Beverage Manager - Oak Room

The Oak Room - Georgetown•Washington, DC
•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Ten Five Hospitality is launching a new restaurant and lounge concept in Georgetown and is seeking an experienced Beverage Manager to help create an elevated dining experience. The Beverage Manager supports the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in daily front-of-house operations, with primary oversight of the bar and lounge. The role leads bar operations, promotes exceptional hospitality, and upholds high standards for service, beverage quality, and presentation. It also oversees the bar team's recruitment, training, development, scheduling, and performance while maintaining a luxury guest experience. The position includes responsibility for beverage inventory, ordering, cost controls, budgeting, revenue performance, compliance, service readiness, and financial controls. The Beverage Manager collaborates with restaurant leadership and culinary and front-of-house teams to coordinate daily service, private events, and peak periods. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, as well as lifting and bending.

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in a management role in fine dining hospitality, nightlife, or bars.
  • Passion for hospitality, food and beverage, and team morale and culture.
  • Self-motivation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and drive results.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily bar and lounge operations to provide efficient service and an elevated guest experience.
  • Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and develop the bar team while promoting professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Oversee beverage inventory, ordering, cost controls, budgeting, and revenue performance.
  • Ensure beverages are prepared and presented according to established recipes and quality standards.
  • Maintain compliance with health, sanitation, safety, alcohol service regulations, and company policies.
  • Partner with the General Manager on labor planning and scheduling.
  • Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house leadership to coordinate service during daily operations, private events, and peak periods.
  • Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly.
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness in bar, lounge, and front-of-house areas.
  • Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and financial controls.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of food and beverage offerings and communicate with front- and back-of-house teams.
  • Communicate effectively with the team, restaurant leadership, and ownership.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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