Wine Bar Manager

Who We Are

L’Apéro is the evening extension of L’Appartement 4F—a cozy Brooklyn bakery by day and intimate French wine bar by night. Rooted in community and inspired by the warm, casual dinner parties Ashley and Gautier Coiffard once hosted in their apartment, L’Apéro brings people together over thoughtfully curated natural and biodynamic French wines, artisanal breads, cheeses, and entrees. 

We’re a tight-knit, passionate team committed to creating a welcoming, memorable experience for every guest who walks through our doors. At our core, we’re about good food, good wine, and great people.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Front of House Manager/Wine Buyer to lead the front-of-house operations at L’Apéro. You’ll be responsible for creating a seamless service experience, mentoring and managing staff, overseeing inventory and wine selections, and ensuring that every night at L’Apéro feels like a polished, but intimate dinner party in our space.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing nightly operations and managing the front-of-house team
• Leading with warmth, professionalism, and a strong presence on the floor
• Guiding guests through our wine list and offerings with knowledge and enthusiasm
• Collaborating on wine and menu development alongside our head chef
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
• Training and scheduling staff
• Handling ordering and inventory for wine and service supplies
• Working closely with ownership and the kitchen team to ensure fluid communication and a seamless experience
• Working closely with our events team to facilitate successful private dinner and cocktail events 
• Assist the owner in marketing materials such as newsletters and photos

You Are:

• A natural leader with a strong sense of hospitality and previous restaurant management experience.
• Passionate about wine, especially natural and biodynamic producers
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and confident making decisions
• Collaborative and communicative
• Detail-oriented and organized
• A people person who loves creating memorable moments for guests
• Flexible and reliable, especially on evenings and weekends
• Genuinely excited about food, wine, and connecting with others

We’re especially looking for someone who embodies the following qualities:
Collaborative, patient, people-oriented, enthusiastic, warm, professional, clean, prompt, knowledgeable, trustworthy, accommodating, flexible, communicative, positive, and committed to our shared mission.