Beverage Manager — Premium Dining & Matchday Experience

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Constance at Fulham Pier, operated by Sodexo, seeks a Beverage Manager to lead beverage operations across a premium dining and matchday setting. You will oversee stock, supplier relations and a hospitality team to deliver exceptional drinks and guest service.

Role requires experience in fine-dining beverage operations, knowledge of wines, spirits and cocktails, and the ability to manage costs while maintaining high standards during peak periods and events.

Qualifications

• 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 with high service standards.
• Knowledge of health, safety and licensing regulations related to beverage service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; guest issue resolution.
• Flexibility to work during peak periods, including matchdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead beverage operations at Constance, delivering exceptional drinks and service standards.
• Oversee matchday beverage operations across Constance, Originals, Thames Bar and Water's Edge.
• Lead, train and develop the beverage team with knowledge building and guest service focus.
• Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships with accurate inventory and minimal waste.
• Control beverage labour costs and achieve gross profit targets within budgets.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager, Head Sommelier and kitchen to deliver seamless experiences.
• Partner with Fulham FC and Partnership teams for matchday activations and launches.
• Maintain high standards of service, professionalism and beverage product knowledge.

Skills

Beverage operations leadership

Product knowledge

Stock management

Team motivation

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Stock ordering systems

Job description

Constance at Fulham Pier, operated by Sodexo, seeks a Beverage Manager to lead beverage operations across a premium dining and matchday setting. You will oversee stock, supplier relations and a hospitality team to deliver exceptional drinks and guest service.

Role requires experience in fine-dining beverage operations, knowledge of wines, spirits and cocktails, and the ability to manage costs while maintaining high standards during peak periods and events.