Beverage Manager

Fontainebleau Las Vegas•Las Vegas, NV

12d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Beverage Manager coordinates and oversees beverage service activities in their designated area(s) in order to meet division standards. This role involves overseeing conceptual elements of venue operations, managing beverage ordering and par levels, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining high standards for beverage quality and service. The manager is responsible for financial management to meet budget guidelines, conducting staff training, and ensuring readiness for service.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in overall cocktail, beverage & lounge/bar operations.
Complete knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Extensive cocktail program technical knowledge and current culinary trends.
Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP.
Ability to execute on guidelines for proper staffing to maximize efficiency and minimize labor costs.
Strong overall knowledge of drink menu preparation and presentation.
Proficient in operational financial management accountability and budgeting.
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with guests, management, Members, and other outside contacts.
Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the organization through engaging, developing, and mentoring individuals and teams.
Ability to lead and mentor a team.
Ability to maintain knowledge of local competition and general industry trends.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills; be able to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays, nights, and weekends.
Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and communicate verbally in English.
Written communication skills in English may also be required.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of in food and beverage management in a supervisory capacity for a high-volume beverage operation preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the conceptual elements of each venue’s operation, including service style, ambiance, menu design, and other distinctive features that align with the venue’s vision.
Assist in overseeing the ordering and maintaining of par levels for each beverage outlet.
Manage Health & Safety requirements of the business according to division standards.
Strive for consistent adherence to established standards for beverage quality and service by monitoring drink preparation, presentation, and guest interactions. Implement regular quality checks, provide corrective feedback when necessary, and train team members to maintain excellence in both product and service delivery.
Respond quickly and positively to guests’ questions, requests, problems, and complaints, and resolve them effectively and consistently.
Maintain overall knowledge of the resort and provide proactive assistance to guest when appropriate using clear and concise conversation.
Manage the business finances to meet budget guidelines while maintaining high quality standards for internal and external guests.
Ensure good safety practices of Members and guests, assisting in the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures.
Check daily condition of facility and equipment, ensuring all malfunctions are reported immediately to the Facilities department.
Conduct department orientation, line-ups, and training to meet departmental requirements.
Ensure all staff have a thorough understanding of the food and beverage menus, including the wine offerings, to provide accurate recommendations and exceptional guest service.
Forecast staff requirements and prepare work roster.
Maintain effective cost and portion controls and requisition supplies to meet par stock.
Inspect, plan, and ensure staff, facilities and materials are ready for service each day.
Ensure work area is left clean and organized at all times.