Beverage Manager

BallenIsles Country Club • Okatie, SC

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Oldfield Club is seeking a full-time Beverage Manager to lead and elevate the Club's beverage program. This role is responsible for the day-to-day beverage operations across various outlets, including supporting banquets and events. The Beverage Manager will play a key role in developing standards, systems, menus, training, and service culture during the Club's ongoing clubhouse renovation and Food and Beverage program evolution. The position requires a blend of operational leadership, creativity, financial accountability, and a passion for hospitality, with the ideal candidate being comfortable with member interaction, menu development, team coaching, cost analysis, and inventory management. The role emphasizes creating a personal and exceptional member experience, understanding that profitability and hospitality work together.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive beverage, bar, restaurant, hotel, resort, or private club management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing beverage cost, inventory, purchasing, and pricing.
• Previous experience leading and developing a service team.
• Strong understanding of responsible alcohol service and applicable regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable working in a high-touch hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, and current beverage trends.
• Proficiency with POS systems, inventory systems, Microsoft Office, and related technology.

Nice To Haves

• Beverage certifications such as WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, BarSmarts, or equivalent are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day beverage operations throughout the Club.
• Manage the popular Wine Club program.
• Establish and maintain consistently high standards for beverage quality, presentation, service, and hospitality.
• Develop and maintain beverage menus for the Rookery, Magnolia Room, banquets, and special events.
• Create seasonal and signature cocktail programs that reflect current trends while remaining appropriate for the Oldfield membership.
• Oversee the Club's wine program, including selections, pricing, inventory, presentation, and staff education.
• Develop creative beverage experiences, tastings, pairings, member events, and other programming.
• Ensure beverage offerings complement the culinary program and overall Club experience.
• Maintain awareness of emerging beverage trends and introduce appropriate concepts to the Club.
• Manage beverage purchasing, receiving, storage, organization, and inventory.
• Maintain appropriate beverage pars and ensure product availability without unnecessary overstock.
• Monitor beverage cost, pricing, margins, waste, breakage, and variance.
• Establish and maintain appropriate beverage pricing in partnership with the Director of Food and Beverage.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain strong relationships with beverage distributors, suppliers, and representatives.
• Ensure all beverage areas are clean, organized, properly stocked, and professionally presented.
• Develop and maintain beverage standards, recipes, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable South Carolina alcohol laws and Club policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop bartenders and beverage service staff.
• Establish clear expectations for service, product knowledge, appearance, and professionalism.
• Conduct ongoing beverage education, including wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, responsible alcohol service, and service standards.
• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and genuine hospitality.
• Schedule and deploy beverage staff appropriately based on business levels and member activity.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing training initiatives.
• Provide regular feedback and performance coaching to beverage team members.
• Build positive and professional relationships with Club members and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the operation and actively engage with members.
• Recognize member preferences and use that knowledge to personalize service.
• Respond professionally to member feedback and service concerns.
• Anticipate member needs and consistently look for opportunities to exceed expectations.
• Support Club events, tournaments, social functions, wine dinners, holiday events, and other member experiences.
• Work closely with the Director of Food and Beverage and Food and Beverage Operations Manager to establish and execute the Club's overall beverage strategy.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership on wine pairings, cocktail programs, menus, and special events.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Managers, Banquet team, and other Club departments to ensure seamless beverage service.
• Participate in planning and implementation related to the ongoing clubhouse renovation.
• Assist in developing beverage equipment, bar layouts, storage requirements, operating procedures, and service standards for renovated spaces.

Benefits

• Club membership privileges/employee benefits as applicable
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee dining and other Club benefits as applicable
• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation – Eligibility for Bonuses, Commissions, Employee Meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed