Beverage Manager

Boar's Head Resort; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Resort is seeking a Beverage Manager to lead the beverage program across resort outlets. You will oversee selection, purchasing, stocking, and merchandising of beverages, while coordinating with food & beverage teams to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, inventory control, and vendor relations, with a focus on cost management and guest experience in a high-volume resort setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in hospitality management.
• 2–5 years of Beverage Manager experience in high-volume settings.
• Knowledge of cuisine types and service styles.
• Ability to analyze profit and loss statements and budgets.
• Strong leadership and staff management ability.
• Punctuality and availability for varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full inventory on alcohol supply.
• Build relationships with local suppliers.
• Oversee beverage procurement, preparation and service.
• Train and supervise staff; create beverage menu.
• Improve beverage program while controlling costs.
• Ensure bars are well-stocked and clean.
• Monitor inventory to minimize waste.

Skills

Communication skills

Guest relations

Leadership

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

"

Salary Description

65,0000 yearly