleanliness
• Overseeing all interior weekly/quarterly cleaning projects
• Monitoring linen usage/weekly chemical usage
• Weekly maintenance on bathrooms/dumpsters/sinks
• Inventory
• Silverware, China and Glassware

Beverage Specific Responsibilities:

• Completing weekly beverage inventory
• Entering invoices into inventory and the PCL
• Working a mix of day and night shifts
• Work with helen and the wine director to curate the program
• Cultivate relationships with reps during tastings. 
• Train on ordering, organizing and unpacking wine deliveries
• Oversee shop cleanliness, restocking shelves and barista station
• Updating BTG Wines
• Keeping Toast Up to date for dine in and retail on a weekly basis
• Floor presence with a focus on wine service
• Hiring and training and scheduling the Somms & Junior Somms
• Forecasting the somm schedule in 7 shfits 30 days out
• Driving Sales, hitting dine in and retail sales goals.
• Leading staff education for FOH & Somms
• Tracking all 86’d wines and keeping the list up to date
• Manage and update the BTG forecast
• Sending out weekly updates about new wines. 
• Order all beverage related items
• Oversee coffee program and barista area
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintain an up to date Manager Servsafe certification and Anti-Harassment Certificate.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Jon & Vinny’s?

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive group that’s constantly looking to grow, innovate, and provide the best possible experience for our guests. This role is not just about managing the floor—it’s about being a part of something bigger, contributing to a brand that’s all about warmth, inclusiveness, and the joy of sharing great food and wine.

If you’re excited about becoming a part of the Jon & Vinny’s family and are ready to take on the challenge of a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and let’s create unforgettable dining experiences together.