Events Beverage Lead | Stock, Service & Weddings

Profile Personnel Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel Ltd in East London is seeking an experienced Beverage Manager to lead its bar and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining stock control and operational efficiency.

You will manage stock, suppliers and purchasing, lead a hands-on team, and plan beverage requirements for weddings, functions and conferences, balancing first-class service with profit margins.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Beverage Manager or Bar Manager.
• Strong knowledge of beverage operations, stock management and purchasing.
• Experience planning functions and events.
• Demonstrated leadership and team motivation.
• Understanding of costing, wastage and stock control.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on leader in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service and safety.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar and beverage operations with excellent service and presentation.
• Manage beverage purchasing, stock levels, ordering, receiving, storage and rotation.
• Conduct regular stock takes and investigate variances and wastage.
• Monitor beverage costs and maintain appropriate profit margins.
• Ensure the bar is stocked, organised and ready for daily service and events.
• Plan beverage requirements for weddings, functions and conferences.
• Ensure sufficient stock, equipment and staff for each event.
• Lead and train the beverage team, including scheduling.
• Collaborate with Events, Kitchen and Front of House for seamless service.
• Liaise with suppliers on orders, deliveries and pricing.
• Maintain purchasing records and beverage administration.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and operational.
• Uphold responsible alcohol service and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve beverage service and guest experience.

Skills

Beverage management

Stock control

Team leadership

Events planning

Supplier liaison

Job description

Profile Personnel Ltd in East London is seeking an experienced Beverage Manager to lead its bar and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining stock control and operational efficiency.

You will manage stock, suppliers and purchasing, lead a hands-on team, and plan beverage requirements for weddings, functions and conferences, balancing first-class service with profit margins.