Beverage Manager (Sommelier)/Front House Manager

Mercer Street Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid sick time

Employee Dining Discount

Job summary

Mercer Street Hospitality is looking for an experienced full-time Beverage Manager at Bowery Meat Company. This role requires strong leadership to oversee our beverage program and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The Beverage Manager will supervise team performance, maintain beverage inventory, and ensure compliance with company policies. A salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 is offered, dependent on experience, alongside benefits such as health insurance and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on business needs.
• Professional demeanor promoting respectful interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all floor service supervision.
• Engage team members through pre-shift meetings.
• Manage expectations, processes, and multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Dynamic personality

Excellent communication

Team management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office – Word

Microsoft Office – Excel

Job description

Bowery Meat Company is hiring for an experienced full-time beverage manager (Sommelier)/Front of House Manager. Our ideal talent embodies both hospitality and a thoughtful approach to guest experiences, works well in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, and is passionate about providing superb hospitality to our members and their guests.

Position Summary

The Beverage Manager is responsible for ensuring the excellence, creativity, brand promise, and profitability of the wine beverage program within the restaurant. The Beverage Manager will serve as a leader, educator, coach, and mentor to the Bar and Service Teams by inspiring and teaching skills that will elevate the core values and mission of the brand. The Beverage Manager will work with Senior leadership to make decisions that impact the financial health of the business and do so in a way that is aligned with the culture and policies of the company.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for all floor service supervision
• Provide multi‑unit support
• Work on the floor during service with an emphasis on beverage sales; upsell at all possible opportunities
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all wine, sake, beer, spirits, specialty cocktails, teas and sodas and all non‑alcoholic beverages
• Attend all food and beverage training classes
• Ensure that all beverage changes are executed properly with necessary communication and educational focus
• Ensure that all POS systems, inventory systems, beverage lists, and any other information related to the selling of beverage are understood by the team and remain accurate and up‑to‑date
• Engage all team members by hosting pre‑shift meetings with a focus on the standards of service, large parties, and PX guests
• Work within the determined creative vision and focus of each business
• Oversee maintenance/cleanliness of all decanters, wine stations and all storage areas pertaining to beverage
• Promote updated knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems
• Enforce disciplinary actions as needed
• Ensure all staff members are properly trained and up‑to‑date on wine and liquor laws
• Ensure that company policies and procedures, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements are implemented and followed
• Manage expectations, processes, and multiple projects simultaneously
• Operate ethically to protect the image of the company
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience
• Dynamic personality, social, outgoing, and self‑motivated with superior interpersonal and interactive skills
• Excellent communication and follow‑up skills with immaculate execution
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Able to work independently and make the right decisions for the business
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including email, written, phone, and verbal
• Highly organized and detailed
• Professional demeanor and appearance, promoting respectful and professional interactions with all guests and staff
• Advanced PC knowledge and comprehension (Microsoft Office – Word, InDesign & Excel)
• Coordinate multiple tasks such as food, beverage, and labor cost while maintaining required standards of operation in daily restaurant activities
• Proven experience demonstrating attention to detail, speed, and accuracy of tasks
• Self‑disciplined, shows initiative, possesses leadership ability, and is outgoing
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills through the ability to diagnose and develop solutions
• Ability to work flexible hours and maintain a schedule availability flexible to the business demands
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success

Physical Requirements

• Perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Move about on foot to accomplish tasks, including frequent movements from place to place within the property; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently; otherwise move in a constantly changing environment
• Climb steps regularly

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is between $80,000 and $90,000 per year, dependent on experience. Determination of pay depends on factors such as prior employment history, job‑related knowledge, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth
• Health, dental, and vision benefits offered in accordance with the ACA
• Pre‑tax transportation benefits
• Paid sick time
• AFLAC and 401K options
• Employee Dining Discount

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mercer Street Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. It is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

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