Beverage Manager

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Sioux City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing the management and operational effectiveness of bars and other related beverage outlets within the property.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong and accurate money handling skills
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and ability to operate point-of-sale systems
• Knowledge of wines, alcohol, and mixed drinks as well as gaming operations etiquette
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Degree in relevant field preferred
• Two years of progressive experience in high-volume food and beverage operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the hiring, training, development, and supervision of beverage staff
• Prepare Team Member schedules, organizes workloads and staff assignments as well as trains, motivates and evaluates beverage staff
• Updates beverage menus and ensures all team members are properly trained on recipes
• Develops long- and short-range financial objectives to liquor sales while maintaining budgeted labor and staffing levels
• Manages department’s financial data and related documents to maintain effective cost and portion controls in the department
• Works alongside department management to review beverage activities and implement companywide and local sales promotions
• Assists bartenders and beverage servers in general duties as needed (i.e., drink preparation)
• Ensures guest satisfaction through constant interactions with guests and team members throughout the facility
• Communicates to management in a timely fashion of any guest compliments or complaints
• Maintains and enforces compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED