What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beverage Manager position at Baltimore Country Club?
Established in 1898, Baltimore Country Club is recognized as #39 within the top 50 Platinum Clubs in America and #91 within the top 100 Platinum Clubs of the World. With a tradition of excellence spanning more than a century, BCC is committed to providing exceptional service, world class amenities, and a culture that empowers staff to create memorable experiences for our Members and Guests.
Position Overview
Baltimore Country Club is seeking an accomplished Beverage Manager to oversee the Club's beverage program and ensure an elevated dining experience across all a la carte operations in the Five Farms and Roland Park Clubhouses. This role requires a hospitality professional with strong leadership, refined service standards, and deep knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and beverage management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage beverage service during a la carte dining operations
- Supervise, train, and schedule Beverage Staff Members
- Oversee beverage inventory, ordering, tracking, and consumption reporting
- Maintain high standards of product quality, presentation, and service
- Collaborate closely with Accounting, Culinary, and F&B leadership
- Support banquet operations and special events as needed
- Contribute to department administration and operational planning
Qualifications
- 5 years of bar service experience; 4 years of wine & beverage service required
- Proven success in managing a la carte and banquet operations
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team motivation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency with F&B systems, Microsoft Excel, and Word
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Sommelier Level 1 required; Level 2 strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management preferred
- Country club experience is a plus
Perks & Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k with match
- Staff discounts for Golf Pro Shop and Tennis Pro Shop
- Free Golf on Mondays at Maryland's #1 Golf Course
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Orioles, Washington Capitals and Maryland Basketball Tickets