Assistant Beverage Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 50,600 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Meal credit

Job summary

The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement is hiring an Assistant Beverage Manager for the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. The role involves managing all restaurant and banquet bar operations, ensuring excellent service, and achieving financial targets.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of bartending experience, strong cocktail knowledge, and the ability to lead and train staff. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health insurance and retirement support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience bartending, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain alcohol safety certification as required.
• Experience crafting cocktails with a focus on current trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bar operations and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Train staff on bar procedures and cocktail preparation.
• Collaborate on seasonal cocktail menus and maintain inventory.

Skills

Customer service experience

Bartending (5 years)

Strong cocktail knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TIPS, ALE certification

Level 1 sommelier/WSET certification

Job description

Summary

The Assistant Beverage Manager assists the Food & Beverage division in managing all restaurant outlet and banquet bars as successful independent profit centers and ensuring maximum guest satisfaction in consistency with Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay and Hyatt Standards.

This role supports the Outlet Managers and Director of Banquet in overseeing daily bar operations, ensuring high-quality service, maintaining inventory, and achieving financial targets. The Assistant Beverage Manager's goal is to enhance guest satisfaction through excellent service, manage staff effectively, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with Outlet Managers and the Director of Banquets to curate seasonal cocktail menus
• Train servers and new bartenders on proper bar procedures, new spirits and cocktails.
• Follow recipes using proper and contemporary techniques. Craft and create seasonal cocktail menus, and meet specific deadlines based on the role.
• Create, prepare and maintain house‑made syrups, shrubs, tinctures and bitters.
• Lead tasting and cocktail/spirit presentations to upper management and special groups.
• Menu maintenance and formatting.
• Provide general support and assistance to the department, leadership, and company as required.
• Creatively assists other outlets in special events, cocktail creation, and general education of new spirits on property.
• Help to create, adjust and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP's) for bar staff, helping to achieve efficiency and top-quality output in their roles.
• Be able to meet deadlines on time.
• Learn the configuration of our POS system to update pricing for beverage and menu items.
• Show up on time to all meetings, events, and shifts.
• Ensure proper food handling and cleanliness practices are followed both behind the bar and in storage areas.
• Do any other task assigned by management

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Why Choose Hyatt?

At Hyatt, your success matters. We offer:

• Competitive Salary: $50,600 - $65,000
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting after just 30 days
• Perks & Discounts:
  • Free and discounted room nights
  • Friends & family rates at Hyatt properties
  • Discounts on food and beverage
  • Exclusive savings on tech, wellness apps, and more (e.g., Apple, AT&T, Headspace)
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including new child leave
• Retirement Support: 401(k) matching (up to 4%) and employee stock purchase plan
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and robust training programs
• Everyday Conveniences: Meal credit for employees

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and front desk experience preferred.
• High school/ Secondary school diploma or official equivalent. Additional training/certification(s) preferred. Ability to obtain TIPS, ALE (or equivalent certification in alcohol safety) and other related training required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience bartending, preferably in an upscale or fine dining environment. Preferred candidates would have at least 1-2 years of experience crafting and creating their own cocktails (with or without a portfolio). Ideal candidates will have at least one (2) years of bar supervisory experience.
• Level 1 sommelier/WSET certification preferred (possible opportunity to attain upon employment).
• Strong spirit and classic cocktail knowledge. Ability to research and stay in touch with current liquor and cocktail trends.
• Experienced in using percentages and pricing menu items based on cost and spirit rarity.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills; must be able to engage with a wide variety of guests and interact in a friendly and professional manner.
• Proactive; exercises good judgment; can creatively problem solve and anticipate needs of guests; keen attention to detail with a focus on quality and service.
• Strong organizational skills; must be able to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Passionate, creative and dedicated to their craft; career-oriented, someone looking to go above and beyond. The ideal candidate would be someone tenacious that enjoys working in a collaborative environment while open to growing within a constantly evolving fast paced program.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.