Beverage Program Manager – Bars & Lounges

Makeready; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

Company-matched 401k

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

The Greenleigh River Oaks in Houston is seeking a Beverage Manager to lead beverage operations across bars, lounges, and programs. This role partners with property leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and memorable guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years in beverage management, strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer and cocktails, and proven ability to train and develop teams while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of beverage, bar, or hospitality management experience.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktails, and responsible alcohol service.
• Experience developing beverage menus and managing beverage programs.
• Proven experience leading, training, and developing hospitality teams.
• Financial acumen with experience managing beverage inventory, labor, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all hotel beverage outlets, including bars, lounges, and beverage service.
• Maintain exceptional beverage quality, presentation, service execution, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop, implement, and uphold beverage service, appearance, and operational standards.
• Hire, train, mentor, and manage bartenders and beverage team members.
• Lead regular team meetings to ensure consistent communication and service excellence.
• Manage beverage purchasing, inventory, ordering, and cost controls to achieve financial goals.
• Assist with budgeting, labor management, payroll, and beverage cost analysis.
• Develop seasonal cocktail menus, wine and beer selections, and promotional beverage programs.
• Partner with Culinary, Sales, Marketing, and Banquet teams to support events and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all alcohol service regulations, health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Monitor beverage industry trends to keep offerings innovative and competitive.

Skills

Beverage management

Team leadership

Cost controls

Guest service

Cocktails & beverages

Menu development

Job description

The Greenleigh River Oaks in Houston is seeking a Beverage Manager to lead beverage operations across bars, lounges, and programs. This role partners with property leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and memorable guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years in beverage management, strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer and cocktails, and proven ability to train and develop teams while controlling costs.