This is our house
We are a high-energy, happy restaurant that values human beings. Everyone who walks in should be treated as if they were in your own home.
Grace our guests with love
Back of house or front of house, we smile at everyone and make sure they are treated like family, not strangers. We have an opportunity to make people’s lives better, whether through food, drink or a simple conversation. That is why we are here.
If you’re looking for an exciting place to have fun, learn, and brighten people’s lives through service, food and warmth, and to make money, whether to provide for your family, yourself or to grow in the industry, we’re excited you’re considering Spain Wine Bar.
Front of House
General Manager
We are more than just a hip, neighborhood restaurant. We want to become a part of your lives, it’s more than great food and drinks.
Our commitment to quality is unparalleled. Bold flavors define us, and fresh food enriches us.
We are leading the way in the food lifestyle category and we are looking for smart, dedicated, and outgoing managers to grow with us as we evolve and expand.
Our guests come to know and love us for our quality food & drinks and inviting atmosphere. But they come back because of the personal relationships they build with our friendly staff—those who stop at nothing to ensure a memorable guest experience.
We run background checks on all new hires in this position.
Responsibilities
- Give 110% to our guests
- Run a successful high-volume restaurant
- Embody our standards of excellence and inspire your team to do the same
- Follow all policies and procedures created to help you maximize your venue’s potential
- Find qualified talent for open positions and foster the growth of your restaurant employees
- Develop business solutions that make operations better (not just easier)
- Initiate community outreach to boost awareness, sales, and your restaurant’s reputation
Requirements
- Prior high-volume management experience
- Dependable, detail-obsessed, and open to constructive feedback
- Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities daily
- Exceptional communication skills—written and verbal (1:1 and in a group setting)
- Desire and natural ability to engage guests—exuding an infectious, commitment to guest service each and every day
Assistant General Manager
We are looking for an experienced assistant general manager to help the general manager in directing daily business operations. The assistant general manager should be experienced in a supervisory role, and be able to confidently deliver performance feedback, set goals, foster teamwork, and clearly communicate business objectives. The AGM must be able to competently perform duties in the absence of the general manager.
To be a successful assistant general manager, you should eagerly participate in educational and training opportunities. The AGM must be able to motivate and positively influence staff, especially during times of low morale. A top candidate for this position must have strong leadership and organizational skills. The AGM should be firm, but also approachable.
Responsibilities
- Cooperating with the general manager, and assisting with anything from project planning to staff management.
- Nurturing positive working relationships with staff.
- Delegating daily tasks.
- Addressing any issues in a timely fashion.
- Supervising staff and controlling merchandise.
- Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
- Setting a good example for staff.
Requirements
- Great interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Good observation skills.
- An ability to deliver constructive criticism.
- Computer literate and basic Math skills.
- An ability to identify weaknesses and provide coaching where necessary.
Manager
Our commitment to quality is unparalleled. Bold flavors define us and fresh food enriches us.
We are leading the way in the food lifestyle category and we’re looking for smart, dedicated, and outgoing managers to grow with us as we evolve and expand.
Our guests come to know and love us for our quality food & drinks and inviting atmosphere. But they come back because of the personal relationships they build with our friendly staff—those who stop at nothing to ensure a memorable guest experience.
We run background checks on all new hires in this position.
Responsibilities
- Give 110% to our guests
- Run a successful high-volume restaurant
- Embody our standards of excellence and inspire your team to do the same
- Follow all policies and procedures created to help you maximize your venue’s potential
- Find qualified talent for open positions and foster the growth of your restaurant employees
- Develop business solutions that make operations better (not just easier)
- Initiate community outreach to boost awareness, sales, and your restaurant’s reputation
Requirements
- Prior high-volume management experience
- Dependable, detail-obsessed, and open to constructive feedback
- Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities daily
- Exceptional communication skills—written and verbal (1:1 and in a group setting)
- Desire and natural ability to engage guests—exuding an infectious, commitment to guest service each and every day
Assistant Manager
Assists the general manager in overseeing the operation and administration of an expanding group of 4 restaurants in Worcester County, Maryland. Travel required for two to four hours, 2 to 3 times per week, to various associated restaurants located throughout Worcester County, MD. $53,000.00/Year. 7 days paid vacation/401K/health insurance. Send resume to Spain Wine Bar, Attn: P. Elias, 13 St. Louis Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842.
Bartender
Our Bartenders are friendly, outgoing, and possess excellent communication skills. Guest experience is critical to our continued success, and you will play a major role in the overall quality of that experience. Your individual personality should shine through in order to thrill our guests.
Responsibilities
- Pass TIPs/ABC Alcohol test with a grade of 70% or higher
- Monitor and control alcohol consumption from our guests to ensure guest safety
- Communicate and attend to our guests in a timely manner
- Work with others in order to keep all areas clean and stocked to company standards at all times
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic mathematical skills for handling physical currency / returning proper amounts of change
- Basic reading and writing
- Familiarity with point of sale systems
- Ability to have a clear understanding of beer, wine, and cocktail recipes
- Excellent communication skills
- Understand food and beverage specifications
- Clear understanding of workplace safety procedures
- Must be of legal age to serve liquor per state law
Required Licenses
- eTIPs (for CT, NY, MA, VA, FL, and GA markets)
- A.B.C. (for TN Market)
Server
We are looking for a charismatic Server. You’ll be the face of our restaurant and responsible for our guests’ experiences.
Server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean and tidy when guests arrive, presenting menus, and serving food and beverages. You need to be quick on your feet (literally and metaphorically) and have a polite and friendly attitude. If you enjoy talking to people and thrive in a fast-paced workplace, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to provide high-quality service that will help us maintain and attract customers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare restaurant tables
- Attend to customers upon entrance
- Present restaurant menus and help guests select food/beverages
- Take and serve orders
- Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products
- Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
- Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude
- Issue bills and accept payment
Requirements
- Proven restaurant serving or waiter experience
- Attention to cleanliness and food safety
- Patience and guest-oriented approach
- Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
- Responsible and trustworthy
Back of House
Executive Chef
The Executive Chef will cook different and delicious food items, while leading the kitchen staff team and managing the inventory of food and supplies for the week. The Executive Chef will be responsible for creating the restaurant’s menu and adjusting it depending on the seasonality or availability of food. The Executive Chef reports to the Culinary Director.
We run background checks on all new hires in this position.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
- Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
- Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
- Oversee portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Recruit and manage kitchen staff
- Rectify arising problems or complaints
- Give prepared plates the “final touch”
- Perform administrative duties
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
- Commit to passionately, intensely, uncompromisingly humble hospitality and high-quality guest experience
- Handle volume and stress with aplomb and finesse
- Hold the standard of high-quality food above all else
- Understand that simple, rustic, authentic food takes as much – if not more – talent as big complicated plates
- Excellent record of kitchen management
- Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
- Capable of delegating multiple tasks
- Communication and leadership skills
- Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
- Hours may vary if Executive Chef must fill in for his/her colleagues or if emergencies arise
Skills
- Share the passion for food, wine and the guest experience
- Maintain a close relationship with the people that grow, forage, fish and fabricate our ingredients, making sure their standards are as high as ours
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs
Education/Experience
- 8-years of experience
- Culinary Arts Degree
- High volume restaurant experience is a plus
Sous Chef
The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef with kitchen activities and ensuring the overall quality and integrity of the brand. Key responsibilities include improving/maintaining team performance, quality assurance, effective cost controls and development, training and retention of heart of the house staff to ensure the restaurant meets financial and operational goals.
Responsibilities
- Commit to passionately, intensely, uncompromisingly humble hospitality and high-quality guest experience
- The quality of food that comes out of our kitchen should be several notches above your neighbors
- Handle volume and stress with aplomb and finesse
- Hold the standard of high-quality food above all else
- Understand that simple, rustic, authentic food takes as much – if not more – talent than large complicated plates
Qualifications & Skills
- A passion for food, wine and the guest experience
- Ability to maintain a close relationship with the people that grow, forage, fish, and fabricate our ingredients while ensuring that their standards are as high as ours.
Education/Experience
- 3 years of culinary experience
- Culinary degree preferred
Prep Cook
As a Prep Cook, you will work under the leadership of the restaurant’s Executive Chef and assist with all food preparation activities.
Responsibilities
- Follow clear direction in food preparation and storing
- Ensure that all food is ready for meal preparations
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong ability to listen and understand specific directions for food preparation
- Understand English in order to execute recipes
- Ability to communicate in an excellent fashion within a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Culinary experience
Line Cook
As a Line Cook, you will work under the leadership of the restaurant’s Executive Chef and assist with all meal creation activities.
Responsibilities
- Follow clear direction in food preparation and storing
- Ensure that all food is ready for meal preparations
- Execute techniques under the direction of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong ability to listen and understand specific directions for food preparation and techniques
- Understand English in order to execute recipes
- Ability to communicate in an excellent fashion within a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Culinary experience
Expeditor
Expeditors will assist servers in ensuring that food is picked up from the line as soon as it is ready and delivered to guests in timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Clearing certain items from tables when appropriate
- Clean tables after guests leave the establishment
- Understand restaurant layout in order for food to be delivered in the correct manner
- Communicate with all parts of the kitchen so food tickets are executed correctly
Knowledge & Skills
- Expert communication skills
- Ability to gain and retain a strong knowledge of menu items
- Ability to multitask to ensure food is delivered in adequate time
Come join the family
Send us your details and résumé, and we’ll be in touch. You’re also welcome to apply in person at 13 St. Louis Ave, Ocean City, on the roof of the Cambria Hotel.