Beverage Program Lead - Wine & Spirits Expert

Ballyhoo Hospitality; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus potential

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Dining incentives across 15+ concepts

Job summary

Ballyhoo Hospitality seeks an experienced Beverage Manager to oversee the beverage program for a designated restaurant within the group. The role focuses on wine and spirits leadership, cost management, and staff education.

The Beverage Manager will collaborate with the Beverage Director, train Front of House teams, and ensure service excellence while maintaining Ballyhoo standards across the concept.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Sommelier certification or equivalent experience preferred in upscale environments.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Strong interest in creating exceptional guest experiences through hospitality.
• Solutions-oriented with ability to support restaurant goals.
• Experience with Toast, Resy, Hotschedules, or R365 preferred.
• Familiarity with diverse culinary styles and optimal beverage pairings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Beverage Director on menu development.
• Conduct weekly beverage inventory and manage beverage costs within budget.
• Direct and participate in beverage service during operations.
• Serve as primary contact for wine service with deep knowledge of the wine list.
• Train and develop staff on beverage knowledge.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of beverage equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wine & spirits knowledge

Communication skills

Hospitality mindset

Staff training

Restaurant software proficiency

Education

Sommelier certification or equivalent

Tools

Toast

Resy

Hotschedules

R365

Job description

Ballyhoo Hospitality seeks an experienced Beverage Manager to oversee the beverage program for a designated restaurant within the group. The role focuses on wine and spirits leadership, cost management, and staff education.

The Beverage Manager will collaborate with the Beverage Director, train Front of House teams, and ensure service excellence while maintaining Ballyhoo standards across the concept.