Beverage Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Supervises: Bartender; Beverage Server

Education and/or Experience

• Three years or more bartending experience.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Assures a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in dining and banquet areas.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of department and daily club operation, including scheduled events and operating hours.
• 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.
• Acts ethically and honestly at all times.
• Assures that all state and local laws and club policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages are consistently followed.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

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.
• Plans promotional strategies and materials; develops recipes to improve the beverage program for members and guests.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of bar areas, glassware and equipment through regular inspections.
• Develops standard operating procedures to help ensure that bars are set up and operated efficiently.
• Maintains an adequate supply of liquors, wines, beer and other beverages with an effective inventory management system.
• Recruits, trains, schedules and supervises bar personnel according to established club procedures.
• Responsible for conducting employee reviews for beverage department personnel.
• Maintains and keeps current beverage-related training manuals.
• 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 others to ensure efficient beverage service in all the club’s outlets and for special functions.
• Works with the Food and Beverage Director and others to develop wine lists.
• 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.
• Monitors financial information and takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.
• Develops and monitors labor forecasts and budgets; takes corrective action as necessary.
• Develops financial records and reports as required.
• Works with the Accounting Department to ensure that all record-keeping procedures are consistently followed.
• Handles complaints from club members, guests and others related to the Beverage Department.
• Assists with private parties and service in food and beverage outlets when necessary.
• Plans and develops training programs and professional development opportunities for himself or herself and all other beverage personnel.
• Keeps current with changing member preferences and industry trends relative to the beverage operation.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Schedules wine and beer samplings with distributors to continuously improve variety and quality of beverages available to guests
• Monitors bar closing procedures (checklist) and assures that area is secure.
• May serve as bartender, if needed.
• Plans special wine promotions for members.
• Assures that policies and procedures for selling alcoholic beverages are consistently followed in all beverage outlets and at all club functions.
• May serve as opening or closing manager or manager on duty.
• 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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Erie, PA 16505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,584 - $64,734