Why Did We Post This Job?
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Hospitality is about creating a sense of place where everyone has a seat at the table.  At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC) we give consistent and thoughtful attention to details.  We provide exceptional food AND exceptional service and we believe the best way to serve our current and future clients is to add talented and high-performing employees to our team to help create and execute our clients’ visions for their events.  The Beverage Manager is a critical piece in that execution.  

Discover the Harvest Moon Catering difference.  

We respect hospitality as a calling.  Serving others is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find daily—and lasting—fulfillment in their work.

We recruit the best of the best. Our rigorous, scientific recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber. 

We foster a creative work environment. This role's primary schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional requirements to be present at event sites. We utilize a variety of collaboration tools to ensure the Beverage Manager remains connected to the Sales, Operations, and Culinary staff.

We nurture teams of excellence. Our team members develop a genuine bond with their coworkers trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are.

We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement. We work with team members to say “yes” to creative suggestions to make life better for our clients and our employees.

So What (Exactly) is a Beverage Manager?
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The Beverage Manager partners closely with the Event Producer and other internal HMC staff to bring clients’ visions of all shapes and sizes to life – whether it’s a wedding, a corporate gala, or an intimate dinner party.  Responsibilities include managing all aspects related to the beverages for the events.  You’ll meet with the Event Producer to form a deep understanding of the vision for the event (how many bars, what type of beverages are desired) and you’ll partner will HMC team members and vendor contacts to execute that vision beautifully.  

Would YOU Thrive Here?
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At Harvest Moon, we work with best-in-class teammates from a variety of backgrounds who share a passion for hospitality, quality of food, and delighting customers. If you have never felt professionally challenged before, think long and hard before applying for this position. You will be surrounded by "A professionals" who expect you to perform at their level every day, and you will have the very best administrators to support you.  Hospitality is a fast-paced, dynamic industry and life at HMC is no exception.  Here you’ll need to be able to shift between tasks, frequently, while still having a high attention to detail and quality. You’ll do administrative tasks like ensuring you have the appropriate number of teammates to staff the event.  Next you may put on your creative hat and work with an Event Producer to create a custom cocktail for an upcoming event.  You’ll have ultimate responsibility for all things “beverage” at the event and partner with HMC teammates, vendor representatives, and relevant clients (e.g., mother of the bride) to execute a smooth, successful event.  You’ll delegate tasks, multitask and problem solve. Maintaining a positive and professional attitude is paramount.

The Minimum You'll Do:
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• Meet with Event Producers to understand the details for each event.
  
• Work with the staffing coordinator to help train and prepare bartenders and bar captains. 
  
• Work with the kitchen staff to coordinate making simple syrups and other beverage related items.
  

• Be in charge of scheduling and training future assistants and helpers within the department
  

• Spend time on event sites to help facilitate and learn about our processes.
  
• Create and batch specialty drinks, and inform the staff on how to execute them on site.
  
• Create and track inventories (both alcoholic and NA) for each event.
  
• Help facilitate and lead the loading of event trucks to ensure the correct product and amount is going out.
• Keep track of in house inventory and ordering.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers.
  
• Be enthusiastic (Over the Moon!) about exceptional client experiences and a positive, motivational team member.
  

What Others Say About You:
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• You have a deep passion for food and hospitality.
  
• You're organized and you’ve got high attention to detail.
  
• You’re at your best when you’re multitasking.
  
• You love problem solving and thinking strategically.
  
• You’re a gifted communicator and you’re great at delegating.
  
• You’re good at planning and thinking ahead.
  
• You're warm, friendly, approachable, and have an innate desire to help others
  

Your Experience, Education, and Training:
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• You have 5 years of hospitality and bartending experience.
  
• You have got 2 years of management experience (bar management is a plus!)
  
• You have experience with tracking and ordering inventory.
  
• You have a basic knowledge of ABC regulations and policies.
  
• You’ve got proficient computer skills and experience with Google Suite and MS Office.
  

What You'll Get:
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HMC strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance. 

To “walk that talk,” we offer great pay, real raise potential, and discretionary bonuses. On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.