Beverage Manager

Compass Group USA

Bentonville (AR)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a Beverage Manager to oversee beverage operations across two premier venues: Tower Bar and Music on the Green at The Momentary. You will drive service excellence, support beverage programming, develop the team, and create memorable guest experiences while partnering with catering and event teams on the Bentonville campus.

The role requires leadership in upscale and outdoor settings, with responsibilities spanning inventory, menu development, staff scheduling,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, catering, restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military foodservice, or similar environments.
Knowledge of beverage operations, inventory management, purchasing, and cost control practices.
Experience managing schedules, staffing plans, and payroll processes.
Understanding of cash handling procedures and point-of-sale systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
ServSafe Certification or Department of Health Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily beverage operations for Tower Bar and Music on the Green programming.
Manage beverage ordering, receiving, inventory controls, and product storage.
Conduct inventory reconciliations and oversee inter-unit product transfers.
Create staff schedules and support payroll administration.
Ensure consistent execution of service standards and beverage program initiatives.
Support menu planning and beverage development, including seasonal offerings and specialty cocktails.
Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members.
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment focused on exceptional guest experiences.
Maintain compliance with sanitation, alcohol service, safety, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate beverage operations for concerts, special events, and catering functions.
Monitor financial performance and operate within established budgets.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, guest satisfaction, and business performance.
Collaborate with culinary, operations, and event teams to execute successful programs across all venues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Beverage operations knowledge

Scheduling & payroll

Cash handling & POS

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title.Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.

I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far. — Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking aBeverage Managerto oversee beverage operations across two premier hospitality experiences: Tower Bar at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Music on the Green at The Momentary.

This role offers the opportunity to lead beverage operations in both an upscale museum setting and a dynamic outdoor concert venue. The Beverage Manager will drive service excellence, support beverage programming, develop team members, and create memorable guest experiences while partnering with catering and event teams across the Bentonville campus.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily beverage operations for Tower Bar and Music on the Green programming.
Manage beverage ordering, receiving, inventory controls, and product storage.
Conduct inventory reconciliations and oversee inter-unit product transfers.
Create staff schedules and support payroll administration.
Ensure consistent execution of service standards and beverage program initiatives.
Support menu planning and beverage development, including seasonal offerings and specialty cocktails.
Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members.
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment focused on exceptional guest experiences.
Maintain compliance with sanitation, alcohol service, safety, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate beverage operations for concerts, special events, and catering functions.
Monitor financial performance and operate within established budgets.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, guest satisfaction, and business performance.
Collaborate with culinary, operations, and event teams to execute successful programs across all venues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, catering, restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military foodservice, or similar environments.
Knowledge of beverage operations, inventory management, purchasing, and cost control practices.
Experience managing schedules, staffing plans, and payroll processes.
Understanding of cash handling procedures and point-of-sale systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
ServSafe Certification or Department of Health Certification preferred.

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.