Restaurant Manager | Full-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Oak View Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Oak View Group is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager for Skywalker Grill, the flagship premium restaurant at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. The Restaurant Manager will partner with the General Manager to guide daily front-of-house operations and deliver a consistent guest experience in a distinctive cultural destination. This floor leader will develop the team, oversee service during busy periods, and help shape the restaurant’s service culture. Experience with beverage programs is essential. The role supports the beverage program across wine, cocktails, spirits, beer, and nonalcoholic offerings, including staff training, bar execution, ordering, inventory discipline, cost controls, and guest recommendations. The position pays an annual salary of $78,000–$80,000 and is full-time. The posting states that the position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

3–5+ years of progressive restaurant experience, including at least 2 years in a management role in an upscale, full-service restaurant.
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing a beverage program, including staff training, inventory, ordering, and beverage cost controls.
Working knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, and beer, with the ability to teach service techniques and approachable product knowledge.
Strong floor presence and the ability to manage guest expectations, service pacing, and team communication under pressure.
Experience with scheduling, labor management, POS systems, cash controls, and daily operational reporting.
Clear communication, attention to detail, and a practical, respectful approach to coaching and problem-solving.
Strong knowledge of food safety and responsible alcohol service; ability to obtain required certifications.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience in destination dining, high-volume premium restaurants, or cultural and entertainment venues.
Beverage education or wine certification.

Responsibilities

Manage daily service, opening and closing procedures, floor assignments, and communication across the restaurant.
Remain visible and engaged with guests; oversee seating flow and service pacing, and resolve guest concerns.
Coach hosts, servers, bartenders, and support staff; lead pre-shift meetings and reinforce service expectations.
Partner with culinary leadership on timing, menu knowledge, allergen communication, and coordination between the dining room and kitchen.
Support scheduling and manage shift staffing, breaks, timekeeping, and labor productivity in line with business needs.
Work with restaurant leadership to execute and refine the beverage program across wine, cocktails, spirits, beer, and nonalcoholic offerings.
Train the team on beverage knowledge, recommendations, wine service, cocktail consistency, and responsible alcohol service.
Oversee bar readiness and support beverage ordering, receiving, inventory counts, stock rotation, and par levels within approved budgets.
Track beverage sales, costs, waste, and variances; reinforce recipe standards, accurate pours, and inventory controls.
Support recruitment, onboarding, performance feedback, and staff development while building teamwork and accountability.
Maintain dining room and bar presentation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards; coordinate equipment and maintenance needs.
Review shift results, complete service recaps, and monitor cash handling, payment procedures, and approved discounts.