Beverage Manager - Oak Room

The Oak Room; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Five Hospitality in Washington DC invites a seasoned Beverage Manager to lead the bar and lounge operations, shaping an elevated hospitality experience in Georgetown.

You will recruit and develop the bar team, manage inventory and budgets, ensure beverage quality, and collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house leaders to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a management role in fine dining hospitality/nightlife/bars.
• Self-motivated with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bar and lounge operations, ensuring exceptional service and a premium guest experience.
• Recruit, train, coach, and schedule the bar team to uphold professionalism and teamwork.
• Oversee beverage inventory, ordering, cost controls, budgeting, and revenue performance.
• Ensure beverages are prepared and presented according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Collaborate with General Manager on labor planning and with kitchen/FOH leadership for seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Fine dining

Hospitality experience

Multitasking

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington DC - Washington DC, DC 20007

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Beverage Manager

Job Description

Ten Five Hospitality is excited to announce the launch of a new restaurant and lounge concept in Georgetown. We are seeking dynamic, experienced professionals to join our team as we create an elevated dining experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining service & a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

Position Summary

The Beverage Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in the daily operations of the front of house, with primary oversight of the bar and lounge experience. This position is responsible for leading bar operations, cultivating a culture of exceptional hospitality, and ensuring the highest standards of service, beverage quality, and presentation. The Beverage Manager oversees the recruitment, training, development, scheduling, and performance of the bar team while maintaining an elevated guest experience that reflects the restaurant's commitment to excellence.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead all daily bar and lounge operations, ensuring exceptional service, efficiency, and an elevated guest experience.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and develop the bar team while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Oversee beverage inventory, ordering, cost controls, budgeting, and revenue performance to meet financial objectives.
• Ensure all beverages are prepared and presented according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with all health, sanitation, safety, and alcohol service regulations, as well as Company policies.
• Partner with the General Manager on labor planning and scheduling to optimize service levels and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service during daily operations, private events, and peak business periods.
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and urgency, consistently delivering a luxury hospitality experience.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness throughout the bar, lounge, and front-of-house areas.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and financial controls in accordance with company standards.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of all food and beverage offerings and communicate effectively with both front- and back-of-house teams to ensure cohesive guest experience.
• Effectively communicates with the team and to restaurant leadership and ownership.
• All other duties assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motions.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

Skills/Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a management role in fine dining hospitality/nightlife/ bars.
• Passionate about hospitality, food and beverage and morale/culture.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively multi-task, and drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.