Beverage Manager

Trump Miami Resort Management LLC

About The Position

Organize and manage the activities of the Food & Beverage departments, including but not limited to the Kitchen, Banquet Operations, Restaurants, Room Service and Bars (if applicable), to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits and insure outstanding customer service. The Beverage Manager partners closely with outlet leaders to support daily operations while driving innovation, consistency, and profitability throughout the beverage portfolio.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of restaurant operations including foods, beverages, supervisory aspects, service techniques, and guest interaction.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and associates, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and to collect accurate information and to resolve problems.
Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
Interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction.
High School graduate or equivalent required.
At least five years experience in related field preferred.
Expert level knowledge of Whiskey and Spirits.
Experience with supervision of associates required.
Food Service Sanitation certification.
Alcohol Service permit (if state required).
CPR certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Resort restaurant management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly manage and oversee the Experience Salon, including programming, guest experiences, tastings, events, and premium spirit activations.
Serve as the subject matter expert for spirits, with advanced knowledge of whiskey (bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, and world whiskeys), spirits, liqueurs, and mixology trends.
Curate, develop, and maintain beverage menus, spirit selections, cocktail programs, and wine/beer offerings in collaboration with culinary and operations leadership.
Lead beverage-driven experiences such as spirit tastings, pairing dinners, educational seminars, and exclusive guest events.
Support outlet leaders with daily operations, staffing strategies, service execution, and guest engagement while maintaining a strong floor presence.
Establish and enforce beverage standards, recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines across all outlets.
Manage beverage cost controls including purchasing, inventory, receiving, storage, and waste prevention to achieve budgeted cost and profit goals.
Analyze sales trends, guest preferences, and market data to drive revenue growth and enhance the overall beverage strategy.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, brand standards, and local, state, and federal regulations related to alcohol service, safety, and sanitation.
Hire, train, coach, and develop beverage leaders, bartenders, and service staff, with a strong focus on spirits education, upselling, and guest storytelling.
Conduct regular audits, tastings, and performance reviews to maintain consistency and excellence.
Participate in the development of the annual budget for the restaurant; develop short and long term financial operating plans.
Attend mandatory meetings including divisional meetings, departmental meetings, associate meetings, etc.
In emergencies, perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.