Beverage Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for management of all bar areas in a manner most pleasing to members and guests. Meet revenue and expense budget goals and manage within budgetary restraints. Supervise beverage department personnel, and develop and implement programs to increase revenues and job performance. Monitor inventory levels. Develop and implement operating procedures for the Beverage Department.

Job Tasks/Duties

Develops and maintains a bar product and supplies inventory system for alcoholic beverages including wines, non-alcoholic beverages and mixers glassware and paper and other bar supplies.

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of bar areas, glassware and equipment through regular inspections.

Develops standard operating procedures to help assure that bars are set-up and operated efficiently.

Maintains an adequate supply of liquors, wines, beer and other beverages with effective inventory management system.

Recruits, trains, schedules and supervises bar personnel according to established club procedures.

Develops product and revenue control systems and procedures to help reduce theft.

Assures that all laws applicable to beverage operations are consistently followed.

Works with Dining Room Manager, Banquet Manager and others to ensure efficient beverage service in all of the club's outlets and for special functions.

Inspects to ensure that the club's sanitation, safety, energy management, preventive maintenance and other programs are implemented and complied with as they apply to beverage operation.

Develops the budget for Beverage Department; monitors financial information and takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.

Handles complaints from club members, guests and others relative to the Beverage Department.

Produces shift reports containing information on member-related issues, cover counts and any other concerns occurring during that time period.

Assists with private parties and service in food and beverage outlets when necessary.

Keeps current with changing member preferences and industry trends relative to the beverage operation.

Conducts scheduled meetings with service staff.

Attends staff and management meetings.

May serve as bartender, if needed.

Assures that the club's policies and procedures for selling alcoholic beverages are consistently followed in all beverage outlets and at all club functions.

Maintains a service log regarding any notable member or guest behavior.

Schedules maintenance of draft beer tapping.

Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by the Food and Beverage Director.

Education: Four year degree in hospitality.

Licenses and Special Requirements: Alcoholic beverage certification. Food safety certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach. Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. Continuous repetitive motions. Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.