Beverage Manager

City Winery; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and unique workplace where wine, food, and live entertainment converge. As the Beverage Manager, you will oversee beverage programs, manage a talented team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for hospitality and a deep knowledge of wine and beverages. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a vibrant environment, promoting City Winery's offerings and creating memorable moments for guests. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a creative and collaborative setting, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in beverage management or wine sales with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, and local beverage laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee beverage department activities and manage staff.
• Ensure high levels of guest service and compliance with health codes.
• Analyze beverage department profits and manage inventory.

Skills

Beverage Management

Wine Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Beverage Management/Wine Sales

Supervisory Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Winemaking Database

Job description

City Winery is looking for Beverage Manager in Boston, MA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3035417296 is live since 2025-01-14 16:42:59.

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery delivers the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate about sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Position Summary

The Beverage Manager oversees and manages the local property’s beverage programs and staff, interacts with guests to ensure hospitable service, and focuses on promoting and maximizing wine sales. This position is designed to strengthen City Winery’s positioning as a food, beverage, and service-centric destination with a focus on hospitality and education, highlighting our offerings through the promotion and sales of City Winery produced wines, alongside beverages from producers around the world.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must have a minimum of 3+ years of beverage management/wine sales experience or relevant experience.
2. Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience and exceptional leadership skills.
3. Strong knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits, their origin, taste, ingredients, and service.
4. Current knowledge of local beverage market, its offerings, limits, and beverage-related laws.
5. High integrity, work ethic, and unparalleled passion for hospitality, food, wine, and music.
6. Ability to successfully multi-task, delegate, and manage several projects at once in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
7. Ability to respectfully mentor, train, develop, and hold teams accountable to expectations.
8. Understanding of costing and inventory required.
9. Professional and effective communication skills.
10. Superior organization skills and attention to detail.
11. Flexible and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
12. Must be familiar with forklift: press loading, barrel stacking.
13. Must have proficient computer and technological skills including Microsoft Word and Excel; winemaking database experience preferred.
14. Ability to perform physical requirements of the position including standing for extended periods, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, and able to lift, carry, push, pull weight of at least 50 lb.
15. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed.

Overview of Responsibilities

1. Oversee day-to-day activities of the beverage department.
2. Responsible for direct management and oversight of all wine and beverage staff, alongside the General Manager.
3. Ensure a high level of guest service is consistently provided and listen/respond to guest and employee concerns and questions.
4. Ensure that all beverage products served meet the established specifications and standards.
5. Train and enforce practical application of all Health Code requirements and ensure all health and regulatory compliance is followed.
6. Responsible for the knowledge of all alcohol laws and ordinances and the implementation of these requirements.
7. Ensure the proper level of service is provided based on forecasted needs. Work with other management to ensure proper management & staff coverage at all times through effective, methodical scheduling and planning.
8. Complete required daily financial tools and reports, and ensure that all revenues are captured and reported accurately.
9. Execute and audit beverage inventory and cost control systems and processes.
10. Analyze and evaluate beverage department profits and loss statements and make recommendations as to alternative courses of action.
11. Participate in matters pertaining to the purchase of products. Ensure all products necessary for beverage operations are ordered and delivered in a timely fashion.
12. Support in planning and execution of beverage-related events, as needed.
13. Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and comfortable work environment for employees and guests; creating a positive work environment that fosters harmony and growth.
14. Ensure that all bars and beverage equipment is operated safely and with reasonable care, reporting mechanical problems to the proper department for repair. Generate and track work orders as needed.
15. Lead beverage department personnel in the proper performance of their duties; leading by positive example at all times.
16. Conduct, attend, and satisfactorily complete all training as needed.
17. Perform all other duties as per business need.

About Us

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award-winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that; we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world-class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of top-notch events & experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.