Beverage Manager

Four Seasons; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons

Complimentary meals in Wellness Café

401K company match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs and growth

On-site parking

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking an experienced Beverage Manager to lead the strategic vision and execution of the property’s beverage program. You will oversee wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, zero-proof offerings, purchasing, inventory management, financial performance, and education across all Food & Beverage outlets.

You will drive revenue through menu engineering, pricing strategies, and vendor partnerships, while mentoring managers and staff to deliver exceptional guest

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum three years of progressive leadership in luxury hospitality.
• Proven experience managing a comprehensive beverage program with financial success.
• Strong leadership, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting, inventory controls, and menu engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily beverage operations for multiple outlets and maintain Four Seasons service standards.
• Act as Manager on Duty to support restaurant operations, service, and labor management.
• Develop and execute the beverage program strategy across outlets and events.
• Curate beverage offerings and seasonal menus; manage pricing and presentation guidelines.
• Drive beverage revenue and profitability through cost controls and vendor partnerships.
• Monitor costs, variances, and margins to maximize profitability.
• Build relationships with guests, wineries, distilleries, and industry partners.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop bartenders, servers, and support staff.
• Deliver formal beverage education through tastings and certifications.
• Collaborate with culinary and events teams to create wine dinners and pairings.
• Ensure compliance with health, ABC regulations and Four Seasons standards.
• Maintain pricing, recipe accuracy, POS configurations, and inventory records.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality experience

Financial acumen

Beverage program management

Wine/spirits/beer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.

About The Role

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking an experienced and passionate Beverage Manager to lead the strategic vision and execution of the property's beverage program while serving as an operational leader within Coin & Candor and Prosperous Penny.

This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's beverage program, including wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, zero-proof beverages, purchasing, inventory management, financial performance, and beverage education across all Food & Beverage outlets. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional hospitality, strong business acumen, and leadership skills to deliver elevated guest experiences and drive operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily operations within Coin & Candor and Prosperous Penny, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and adherence to Four Seasons service standards.
• Serve as Manager on Duty, supporting restaurant operations, service execution, labor management, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the hotel's beverage program across all Food & Beverage outlets, including Coin & Candor, Prosperous Penny, Onyx, The Cove, Stir, In-Room Dining, Banquets & Catering, and Minibar.
• Curate and maintain wine, spirits, beer, cocktail, coffee, tea, and zero-proof beverage offerings while developing seasonal menus and innovative beverage experiences.
• Lead cocktail innovation, recipe development, beverage standards, and presentation guidelines across the property.
• Drive beverage revenue and profitability through menu engineering, pricing strategies, inventory controls, purchasing practices, and vendor partnerships.
• Monitor beverage costs, inventory variances, product utilization, and contribution margins to maximize profitability.
• Build meaningful relationships with guests, VIPs, wineries, distilleries, vendors, and industry partners.
• Recruit, interview, train, coach, and develop managers, bartenders, servers, and support staff.
• Serve as the hotel's beverage educator through structured training programs, tastings, certifications, and workshops focused on wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, coffee, tea, and responsible alcohol service.
• Partner with culinary, marketing, banquet, and catering teams to create wine dinners, special events, beverage pairings, and unique guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with Four Seasons standards, health department regulations, responsible alcohol service requirements, and ABC regulations.
• Maintain beverage pricing, recipes, POS programming, purchasing documentation, inventory records, and compliance reporting.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum three years of progressive leadership experience within a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant, Michelin-recognized establishment, or similar hospitality environment.
• Previous experience managing a comprehensive beverage program with demonstrated financial success.
• Experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing hospitality teams.
• Advanced knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverage programs.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, cost controls, and menu engineering.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, POS systems, inventory management software, and purchasing platforms.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $83,000 - $88,000
• Company Match 401K Plan
• Complimentary Stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Complimentary Meals in our Wellness Café
• Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your Wellbeing
• Life Insurance
• Complimentary On-Site Parking
• Training Programs and Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth & Development Opportunities

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position
• Open availability required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affimative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal