Wine Director
The Post Oak, Chicago, IL, United States
Overview
Mastro’s Restaurants are renowned for delivering an upscale steakhouse experience defined by premium USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a sophisticated yet lively atmosphere. Known for exceptional service, elegant interiors, and live music in select locations, Mastro’s blends classic fine dining with a modern luxury feel.
As a Wine Director/Restaurant Manager, you will oversee the wine program while managing daily restaurant operations to ensure a seamless guest experience. This role combines expert wine selection, staff education, and cellar management with leadership, service standards, and overall operational performance.
Benefits
Extensive and well‑rounded training program
Continued career development and growth opportunities
Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k)
Paid leave
Paid time off
Monthly discretionary bonus potential
Responsibilities
Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead‑by‑example management style
Utilizes leadership skills and motivates employees to ensure cost control and labor management
Inspects establishment and observes workers and guests to ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards and liquor regulations
Ensures paperwork accuracy such as daily sales summary reports, petty cash reimbursement forms, and payroll records
Qualifications
At least 2+ years of upscale/fine dining restaurant management experience
Level 1 or Level 2 Sommelier Certification preferred
Extensive front‑of‑house knowledge; advanced knowledge of financial aspects
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic
EOE
Pay Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 / Year
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Mastro’s Restaurants are renowned for delivering an upscale steakhouse experience defined by premium USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a sophisticated yet lively atmosphere. Known for exceptional service, elegant interiors, and live music in select locations, Mastro’s blends classic fine dining with a modern luxury feel.
As a Wine Director/Restaurant Manager, you will oversee the wine program while managing daily restaurant operations to ensure a seamless guest experience. This role combines expert wine selection, staff education, and cellar management with leadership, service standards, and overall operational performance.
Benefits
Extensive and well‑rounded training program
Continued career development and growth opportunities
Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k)
Paid leave
Paid time off
Monthly discretionary bonus potential
Responsibilities
Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead‑by‑example management style
Utilizes leadership skills and motivates employees to ensure cost control and labor management
Inspects establishment and observes workers and guests to ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards and liquor regulations
Ensures paperwork accuracy such as daily sales summary reports, petty cash reimbursement forms, and payroll records
Qualifications
At least 2+ years of upscale/fine dining restaurant management experience
Level 1 or Level 2 Sommelier Certification preferred
Extensive front‑of‑house knowledge; advanced knowledge of financial aspects
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic
EOE
Pay Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 / Year
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