What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beverage Manager position at Maru Sushi?
Maru combines unique, beautifully-presented signature rolls with a modern-yet-organic atmosphere to create a memorable dining experience. We pride ourselves in our warm hospitality and chef-driven mentality, empowering our teams by putting our people first, hands-on mentorship, and a culture of the Creative Yes. An array of dishes from signature rolls, raw fish, unique sharing plates and hibachis, accompanied by a wine and cocktail menu made to accommodate any celebration.
We are looking for a Beverage Manager to oversee the beverage programs at all Maru Hospitality locations to contribute and enhance the customer dining experience. As a creative thinker, the Manager will support continual growth with the beverage program, developing new products and feature (special) programs for the beverage menu. The Manager will develop and spearhead other initiatives to maximize sales, gross profits, and overall results in the department. As a Leader, the Manager will assist Managers, Bartenders, and Servers through training on safe and best practices, along with leading the team to seek continuous improvement opportunities.
What You Will Do:
We are looking for a Beverage Manager to oversee the beverage programs at all Maru Hospitality locations to contribute and enhance the customer dining experience. As a creative thinker, the Manager will support continual growth with the beverage program, developing new products and feature (special) programs for the beverage menu. The Manager will develop and spearhead other initiatives to maximize sales, gross profits, and overall results in the department. As a Leader, the Manager will assist Managers, Bartenders, and Servers through training on safe and best practices, along with leading the team to seek continuous improvement opportunities.
What You Will Do:
- Roll-out of new programs, drinks, and specials
- Training staff to ensure beverage, liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Train staff in alcohol certifications
- Train staff to push an increase in beverage sales, overall beverage selling techniques, and how to generate experience enhancing sales
- Control the costs of goods and inventory, searching for ways to reduce without compromising quality and brand
- Weekly inventory review of all restaurants
- Work with the Director of Operations in reviewing the beverage menu for enhancement opportunities and determining departmental financial goals/targets
- Assist with review of updated beverage menus and menu item analysis
- Menu creation, including seasonal, specials, and happy hour
- Assist with review of updated bar related FOH policies
- Data analysis from various systems to seek out trends, profitability, and viability
- Creativity to match markets and trends; stay ahead of the curve
What We Are Looking For:
- Prefer a minimum of 3 years beverage program management experience
- Proficient understanding of multi-faceted beverage programs and industry trends
- Extensive P & L management and data analysis experience
- ServSafe Certification
- Alcohol Safety Certification
- Extensive wine and spirits knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, G Suite
- Ability and willingness to visit each location one a month for training and collaboration, must have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
- Ability to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food/beverage frequently weighing up to 20-25 pounds
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively