Beverage Manager

Sodexo Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Training & development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a Beverage Manager for Constance restaurant at Fulham Pier. You will lead beverage operations, ensure exceptional drinks and guest experiences, and drive team training and product knowledge.

This role covers matchday beverage operations across venues, managing stock, supplier relations and compliance while collaborating with the Restaurant Manager and Sommelier to deliver a seamless food and beverage experience.

Qualifications

• Proven beverage operations management experience.
• Knowledge of wines, spirits and cocktails.
• Experience with stock, inventory and ordering processes.
• Ability to lead, train and motivate a team to high service standards.
• Understanding of health, safety and licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead beverage operations at Constance to deliver exceptional drinks and service.
• Oversee matchday beverage operations across venues, ensuring quality during busy periods.
• Train and develop the beverage team with product knowledge and confidence.
• Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships to minimise wastage.
• Control labour costs and contribute to gross profit targets.
• Maintain licensing, food safety and health & safety compliance in bar areas.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager, Head Sommelier and kitchen team for seamless service.
• Coordinate with Fulham FC and Partnership teams for matchday activations.

Skills

Beverage management

Team leadership

Product knowledge

Stock control

Licensing compliance

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Depending on experience per annum

Job Introduction

Exceptional dining. The buzz of matchday. A setting on the banks of the Thames.

At Fulham Pier, food, drink and hospitality come together in a destination with a character all of its own. Home to Constance, where renowned chef Adam Byatt’s culinary vision shapes the restaurant experience, it’s a place for people who appreciate thoughtful service, quality ingredients and the details that make an occasion memorable.

Constance restaurant is looking for a Beverage Manager to be part of this experience. From the relaxed enjoyment of a beautifully prepared drink to the atmosphere of premium hospitality at Fulham FC, this is a setting that brings together the precision of fine dining and the excitement of live sport.

If you’re passionate about the world of drinks, inspired by exceptional hospitality and ready to bring your expertise to a distinctive riverside venue, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead beverage operations at Constance, delivering exceptional drinks and service standards that complement the restaurant’s dining experience.
• Oversee matchday beverage operations across Constance, Originals, Thames Bar and Water’s Edge, maintaining quality and efficiency during busy service periods.
• Lead, train and develop the beverage team, building product knowledge, confidence and a consistently high standard of guest service.
• Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships, ensuring product availability, accurate inventory records and minimal wastage.
• Control beverage labour costs and achieve gross profit targets in line with agreed budgets.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, food safety and health and safety requirements, ensuring clean, safe and well‑organised bar areas.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager, Head Sommelier and kitchen team to deliver a seamless food and beverage experience.
• Collaborate with Fulham FC and Partnership teams to deliver matchday beverage activations, premium serves and product launches that enhance the guest experience.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience managing beverage operations, ideally within a Michelin level restaurant
• Strong knowledge of beverage products, including wines, spirits, and cocktails.
• Experience in managing bar stock, inventory, and ordering processes.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and licensing regulations related to beverage service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with guests and resolve issues promptly.
• Flexibility to work during peak periods, including weekends, evenings, and matchdays, as required by the business.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.

Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.

Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.

The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.

Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.

Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan

A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo

Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.

Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.