Job Summary

As Wine Bar Director at LACMA, you will provide leadership and operational oversight for the wine bar within a highly visible, culturally significant campus. This role is centered on operational excellence, service execution, team leadership, and consistency across daily service and events. You will ensure the wine bar operates smoothly, meets service standards, and delivers a polished, welcoming guest experience aligned with the museum environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for wine bar operations, ensuring consistent service standards and guest experience
• Support and guide Wine Bar Manager and service leaders in day-to-day execution and team development
• Oversee service flow, staffing, and floor leadership across operating periods
• Partner with culinary, events, and operations leadership to support receptions, donor events, and catered functions
• Lead scheduling, labor planning, and service readiness
• Manage inventory processes, ordering procedures, storage standards, and cost awareness
• Ensure compliance with all alcohol service laws, safety standards, and sanitation requirements
• Maintain a regular on-floor presence to observe service, support teams, and resolve guest needs in real time
• Review operational performance and service feedback and lead continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Experience leading beverage or front of house operations in a wine bar, restaurant, or hospitality-focused environment
• Proven ability to manage managers and develop service leadership teams
• Strong understanding of beverage service standards and bar operations
• Experience supporting high-volume service and private events
• Solid operational and organizational skills including labor oversight and inventory processes
• Calm, guest-focused leadership style with strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with culinary, events, and operations partners
• Alcohol service certification as required by local regulations

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Legal Disclaimers

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, please review applicable local laws and regulations.

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