Beverage Manager

NAEUN Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NAEUN Hospitality is seeking a passionate Beverage Manager to enhance the Naro beverage program at their renowned restaurant in New York. The role encompasses managing beverage offerings, leading the front of house team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will possess extensive beverage knowledge and excel in a high-paced, service-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance after 90 days

Binnaul Bonus based on performance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Quarterly R & D stipend

401k

ATO Scholarship

Employee Recognition Awards

Employee discounts at company restaurants

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, NYC-mandated Sick Leave

Family Meals

Qualifications

• Extensive beverage knowledge from wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic offerings.
• Ability to maintain high quality in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional floor presence and passion for guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bar and wine program, including personnel management.
• Oversee guest relations and ensure a memorable dining experience.
• Conduct inventory and manage cost controls effectively.

Skills

Beverage knowledge

Guest experience

Floor presence

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workplace

Adobe InDesign

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About NARO:

Co-founders Chef Junghyun 'JP' Park & CEO Ellia Park, and Naeun Hospitality (the highly acclaimed team behind Atoboy [2016] , Atomix [2018]) and NARO (2022) are currently seeking talented Front-of-House Managers to join our growing team.

About NARO:

Co-founders Chef Junghyun 'JP' Park & CEO Ellia Park, and Naeun Hospitality (the highly acclaimed team behind Atoboy [2016] , Atomix [2018]) and NARO (2022) are currently seeking talented Front-of-House Managers to join our growing team.

Position Overview:

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Beverage Manager to join and grow the Naro beverage program. The Beverage Manager reports directly to the NA:EUN Hospitality Beverage Director, and is responsible for helping shape, maintain, and promote the beverage programs.

Beverage Manager responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Bar and Wine program management, including beverage personnel management.
• Weekly Purchasing and Monthly Inventory Take.
• Beverage Program Cost Control.
• Leading the front of house team, before, during and after service - making sure that the team is prepared and ready before, focused and performing during, and constructively looking for opportunities for improvement afterwards.
• Managing the floor, including touching tables, monitoring the door, running food, overseeing staff, assisting with beverage service, and working as a liaison between the kitchen team and front of house staff to ensure a smooth service. The AGM will help to orchestrate the flow of service in the dining room and will be integral in curating a memorable experience for our guests.
• Assisting with menu updates and menu printing.
• Opening manager duties, including: restaurant walkthrough to ensure the restaurant is ready for service, preparing daily opening email to leadership team, making staffing adjustments according to business levels, conducting pre-shift meetings with staff, etc.
• Closing manager duties, including: writing daily recaps, reconciling closing banks, filling out all daily financial reports, reviewing and approving time cards, final restaurant walkthrough (and ensuring that the team has performed all closing duties properly), etc.
• Handling and managing guest opportunities, and solving problems as necessary.
• Helping to oversee guest relations - optimizing reservation slots, maintaining detailed notes for our guests, building rapport with returning guests, etc.
• Summarizing trends on guest feedback, following up with team members regarding negative feedback, and highlighting team members that receive positive feedback.
• Coaching and mentoring team members and cultivating an environment of development and continued education of our staff.
• Assisting in the management of front of house team members, including: recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training new hires, and reviewing.
• Assisting in the creation and implementation of systems and procedures for maintenance and operational efficiency (e.g. opening and closing sidework checklists).
• Assisting in the creation and upkeep of training materials.
• Being fully aware of vendor relationships and routine maintenance that pertain to the overall success of the restaurant.
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards.
• Effectively communicating and providing direction to the team, prioritizing tasks and managing demands, so that all daily tasks are completed in a timely and seamless manner.
• Meeting with and coordinating with both front and back of house managers in order to be aligned to the overall goals and objectives of the restaurant and having a strong working knowledge of the financial demands of the operation.
  
  

Qualified candidates must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude, as well as:

• Extensive overall beverage knowledge, from wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic offerings.
• Passion for creating an incredibly memorable guest experience through service and hospitality
• Possess exceptional floor presence
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment effectively without losing focus on priorities and while maintaining a high level of quality
• NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certification and a strong understanding, compliance, and enforcement of all best practices and procedures to maintain excellent restaurant hygiene conditions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workplace
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign is a plus.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Korean food & beverage is a plus but not required
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs if necessary
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant
  
  

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance after 90 days
• Binnaul Bonus based on performace
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Quarterly R & D stipend
• 401k
• ATO Scholarship: a chance to win $1,500 to apply towards the cost of any educational endeavor
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Employee discounts at company restaurants
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, NYC-mandated Sick Leave
• Family Meals
• On site Educational Classes
  
  

NARO and Naeun Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

More detail about NARO part of NA:EUN Hospitality, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/385719-NARO

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Restaurants

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