Senior Beverage Manager

Restaurant Manager – Bar Leadership Focus

The Odyssey – Granada Hills, CA

About The Odyssey

Since 1958, Specialty Restaurants Corporation (SRC) has defined extraordinary hospitality through exceptional dining, iconic locations, and genuine guest connection. Perched atop Granada Hills with sweeping views of the San Fernando Valley, The Odyssey has long been a landmark destination for celebratory dining and special events.

Following a recent multi-million-dollar remodel, The Odyssey has entered a bold new era - blending modern sophistication, a refreshed farm-to-table culinary identity, elevated beverage experiences, and the same warm hospitality our guests know and love. As we continue this transformation, we are strengthening our leadership team with individuals who are passionate about refining operations, elevating standards, and driving a culture of excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager with strong Bar Management expertise to help lead this next chapter.

Position Overview

The Restaurant Manager is a key leader responsible for supporting daily front-of-house operations with a primary focus on bar direction, team development, and operational consistency. As The Odyssey continues to evolve into a more polished, modern dining experience, this role will play a critical part in shaping bar standards, reinforcing service expectations, and driving execution that aligns with the restaurant's newly elevated identity.

The ideal candidate brings demonstrated bar leadership experience in high-volume, upscale environments and has a proven ability to:

• Build and mentor high-performing beverage and FOH teams
• Elevate consistency, execution, and hospitality through hands-on leadership
• Drive the operational discipline necessary for a remodeled, reimagined property

This is a role for a leader who thrives in an environment of refinement, evolution, and continual improvement.

Competitive Benefits:

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.
• Lifestyle Spending Account benefit, which supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, childcare, student loans & more!
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months employment
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations.
• Accrued Paid Vacation
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as a driving force behind The Odyssey's continued operational transformation and elevated guest experience.
• Support the General Manager in all aspects of front-of-house leadership and daily service execution.
• Oversee bar operations to ensure beverage quality, presentation, and service standards reflect the elevated expectations of the remodeled venue.
• Manage inventory, ordering, cost control, and vendor relationships to support accurate, efficient, and profitable bar operations.
• Train, coach, motivate, and hold bartenders and FOH teams accountable to Odyssey's elevated hospitality standards.
• Create and maintain accurate schedules that align staffing with business trends and labor targets.
• Partner with Service and Culinary leadership to ensure seamless coordination during peak periods, holidays, and special events.
• Uphold ABC compliance, health department regulations, and operational standards.
• Address guest concerns promptly, professionally, and with strong service-recovery instincts.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of future leaders.
• Ensure all operational practices align with SRC standards and the evolving identity of The Odyssey.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bar management or beverage leadership experience in an upscale or high-volume restaurant.
• Strong operational background including inventory management, ordering, scheduling, and labor oversight.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and inspire FOH teams.
• Polished communication skills and a guest-focused approach.
• Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of liquor laws, compliance requirements, and responsible alcohol service.
• Ability to interpret financials and execute cost-control measures.
• Must have flexible availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and closing shifts.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.