Beverage Manager

Why this role:

The Beverage
Manager plays a critical role in shaping the guest experience through beverage
quality, consistency, and bar team leadership. This position is ideal for a
hospitality leader with strong beverage knowledge who wants ownership of bar
operations, cost control, team development, and execution within a growing
restaurant group.

Job Summary:

The Beverage
Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for overseeing all
beverage operations, including bar standards, inventory, cost control,
scheduling, training, and execution. With oversight from the General Manager
and Beverage Director, this role manages day-to-day beverage functions
including menu execution, staff development, marketing initiatives, and
financial performance.

In addition to
beverage leadership, the Beverage Manager actively supports daily restaurant
operations and collaborates with the management team to ensure a seamless guest
experience across all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership
& Team Development:

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Train, coach, and develop bartenders and barbacks to ensure consistent
execution of beverage standards.

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Lead onboarding and ongoing training for new and existing bar staff.

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Foster a high-performance, service-driven bar team culture.

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Communicate menu changes, updates, and specials to bar staff and
management.

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Support and promote staff incentive and engagement programs.

Operations & Beverage Execution:

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Drive and enforce service standards for the Bar
Department.

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Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across
all beverage offerings.

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Ensure steps of service are consistently met and
executed.

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Oversee cocktail preparation, ensuring correct
recipes, measurements, and ingredients are used.

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Ensure correct product usage as specified by the
Beverage Director and approved menus.

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Maintain proper back bar, well placement, and
overall bar setup.

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Ensure bar cleanliness, organization, and
adherence to brand standards.

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Ensure all opening and closing duties are
completed consistently.

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Communicate 86’d items promptly to management
and relevant teams.

Inventory, Labor & Cost Management:

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Maintain full responsibility and accountability
for beverage cost performance.

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Perform and submit accurate monthly beverage
inventories.

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Oversee liquor room organization, security, and
product flow.

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Manage ordering, receiving, and invoice
documentation.

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Ensure safekeeping and organization of invoices
and inventory records.

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Monitor comps, voids, spills, and variances on
an ongoing basis.

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Create and manage schedules for bartenders and
barbacks.

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Monitor labor efficiency, breaks, and overtime
to remain within targets.

Communication & Coordination:

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Communicate staffing needs, changes, and
unexpected coverage issues to the management team.

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Relay menu updates and beverage changes clearly
to staff and leadership.

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Collaborate with the General Manager and
Beverage Director on beverage initiatives and improvements.

Qualifications:

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Three (3) to five (5) years of management or
supervisory experience in an upscale or full-service restaurant environment.

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Previous hospitality experience with a strong
passion for service and guest experience.

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Strong working knowledge of cocktails, spirits,
wine, and beverage operations.

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Proven ability to lead and develop
high-performing teams.

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Strong organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills.

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Basic computer proficiency required.

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Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays,
special events, and overtime as needed.

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Knowledge of industry health, safety, and
sanitation regulations.

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Ability to make decisions quickly and perform
under pressure.

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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform
frequent bending and reaching.

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Ability to stand for extended periods and
perform repetitive motions.

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Regular handling of alcoholic beverages required.

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High school diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits & Perks

As a
full-time employee, you are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits
package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
Benefits include:

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Medical Insurance.

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Dental Insurance.

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Vision insurance.

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Paid Time Off (PTO).

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Life insurance.

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Opportunities for professional growth
and development.

Benefits eligibility and details may
vary by position and location.