Restaurant Beverage Manager

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

PTO & holidays

401(k)

BCBS Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RPM Italian, in Washington, DC, is hiring a Restaurant Beverage Manager with 2 years of restaurant management experience to assist the Sr. Bar Manager/Sommelier on the cocktail, beer, and wine program and to lead daily operations.

The role involves managing beverage inventories, vendor relationships, and beverage program changes, while guiding daily opening/closing shifts and supporting guest and employee experience. A competitive salary with quarterly bonus and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience leading beverage programs and teams.
• Strong guest relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage beverage inventories, costs, and pricing with beverage program changes.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and oversee opening/closing procedures.
• Supervise and guide hourly and management teams to ensure a great guest and employee experience.
• Collaborate with GM and senior bar team on budgets, vendor relations, and menu updates.
• Conduct regular inventories and inspect deliveries to control costs.
• Interview, hire, and develop BOH staff as needed.

Skills

Restaurant management

Beverage program

Vendor relations

Leadership

Cost control

Tools

POS systems

Job description

RPM Italian is a modern Italian restaurant showcasing housemade pastas, fresh seafood and celebrated Italian classics in a chic downtown setting.

RPM Italian, D.C. is Hiring Now RESTAURANT BEVERAGE MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a Restaurant Beverage Manager with 2 years of restaurant management experience to assist the Sr. Bar Manager/Sommelier on the cocktail, beer, & wine program as well as lead daily operations. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce.

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• Manage all beverage inventories, cost-outs and pricing updates with lead role in beverage menu changes; manage beer, liquor and wine vendor relationships; work closely with senior bar manager and sommelier
• Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks; oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Skilled in developing guest rapport
• Skilled in leading teams

USD $60,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.