Bar and Beverage Program Manager

Jupiter Island Club; Hobe Sound (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Island Club in Florida seeks a Bar and Beverage Program Manager to supervise beverage service across dining outlets, bars, member events and the Wine Shop. The role plans, purchases, executes and analyzes the entire beverage operation, working with staff to deliver exceptional service and a premier wine and cocktail program.

Responsibilities include developing the beverage program with the Food and Beverage Manager, coordinating purchasing and inventory, training staff in alcohol

Qualifications

• One year certificate from a college or a technical school and at least 3 years in a similar beverage role.
• Must demonstrate strong customer relations skills and general wine knowledge.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise beverage service across dining outlets, events, bars and Wine Shop.
• Plan and prepare staff work schedules for bar coverage and club events.
• Coordinate beverage purchasing with Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain monthly beverage inventory and cost controls for beverage operations.
• Train bar and waitstaff in Alcohol Service per state laws.
• Analyze beverage sales and labor costs to improve profitability.

Skills

Customer relations

Wine knowledge

Beverage program development

Team leadership

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Bar and Beverage Program Manager-

JOB SUMMARY:Supervises and coordinates the beverage service of all Club dining outlets, bars, Member and non-Member events and Club functions, as well as the Wine Shop retail store. Plans, purchases, executes and analyzes the entire beverage operation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES and other duties as may be assigned related to this position.

• Attends weekly F & B Meeting and any other meetings as assigned.
• Works closely with the Food and Beverage Manager in developing the beverage program to include Retail Wine Shop and Cocktails, Wine Lists and by the Glass program for the Dining Rooms.
• Holds daily lineup with Wine Shop and assigned beverage staff.
• Plans and prepares work schedules for all bar coverage (A la Carte dining, Club Events, Private Banquets and Wine Shop) and assigns employees to specific duties.
• Coordinates purchasing of beverages with Purchasing Manager.
• Coordinates sales and prepares or directs staff in the preparation of merchandise displays and potential advertising copy for Wine Shop. Aids Members in the selection of wines, beverages, and other items.
• Executes all purchasing of alcoholic beverages for the Wine Shop and Club as needed. Receives, stores and inventories all products.
• Ensures the proper execution of monthly inventory of Wine Shop and Bars.
• Coordinates consumption reports to enable proper billing of F & B functions.
• Ensures cleanliness of all areas of responsibility.
• Spearheads maintenance & repair of Wine Shop, bars and areas directly related to the beverage department.
• Responsible for cost controls and proper utilization of stock.
• Works with Food and Beverage Manager to plan all wine lists and wine pairings or promotions.
• Ensures proper billing of beverages in all areas and is vigilant in his efforts to improve these procedures.
• Institutes ongoing sales methods and techniques to increase beverage revenues and Member satisfaction.
• Coordinates training of bar and waitstaff in Alcohol Service as required by state and local laws.
• Maintains high standards in personal appearance and cleanliness.
• Executes any necessary disciplinary actions for beverage employees with the supervision of the Assistant Food and Beverage Director.
• Adheres to departmental and company safety standards.
• Supervises, motivates, trains and evaluates all beverage employees.
• Prints analysis of actual and potential beverage sales based on costs monthly.
• Analyzes information concerning Wine Shop and Bar operations such as daily sales, Member/guest attendance, and labor costs to prepare budgets and to maintain cost control of Wine Shop and Bar operations.
• Responsible for keeping current with all trends in the beverage area.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

One year certificate from a college or a technical school and a minimum of three years prior experience in a similar position which incorporates customer relations skills and a general knowledge of wine; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.