Beverage Program Manager - Restaurant Leadership

Bar And Club; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Insurance coverage

Restaurant discounts

Professional training

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in Plainfield, IL is hiring a Restaurant Beverage Manager for a full-time role. The position oversees cocktail, beer, and wine operations, with responsibilities spanning inventory, pricing decisions, menu updates, vendor communication, and staff development.

The role requires leadership across shifts, coordination with the senior bar manager and sommelier, and a focus on cost control, guest experience, and timely program execution.

Qualifications

• Restaurant beverage program knowledge and leadership experience.
• Ability to recruit, onboard and train BOH staff.
• Strong vendor management and cost-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead beverage program from ordering to service, including inventory and pricing decisions.
• Maintain vendor relationships and coordinate with the senior bar manager and sommelier.
• Recruit, onboard, train and develop BOH staff; monitor high-cost items and supplies.
• Manage shift coverage, keep the beverage area organized and support sales.

Skills

Beverage management

Team leadership

Vendor relationships

Cost control

Recruiting & training

Inventory & pricing

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in Plainfield, IL is hiring a Restaurant Beverage Manager for a full-time role. The position oversees cocktail, beer, and wine operations, with responsibilities spanning inventory, pricing decisions, menu updates, vendor communication, and staff development.

The role requires leadership across shifts, coordination with the senior bar manager and sommelier, and a focus on cost control, guest experience, and timely program execution.