What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beverage Manager position at Sparrow Italia Miami?
Sparrow Italia is an Italian-inspired steakhouse that celebrates the beauty of simplicity, where peak-of-season ingredients take center stage. Our menu highlights fresh pastas, handmade pizzas, and reimagined Italian favorites that honor timeless traditions through a modern lens.
Recognizing that well-being is an essential part of today’s dining experience, our culinary program thoughtfully blends indulgence with balance, offering wholesome alternatives that allow guests to savor the richness of classic Italian cuisine without compromise.
With locations in Miami, Florida; Mayfair; London, and a New York City opening coming soon, Sparrow Italia invites guests into a world where sophistication meets warmth, an elevated gathering place for exceptional dining and unforgettable moments.
Sparrow Italia is a modern Italian restaurant from Noble 33, featuring an expansive menu consisting of comforting Italian and Mediterranean classics with creative twists. We offer a selection of pasta made fresh in-house daily and other wood-fired creations that exude bold flavors and high-quality, sustainable, and organic ingredients. Our cuisine is complemented by adventurous mixology that uses fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the finest spirits to craft dynamic cocktails all rooted in the flavors of Italy.
The Beverage Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for managing bar inventory, supply & standards as well as the bar team. With oversight from the General Manager and Beverage Director, the Beverage Manager oversees all day to day beverage functions & operations including marketing initiatives, staff scheduling, training and execution, cost control and driving top line revenue as continual focus. Additionally, the Beverage Manager actively participates in managing the daily operations of the venue as a whole.
Duties & Functions:- Accuracy and consistency encompassing all things beverage
- Trainings for both new and current staff
- Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost
- Ensure steps of service are being met and executed by all bar staff
- Communicate menu changes, updates, and specials to bar staff as well as management
- Responsibility of liquor room; all items going in and out, protection, organization
- Assisting staff in constant growth and learning by company standards
- Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost, comp, voids, spills on a nightly basis
- Communicate any staffing changes needed or unexpected staffing changes to management team
- Cleanliness and organization of bar and liquor room
- Make sure that opening and closing duties are being completed
- Schedules for Bartenders and Barbacks
- Ensure correct product is being used as specified by Beverage Director and on menu
- Relay any changes on menu to management and staff
- Oversee preparation of cocktails, making sure the right measurements and ingredients are being used.
- Help push staff incentive programs
- Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost
- Perform monthly inventory
- Inventory organization
- Ordering and receiving process
- Ensure safekeeping of invoices
- Staff scheduling
- Awareness of breaks and overtime
- 3 - 5 years in a management or supervisory role preferably in a full service restaurant
- Previous work in the hospitality industry; have a passion for service and understand what is needed to provide a high level of hospitality
- Strong knowledge in cocktails, spirits and wine
- Can lead and deliver a high performance team environment
- Organized and detail-oriented & strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic computer skills required.
- Capable of working overtime, weekends, evenings, and special events as needed.
- Knowledge of the industry and relevant health and safety regulations. Current manager handler card preferred
- Leadership skills and ability to make decisions quickly and under pressure.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and frequently lift and bend from the waist.
- Must be able to stand for long periods.
- This position requires frequent use of hands and arms in repetitive motions.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off