POSITION SUMMARY

Almyra Restaurant, by The Estia Group, is now hiring an experienced Beverage Manager to join our team! If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a great team with amazing potential for growth, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level!

As the Beverage Manager , you will be responsible for leading the bar team through all guest interactions and creating memorable guest experiences.  

The Beverage Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for managing bar inventory, supply & standards as well as the bar team. With oversight from the General Manager and Regional Director, the Beverage Manager oversees all day-to-day beverage functions & operations including staff scheduling, training and execution, cost control and driving top line revenue as continual focus. Additionally, the Beverage Manager actively participates in managing the daily operations of the venue.

 Drive service standards for Bar Department 

• Accuracy and consistency encompassing all things beverage. 
• Trainings for both new and current staff 
• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost 
• Ensure steps of service are being met and executed by all bar staff.
• Communicate menu changes, updates, and specials to bar staff as well as management. 

 Day to Day Beverage Management 

• Responsibility of liquor room; all items going in and out, protection, as well as organization 
• Assisting staff in constant growth and learning by company standards 
• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost, comp, voids, spills on a nightly basis 
• Communicate any staffing changes needed or unexpected staffing changes to the management team. 
• Correspond any 86’d items to management. 
• Cleanliness and organization of bar and liquor room 
• Make sure that opening and closing duties are completed. 
• Schedules for Bartenders and Barbacks 

 Ensure brand standards are consistently maintained. 

• Ensure the correct product is being used as specified and on the menu.
• Relay any changes to the menu to management and staff. 
• Proper back bar and well placement of spirits 
• Oversee preparation of cocktails, making sure the right measurements and ingredients are being used.

 Manage Inventory and Labor 

• Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost 
• Exposure to inventory management systems (WISK preferred)
• Perform monthly inventory. 
• Inventory organization 
• Streamline the ordering and receiving process. 
• Ensure safekeeping tracking of invoices. 
• Staff scheduling 
• Awareness of breaks and overtime

  Qualifications

• 3 -5 years in a management or supervisory role preferably in a full-service restaurant
• Previous work in the hospitality industry; have a passion for service and understand what is needed to provide a high level of hospitality.
• Strong knowledge in cocktails, spirits, and wine
• Can lead and deliver a high-performance team environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented & strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Capable of working overtime, weekends, evenings, and special events as needed.
• Knowledge of the industry and relevant health and safety regulations. Current manager food handler certification preferred.
• Leadership skills and ability to make decisions quickly and under pressure.

 Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs., and frequently lift and bend from the waist.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• This position requires frequent use of hands and arms in repetitive motions.
• Regularly required to handle alcoholic beverages.