Director of Hospitality

Company and Position Summary: Redwood Empire Whiskey recently acquired Savage and Cooke Distillery located in Vallejo on Mare Island. The distillery features an event and restaurant space in an ultra-hip atmosphere, and we are thrilled to establish this historic facility as our new consumer homeplace. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Director of Hospitality and Homeplace to join our dynamic team. The position reports to the Vice President of Marketing.This full-time position will oversee, and have responsibility for, all facets of hospitality including the restaurant, bar, tasting room, private events and trade events.The restaurant is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday. Once a week, food-prep is performed off-site at a commercial kitchen in Vallejo. The restaurant menu offerings are cooked in our food truck, which is located on-site at the distillery.The position is eligible for all full-time regular benefits including three weeks of PTO, 12 paid company holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, eligibility in our 401(k) plan (plus match), as well as various company perks that include product discounts and giveaways.Key ResponsibilitiesActively promote, market and sell the distillery's private event space, restaurant and tasting/tour experience.Work closely with the Vice President of Marketing on homeplace strategies as they relate to décor and design, menu selection, cocktail offerings and homeplace branding.Manage, and collaborate with, a team of two, that includes the Manager of Hospitality, and the Kitchen Supervisor.Oversee and own the guest experience.Oversee restaurant operations including working with the chef/cook on inventory, reporting, seasonal offerings, commercial kitchen needs and logistics.Oversee the bar program including inventory, reporting, vendor relationships and logistics.Oversee and own tour content and tour experience, including training employees who provide tours.Oversee and own the hospitality budget including revenue/profit expectations and expenses.Oversee all staff and schedules for hospitality operations.In partnership with human resources, oversee and own staffing needs as they relate to hospitality.Adhere to safety procedures for the assigned work area.Have knowledge of Employee Handbook policies, especially regarding California meal and break policies.Support and assist Servers and Hospitality Manager.Qualifications:Minimum 10 years of relevant tasting room/restaurant management experience, bar experience strongly preferred.Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint).Proficient in support software such as Toast and TockDesire to lead a team and be an excellent role model for hospitality staff.Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs.Versatile, flexible, and enthusiastic to work within constantly changing environment.Strong communication skills.RBS certification and/or training preferred. Current food handlers card a plus.Ability to work weekends, as determined by the needs of the business.Ability to lift 35 lbs.Walk, bend and stand, primarily on concrete flooring.

Created: 2025-02-20