Manager – Cattlemen’s Steakhouse

"Immediately Hiring. Join Writer/Director and Texas Rancher Taylor Sheridan's newly renovated Cattlemen's Steakhouse in the historic Ft. Worth Stockyards. This is an opportunity to be part of a multi-million dollar renovation focused on hospitality excellence, authenticity and Texas tradition. Interviews are now underway for many positions in the Restaurant, Outdoor Patio and the Private Club".

Manager – Cattlemen’s Steakhouse & Cattlemen’s Club

The Manager is a highly visible, floor-oriented leadership position responsible for supporting the Beverage Manager in the execution and daily operations of all beverage programs, including wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings for Cattlemen’s Steakhouse and Cattlemen’s Club. This role is actively engaged in service, leading beverage operations on the floor during assigned shifts while ensuring exceptional execution, hospitality, and guest satisfaction.

This position plays a critical role in driving service standards during live service, supporting front-of-house teams, and maintaining consistent execution of corporate beverage programs. Responsibilities include assisting with ordering and receiving, maintaining inventory controls, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing real-time leadership and problem-solving during service, including opening and closing shifts.

The Manager is expected to work alongside service staff on the floor, supporting beverage service, engaging with guests and members, and reinforcing service expectations through example. This role requires the ability to manage high-volume, high-touch service environments while maintaining composure, professionalism, and attention to detail.

The level of service must be consistent with established location-specific standards as described in the Employee Handbooks. The Manager must confidently provide guests and members with accurate information regarding beverage offerings, menus, and restaurant operations. Essential hospitality standards must be demonstrated at all times, including enthusiastically recognizing guests, maintaining eye contact, smiling, speaking first, and engaging in polished, professional conversation.

This position requires flexibility and availability to actively work floor shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and closing shifts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while remaining present and engaged on the floor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Beverage Manager in executing all corporate beverage programs and standards
• Lead and actively work scheduled floor shifts, including closing shifts, providing hands-on leadership during service
• Serve as a floor presence for beverage execution, supporting servers, bartenders, and service leadership in real time
• Ensure beverage service, quality, timing, and presentation meet Cattlemen’s and AAA standards
• Assist with ordering, receiving, storage, rotation, and organization of all beverage products
• Maintain inventory accuracy, par levels, and cost controls
• Verify invoice accuracy and assist with beverage reporting and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, TABC regulations, and safety standards
• Assist with menu implementation, product rollouts, and beverage promotions
• Train, coach, and reinforce beverage knowledge and Steps of Service through active floor leadership
• Support wine, spirits, beer, and cocktail service during peak service periods as needed
• Monitor guest and member experience on the floor, addressing and resolving beverage-related concerns immediately
• Assist with maintaining vendor relationships
• Support closing procedures including beverage counts, securing product, and completing required reports

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Represent Cattlemen’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence
• 2–3 years of fine dining or high-volume upscale restaurant experience
• Proven ability to lead from the floor in a service-driven environment
• Strong working knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails
• CMS Level 1 or higher preferred
• Food Handlers Card
• TABC Card
• Commitment to Steps of Service and luxury hospitality standards
• Knowledge of AAA Star Rating expectations
• Live our “Show Ready” philosophy
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to utilize management systems and tools
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Business awareness and cost-control mindset
• Passion for hospitality, food, and beverage
• College degree or equivalent preferred
• CPR Certified

Physical & Operational Requirements

• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 lbs independently and safely
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps
• Constant computer and/or POS usage
• Frequent flexing and rotation of wrists and spine
• Constant reaching, turning, and precision work
• Constant verbal communication

Each team member, hourly and salaried, is required to be in compliance with and updated on all employment policies. We are committed to hiring dedicated, energetic hospitality professionals who thrive on the floor, support the brand, and align with our business objectives.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• When presenting a bottle of wine at the table, who should taste first?
• In general Old World wines are typically?
• What wine would you recommend to pair with a ribeye?
• How many years of FOH management do you have?

Work Location: In person