Beverage Manager

The Hillsboro Club, an exclusive oceanfront private residence club in South Florida, is seeking a skilled and experienced Beverage Manager to oversee all daily beverage operations across the Club. This leadership role includes supervising beverage staff, maintaining high service standards, and developing initiatives to enhance both revenue and team performance. We are looking for a candidate with several years of hospitality/private club experience, and the passion to contribute to the continued success of our luxury property.

**To be considered for this opportunity, all applications must be fully completed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered. Experience with banquet events and knowledge of wine and spirits are preferred.**

The Club operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

The Beverage Manager position is a full-time, salaried opportunity that includes a competitive salary, health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work in a beautiful location and be part of a dynamic and professional team.

General Requirements

• Develop and maintain a bar product and supplies inventory system for alcoholic beverages including wines, non-alcoholic beverages and mixers, glassware and paper and other bar supplies.
• Plan promotional strategies and materials; develop recipes to improve the beverage program for members and guests.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of bar areas, glassware and equipment through regular inspections.
• Develop standard operating procedures to help ensure that bars are set up and operated efficiently.
• Maintains an adequate supply of liquors, wines, beer and other beverages with effective inventory management system.
• Recruits, trains, schedules and supervise bar personnel according to established club procedures.
• Responsible for conducting employee reviews for beverage department personnel.
• Maintains and keeps current beverage-related training manuals.
• Develop product and revenue control systems and procedures to help reduce theft.
• Assures that all laws applicable to beverage operations are consistently followed.
• Works with Food and Beverage Manager and Dining Room Manager to develop wine list.
• Interacts with Purchasing Department personnel relating to the procurement and receiving of beverage products and supplies.
• Inspects to ensure that the club's sanitation, safety, energy management, preventive maintenance and other programs are implemented and complied with as they apply to beverage operation.
• Develops the budget for Beverage Department; monitors financial information and takes corrective action as necessary to help ensure that financial goals are met.
• Develop and monitor labor forecasts and budgets; take corrective action as necessary.
• Develops financial records and reports as required.
• Works with the Accounting Department to ensure that all record-keeping procedures are consistently followed.
• Handles complaints from club members, guests and others related to the Beverage Department.
• Produces shift reports containing information on member-related issues, cover counts and any other concerns occurring during that time period.
• Assists with private parties and service in food and beverage outlets when necessary.
• Plans and develops training programs and professional development opportunities for himself or herself and all other beverage personnel.
• Keeps current with changing member preferences and industry trends related to the beverage operation.
• Conducts scheduled meetings with service staff.
• Attend staff and management meetings.
• Schedules for wine and beer samplings with distributors to continuously improve variety and quality of beverages available to club members and guests.
• Monitors bar closing procedures (checklist) and ensure that area is secure.
• May serve as bartender, if needed.
• Plan special wine promotions for members.
• Assures that the club's policies and procedures for selling alcoholic beverages are consistently followed in all beverage outlets and at all club functions.
• May serve as club's opening or closing manager or manager on duty as necessary.
• Maintains a service log regarding any notable member or guest behavior.
• Schedules maintenance of draft beer tapping.
• Completes other appropriate work assignments as requested by the Clubhouse Manager.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food safety certification.
• Alcoholic beverage certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and outdoor conditions.
• Public speaking at meetings and events.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance for Short Term Disability, AD&D, and More
• 401k Retirement Plan Plus Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Meals Provided
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Direct Deposit

Who we are:

Hillsboro Club Video

Founded in 1925, The Hillsboro Club is a private residence club for members and their guests in South Florida. Encompassed by the Atlantic Ocean and the inland waterway of Lighthouse Point, the Club is set on 15 acres of beautiful tropical landscaping with more than 1,000 feet of private sandy beach. The Club offers 144 Florida-style rooms and suites with balconies and varying views from oceanfront to garden and inland waterway.

The Hillsboro Club is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and maintains a drug-free workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.