Beverage Manager

Compass Group•Bentonville, AR

2d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a Beverage Manager to oversee beverage operations at Tower Bar at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Music on the Green at The Momentary. The role spans an upscale museum setting and an outdoor concert venue, and is responsible for service excellence, beverage programming, team development, and memorable guest experiences. The manager partners with catering, culinary, operations, and event teams across the Bentonville campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, catering, restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military foodservice, or similar environments.
Knowledge of beverage operations, inventory management, purchasing, and cost control practices.
Experience managing schedules, staffing plans, and payroll processes.
Understanding of cash handling procedures and point-of-sale systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification or Department of Health Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily beverage operations for Tower Bar and Music on the Green programming.
Manage beverage ordering, receiving, inventory controls, and product storage.
Conduct inventory reconciliations and oversee inter-unit product transfers.
Create staff schedules and support payroll administration.
Ensure consistent execution of service standards and beverage program initiatives.
Support menu planning and beverage development, including seasonal offerings and specialty cocktails.
Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members.
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment focused on exceptional guest experiences.
Maintain compliance with sanitation, alcohol service, safety, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate beverage operations for concerts, special events, and catering functions.
Monitor financial performance and operate within established budgets.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, guest satisfaction, and business performance.
Collaborate with culinary, operations, and event teams to execute successful programs across all venues.
Perform other duties as assigned.