Restaurant Manager & Certified Sommelier

Restaurant Manager & Certified Sommelier Concord Hospitality Enterprises - 3.3 Lyndhurst, NJ Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Food production Financial planning Pricing Budget management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Wine knowledge Identifying new business opportunities Managing hospitality teams Mid-level Cost control Performance management Team development Budget planning Certified Sommelier Plating Mentoring Organizational skills Financial management Leadership Procurement management Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Marketing Overseeing training Food service management Staff development Hospitality management Full Job Description Concord Hospitality is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager & Certified Sommelier to lead our food and beverage team, delivering exceptional guest experiences while meeting operational and financial goals. This role ensures quality, consistency, and service excellence in all areas of the restaurant. As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to: Inspire greatness in your team. Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential. Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all. Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism. Care for your team and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver friendly, professional service and maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction Ensure meals are served promptly, with proper portioning, plating, and temperature Train, mentor, and develop staff in service sequence, product knowledge, and performance expectations Lead daily service briefings and ongoing staff development programs Monitor daily restaurant performance and provide coaching, feedback, and evaluations Collaborate with the Chef on food production, quality, and presentation Oversee selection, pricing, and procurement of beverages, including wine and liquor Assist in financial planning, budgeting, and achieving restaurant sales and cost goals Execute marketing initiatives, enhance guest experience, and identify revenue opportunities Maintain labor management and cost controls in line with financial objectives

Requirements:

Experience in restaurant management, hospitality, or food and beverage operations Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Commitment to guest satisfaction and team development Benefits Competitive wages Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and short/long-term disability options 401(k) with company match Tuition assistance Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels Training, development, and career advancement opportunities Why Join Concord? At Concord Hospitality, we invest in our associates through training and development at all levels. Our "Associate First" culture supports growth, balance, and diversity. Built on five cornerstones— Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! —our associates proudly cheer: "We Are Concord!" We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to be a Great Place to Work for All.