Director, Beverage
West Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 06/29/20
Job Summary
This individual manages all activities of the beverage function for the organization. S/he will run an efficient, effective, and profitable beverage operation across all venues under the leadership and direction of the General Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Direct all activities of the national beverage program
- Ensures the implementation of all corporate annual beverage program initiatives
- Coordinates the development and implementation of beverage programs that support concept clarity and take advantage of local beverage opportunities
- Provides necessary beverage training with emphasis on sales, service, and product knowledge to ensure operational success
- Creates concept appropriate wine list enhancements, beverage lists, recipes and menu collateral
- Maintain strong working relationships with the client and business partners by providing leadership and direction for beverage operations and purchasing
- Maintain the highest standards of beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through excellent customer service
- Responsible for innovative drink menu development
- Monitor beverage inventory and pricing on a daily basis regarding changes to restaurant bar menus
- Develop and institute beverage training to F&B team
- Provides the necessary beverage cost management tools to operations for successful cost management
- Ensures beverage cost and operational efficiency and great guest beverage experience by providing standard operating procedures and ongoing training for team members
- Ensures competitive pricing and product through regular research
- Ensures all security, safety, and sanitation standards are met
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5-7 years food & beverage management experience in the contract foodservice industry, preferably in sports and entertainment venues.
- Possess extensive wine, beer and beverage spirits knowledge
- Possess knowledge of applicable local, state, federal, province and other applicable laws within the multiple locations jurisdictions
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills.
- Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
- Must be flexible to work extend hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of accounting policy and procedures and POS Systems is required.
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