W. VinZant Restaurants

GM/ Wine Director

W. VinZant Restaurants Kansas City, MO

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Kristene King Thrall

Kristene King Thrall

Chief Strategy Officer | Va Bene Italian Eatery

Louie's Wine Dive is currently hiring for the GM/ wine director position. You must have a wine background & a great sense of humor. We work hard, learn everyday & drink good juice. There is no limit to how high-up you can move with us. 

Submit your resume to kkingthrall@louieswinedive.com to get in on the fun. We have 3 locations needing the position filled. No picky eaters or people with bad taste in music need apply...

Great attitude & energy (A must!)

  • Previous experience in an upscale full service restaurant as a server or bartender
  • Understanding of P&L/ Labor and COG’s
  • Up to date on best practices in the kitchen
  • Strong bartending skill preferred (You need to know when to shake & stir)
  • Must be courteous, and good natured. (Can't be uptight)
  • Desire to learn about more about wine (history, science, art, other cultures etc)
  • Empathetic, compassionate & charismatic
  • Passion for Hospitality (you gotta like people)
  • Knowledge of classic cocktails
  • Awesome sense of humor (non-negotiable)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Do you speak Chef & Guest?)
  • Develop & maintain vendor relationships (make friends with purveyors & get good deal)
  • Enjoy meeting new people (Does the phrase"never met a stranger" apply to you?)
  • Great Memory
  • Effectively interview, hire, and train employees to build our culture (Only people we want to hang out with)
  • Integrity, Trust, Respect & Accountability
  • Reliable transportation
  • Self-motivated
  • Adventurous eater
  • Understanding of social media platforms
  • Maintain Knowledge of local restaurant scene and general restaurant trends
  • (We would also prefer you to have good taste in music but that's strictly personal, not professional)
  • Minimum 2 years of full service restaurant industry experience for servers and bartenders (exceptions based on attitude & charisma and energy will be made for this requirement)

• Physical expectations include working in a standing position for long periods of time, as well as can reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds. All food handlers' & liquor permits are required. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.

Kkingthrall@louieswinedive.com


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