Beverage Manager - Chevre

Think Hospitality; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips/Service

Employee meals

Staff benefits

Job summary

Chevre in Miami is seeking a Full-Time Beverage Manager to lead front-of-house operations, bar program, and guest experience in a fine-dining setting.

You will manage FOH staff, coordinate with kitchen leadership, oversee the beverage program, inventory, and events, while upholding Chevre's standards of hospitality and presentation. This role requires leadership, wine knowledge, and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and ability to mentor and develop service staff.
• Deep knowledge of food and beverage service, including wine.
• Excellent communication and guest-focused service under pressure.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks and events.
• Commitment to high standards of quality, presentation, and hospitality.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily FOH operations (dining room, bar, reservations, events).
• Manage and mentor FOH staff: hiring, training, scheduling, reviews.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar leadership for coordinated service.
• Maintain high standards of food, beverage, and service quality.
• Oversee beverage program inventory, costs, and supplier relations.
• Coordinate reservations, private events, and large tables.
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Promote Chevre's brand identity and guest experience standards.
• Develop and execute promotional events and beverage updates.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Wine knowledge

Job description

Chevre the world's finest cheese house is now hiring a Full-Time Beverage Manager.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily front-of-house operations (dining room, bar, reservations, events) to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality guest service.
• Manage and mentor FOH staff: hiring, training, scheduling, performance reviews - fostering a team environment rooted in hospitality and professionalism.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar leadership to ensure timely, coordinated service from order to plate/glass.
• Maintain high standards of food, beverage, and service quality - upholding Chevre's standards for presentation, consistency, and hospitality.
• Oversee inventory control and ordering for the beverage program (wine and bar supplies); monitor costs, portion control, and supplier relationships.
• Work with management to coordinate reservations, private events, and large tables - optimizing seating capacity, flow, and guest satisfaction.
• Enforce compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Promote the restaurant's brand identity, culture, and guest experience standards - ensuring every guest feels welcomed, valued, and immersed in the Chevre experience.
• Assist in developing and executing promotional events, seasonal menu rollouts, and beverage menu updates (wine/cocktails), in line with the restaurant's concept.

Qualifications & Skills (must‐haves)

• Strong leadership and team-management skills; ability to mentor, motivate, and develop a high-performing service team.
• Deep knowledge of food and beverage service, including extensive wine knowledge US and abroad; wine-list management experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to deliver outstanding guest experiences under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple tasks (staff scheduling, inventory, events, service flow).
• Commitment to high standards of quality, presentation, and hospitality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak hours typical of fine-dining service.
• (Preferred) Prior experience working in restaurants with gourmet cuisine or wine-forward beverage programs.

What We Offer / Why You Should Apply

• Join a prestigious respected brand with culinary tradition and a fresh, vibrant presence in Miami.
• Work in a beautifully designed, art-forward environment - combining high-end dining with creative, stylish ambiance.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the FOH team, influence service standards, and contribute to the ongoing success of Chevre.
• Potential for professional development, growth, and advancement within the restaurant and hospitality group.
• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience), plus potential perks (tips/service, possible employee meals, staff benefits - to be defined).