Beverage Manager

Ballyhoo & The Gage Hospitality seeks an experienced Beverage Manager with a robust background in wine and spirits to join our talented team at Coda Di Volpe in Lakeview.

Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package, bonus potential, 401(k) program, paid parental leave, paid vacation, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 14+ establishments!

Concept overview: Coda di Volpe is a Ballyhoo & The Gage Hospitality concept located in Chicago’s Southport Corridor that celebrates the cuisine and traditions of Southern Italy. The menu features handmade pastas, house cured meats, and traditional Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a Stefano Ferrara wood fired oven, one of the defining elements of authentic Neapolitan pizza. The restaurant’s warm dining room and vibrant bar program create a lively neighborhood atmosphere where food, wine, and conversation flow easily. Guests gather around the oven, communal tables, and bar to experience classic Italian cooking rooted in craftsmanship and tradition.

OVERVIEW:

The Beverage Manager is accountable for all facets of the Beverage Menu Program, ensuring adherence to Ballyhoo Hospitality Standards. This includes collaborative engagement with colleagues, comprehensive training and leadership to achieve set objectives in sales, cost control, employee retention, guest service excellence and food quality.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Act with the utmost integrity and professional knowledge to uphold the established culture, values, and mission of Ballyhoo Hospitality and its partners
• Ensure that all guests receive welcome, professional gracious service at all times
• Execute all job responsibilities with efficiency, respect, professionalism, teamwork, comprehensive knowledge, patience, keen awareness, compassion, and courtesy
• Collaborate closely with the management team to cultivate a positive and respectful work environment 
• Possess a thorough understanding of all programs, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training protocols
• Propose constructive solutions to issues and contribute actively to the decision-making processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with Beverage Director in menu development
• Conduct weekly beverage inventory and manage the beverage cost within budgetary constraints
• Direct and actively participate in beverage service during operational hours
• Manage weekly beverage orders and ensure proper inventory pars
• Serve as the primary point of contact for wine service, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the wine list
• Conduct training and development for staff on all aspects of beverage knowledge
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of all beverage equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Beverage Manager must successfully fulfill each essential duty. The following qualifications represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience is required.

• Sommelier certification or equivalent experience in an upscale environment is preferred
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• A genuine interest in creating exceptional guest experiences through hospitality 
• Solutions-oriented approach with the ability to support restaurant goals and objectives
• Prior experience with restaurant management software systems (i.e. Toast, Resy, Hotschedules, R365) is preferred.
• Familiarity with diverse culinary styles and the ability to provide optimal beverage pairings
• Passion for training and developing staff and peers

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and friendly environment.
• Gain valuable experience in the hospitality industry.
• Be part of a team that values growth and development.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience.

Ballyhoo Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.