Beverage Manager

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HOST PROPERTIES INC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boar’s Head is seeking a Beverage Manager to lead the beverage program across resort outlets, ensuring proper ordering, stocking, and inventory management. You will collaborate with teams on preparation, health and safety measures, and compliant alcohol service.

The role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and experience in high-volume beverage operations, with a focus on menu development and supplier relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or equivalent experience.
• At least 2-5 years of experience as a Beverage Manager in a high-volume, high-quality organization.
• Technical knowledge of all types of cuisine and various types of service.
• Ability to analyze and interpret profit and loss statements and budgets.
• Ability to effectively lead and direct large staff.
• Responsible for arriving to work on-time or early for scheduled shift, in all weather conditions and as called upon.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent guest relations skills.
• Clean, valid Virginia driver's license.
• Willingness to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full inventory on adequate alcohol supply.
• Building close business relationships and working with local suppliers.
• Knowledge of local alcohol regulations and responsible alcohol service practices.
• The Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the beverage department, including the selection, procurement, preparation, and service of beverages.
• This role involves managing the beverage inventory, training, and supervising staff, and creating a beverage menu that aligns with the restaurant's concept and customer preferences.
• You will strive to improve the beverage program while maintaining cost control and compliance with regulations.
• Source and purchase beverages from suppliers and distributors.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize waste and maintain cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Alcohol service knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or equivalent experience

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

TITLE: Beverage Manager

DEPARTMENT: Food &Beverage

REPORTS TO: Director of Food & Beverage

JOB OVERVIEW

The Beverage Manager will be the tourism expert in charge of planning the beverage order. You will be responsible for overseeing the selection, purchase, and stocking of beverages for the resort outlets. As the beverage manager, your job duties will include checking and replenishing storeroom inventory, placing orders with suppliers, and bookkeeping. In this role, you will be working with the team on proper food and drink preparation, kitchen health and safety techniques, and legal alcoholic beverage service.

Additional qualifications include strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Resort Outlets (The Mill Room, Racquets, Birdwood Grill and Banquets). Administrative offices, meeting rooms and function spaces, including all outdoor functions and off-premises events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain full inventory on adequate alcohol supply.
• Building close business relationships and working with local suppliers.
• Knowledge of local alcohol regulations and responsible alcohol service practices.
• The Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the beverage department, including the selection, procurement, preparation, and service of beverages.
• This role involves managing the beverage inventory, training, and supervising staff, and creating a beverage menu that aligns with the restaurant's concept and customer preferences.
• You will strive to improve the beverage program while maintaining cost control and compliance with regulations.
• Source and purchase beverages from suppliers and distributors.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize waste and maintain cost control.

• You will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience for customers and contributing to the resort’s profitability.

• Ensures the bars are well-stocked and clean.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or equivalent experience.
• At least 2-5 years of experience as a Beverage Manager in a high-volume, high
• quality organization.
• Technical knowledge of all types of cuisine and various types of service.
• Ability to analyze and interpret profit and loss statements and budgets.
• Ability to effectively lead and direct large staff.
• Responsible for arriving to work on-time or early for scheduled shift, in all weather
• conditions and as called upon.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent guest relations skills.
• Clean, valid Virginia driver's license.
• Willingness to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees must learn and comply with all Resort safety rules; must always use appropriate safety equipment; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.

This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

GUEST SERVICE COMMITMENT

"I acknowledge that the Forbes Travel Guide Standards and the AAA Four Diamond Service

Standards at The Boar’s Head have been explained to me. I understand that I am personally

responsible for creating an environment of hospitality through my daily actions. The Boar’s Head will

continue in their commitment to guest service through new initiatives and processes. I am aware it

is my obligation to acquire knowledge of any new standards and participate in continued training.

The Boar’s Head is committed to being Virginia’s most outstanding resort, defined by its spectacular

setting and passion for personalized service. As an associate of The Boar’s Head, I will adhere to

these standards and strive to uphold them throughout the duration of my employment."