Beverage Manager - Gambit Bar at The Sebastian Vail

We are seeking an experienced and service-focused professional to lead beverage and banquet operations at a luxury hospitality venue. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, supporting operational excellence, and guiding a team that upholds high standards of quality, consistency, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar and banquet operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality service.
• Lead, train, schedule, and support team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain strong knowledge of beverage programs, menu offerings, service standards, and event execution.
• Collaborate with culinary, event, and hotel leadership teams to plan and execute banquets, receptions, and special events.
• Monitor labor, inventory, and operational costs while supporting budgetary goals and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, and liquor regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Address guest concerns professionally and promptly, with a focus on service recovery and guest satisfaction.
• Support ordering, inventory control, product rotation, and vendor coordination for beverage and event operations.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and revenue.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in beverage, banquet, restaurant, or hospitality management required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage service standards, banquet operations, and event execution.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, inventory control, and labor management.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Ability to remain professional, composed, and attentive under pressure.

Benefits

• Free onsite shift parking
• Discounted F&B, Spa Treatments & Retail up to 40% off
• 401K with Match
• PTO
• Full benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
• Free onsite Chef prepared employee dining room with hot meals and salad bar
• Wellness reimbursement
• Housing options are available

This job description is not all inclusive. The Sebastian Vail reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a drug- free workplace.

Expires: 10/31/2026