Food and Beverage Manager

Job Description Ignite your career while overseeing a symphony of flavors and libations that redefine the art of beverage service. Seamlessly blend your passion for excellence with strategic management skills to curate an exceptional team and unforgettable environment! Develop and curate the overall beverage program, including creating and updating menus, selecting wines and spirits, and staying abreast of industry trends. Oversee the procurement, storage, and tracking of beverage inventory to ensure optimal levels, minimize waste, and control costs. Train and supervise bar staff, ensuring they deeply understand the beverage offerings, maintain high service standards, and comply with responsible alcohol service practices. Implement and enforce quality control measures for all beverages, including proper preparation, presentation, and adherence to recipe standards. Manage the beverage budget, monitor sales performance, analyze cost‑effectiveness, and implement strategies to maximize profitability. Develop and execute strategies to enhance the overall customer experience, such as organizing tastings, promotions, and special events centered around the beverage program. Cultivate and maintain relationships with beverage suppliers and distributors, negotiate contracts, and stay informed about new products and market trends. Qualifications Expert knowledge of wines, champagne, fortified wines, beer and spirits. Expert knowledge of current beverage service procedures, current international, national and local trends, wine tools, service, and culture. Prior experience curating a cellar. Experience with beverage menu development and implementation. Certified or Advanced Diploma from Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET equivalent. Compensation Targeted compensation rate: $65,000-$75,000 annually. This exempt position offers a competitive compensation package presented by Auberge Collection. #J-18808-Ljbffr