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Eylan Restaurant

General Manager

Menlo Park, CA

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence COPRA - SF Chronicle Top 10 Bay Area Restaurants & Most Memorable Wine Lists; LA Times Best Restaurants in California; Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ETTAN - SF ...

Eylan Restaurant

General Manager

Menlo Park, CA

$115K - $125K/yr

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence COPRA - SF Chronicle Top 10 Bay Area Restaurants & Most Memorable Wine Lists; LA Times Best Restaurants in California; Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ETTAN - SF ...

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Cal-India Collective

Restaurant Manager

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $120K/yr

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ETTAN - SF Chronicle Top 50 Bay Area Restaurants EYLAN - Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award, California; Michelin Bib Gourmand; Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ...

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Birdsong

Sommelier

San Francisco, CA

Keen interest in being part of an ever-evolving restaurant and building upon a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list * Ability to support and execute wine pairings for our tasting menu ...

Ettan

Maitre D

Palo Alto, CA

$24/hr

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ETTAN - SF Chronicle Top 50 Bay Area Restaurants EYLAN - Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award, California; Michelin Bib Gourmand; Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ...

Ettan

Maitre D

Palo Alto, CA

$24/hr

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ETTAN - SF Chronicle Top 50 Bay Area Restaurants EYLAN - Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award, California; Michelin Bib Gourmand; Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ...

Birdsong

Sommelier

San Francisco, CA

$30 - $35/hr

Keen interest in being part of an ever-evolving restaurant and building upon a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list * Ability to support and execute wine pairings for our tasting menu ...

Selby's

Sommelier

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Wine Spectator Grand Award * The opportunity to work alongside two CMS Advanced Sommeliers * Monthly wine dinners with storied domaines such as Vieux Telegraphe, Bruno Giacosa, Heitz Cellar Ideal ...

Selby's

Sommelier

Redwood City, CA

$125/hr

Wine Spectator Grand Award * The opportunity to work alongside two CMS Advanced Sommeliers * Monthly wine dinners with storied domaines such as Vieux Telegraphe, Bruno Giacosa, Heitz Cellar Ideal ...

The Old Post Office

Sommelier

Burlingame, CA

$125/hr

The restaurant will be making a sincere effort to achieve Michelin Star success as well as having a wine list that we hope will garner attention from Wine Spectator. Ideal candidates should have ...

BOA Napa LLC

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Napa, CA · On-site

Wine Spectator award winning wine selection * A focus on quality in everything that we do. * Advancement opportunities within a respected restaurant group * A fast-paced, inspiring, and guest-focused ...

The Old Post Office

Sommelier

Burlingame, CA

$92K - $102K/yr

The restaurant will be making a sincere effort to achieve Michelin Star success as well as having a wine list that we hope will garner attention from Wine Spectator. Ideal candidates should have ...

Post Ranch Inn

Sommelier

Big Sur, CA · On-site

Does the opportunity to work with a Grand Award Wine Spectator List excite you. Perhaps Sierra Mar Restaurant, at the world renowned Post Ranch Inn, should be your next career move. We seek a ...

Post Ranch Inn

Host

Big Sur, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

This Wine Spectator Grand-Award winning restaurant offers exquisite dining with a menu that changes daily, complimentary gourmet breakfast buffet and a spectacular setting with endless ocean views.

Post Ranch Inn

Dishwasher

Big Sur, CA · On-site

$18 - $19.50/hr

This Wine Spectator Grand-Award winning restaurant offers exquisite dining with a menu that changes daily, complimentary gourmet breakfast buffet and a spectacular setting with endless ocean views.

Post Ranch Inn

Sommelier

Big Sur, CA · On-site

Does the opportunity to work with a Grand Award Wine Spectator List excite you? Perhaps Sierra Mar Restaurant, at the world renowned Post Ranch Inn, should be your next career move. We seek a ...

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Infographic showing various Wine Spectator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,039 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

General Manager

Eylan Restaurant

Menlo Park, CA

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

CAL-INDIA COLLECTIVE 

In 2025 we have had the honor of multiple awards across our locations:
EYLAN - Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award, California; Michelin Bib Gourmand; Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
COPRA - SF Chronicle Top 10 Bay Area Restaurants & Most Memorable Wine Lists; LA Times Best Restaurants in California; Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
ETTAN - SF Chronicle Top 50 Bay Area Restaurants
EYLAN in Menlo Park is currently seeking senior leadership.
We welcome interested candidates who aspire to excellence.

  • 3-5 years of fine dining management experience
  • Strong aptitude for wine and spirits
  • Exceptional mentoring and training ability
  • Authentic hospitality
  • Curiosity for new culinary and beverage experiences
  • Long-term career focus
We invite you to learn more about our mission and culture.
Who We Are

At the heart of our endeavor lies a commitment to honesty and integrity, reflected not only in the sourcing of our ingredients but also in the warm, genuine service provided by our team. We are dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences that celebrate the essence of India’s food culture. We unite people through the celebration of a remarkable cuisine, fostering genuine human connections over a shared love for soulful food, wine and spirits.

We seek colleagues and leaders with:

  • Respect
  • Right Intentions
  • Integrity
  • Inclusivity
  • Professionalism
  • Authenticity
  • Empathy


We seek colleagues and leaders who act based on:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Congruent Communication
  • Unwavering Standards
  • Curiosity
    Interested candidates, please include a cover letter and resume and a few lines about what draws you to the Cal-India Collective group of restaurants. We look forward to hearing from you.
    Cal-India Collective is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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