Beverage Manager

About The Quoin

The Quoin Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Housed in a beautifully reimagined historic Victorian Romanesque building, The Quoin features 24 refined guest rooms, an elevated full-service restaurant, rooftop bar & lounge, and craft cocktail lounge, creating a vibrant hospitality destination for visitors and the local community alike.

The beverage venues include:

• The Quoin Restaurant & Bar with curated cocktails, wine, and beer offerings.
• The Quoin Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Wilmington's first rooftop bar with skyline views.
• Simmer Down - a craft cocktail lounge in the hotel's historic lower level.

Position Summary

The Beverage Manager oversees all beverage operations across The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant's outlets. This role champions beverage program development, inventory and cost control, team leadership, and delivery of exceptional service experiences that align with The Quoin's elevated brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Beverage Operations: Develop, maintain, and elevate beverage programs including cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic offerings.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work with culinary, restaurant, and hotel leadership to align beverage menus with seasonal dining offerings and guest expectations.
• Inventory & Cost Controls: Manage beverage purchasing, par levels, inventory tracking, vendor partnerships, and cost optimization.
• Training & Development: Train and coach bartenders and service staff on products, service excellence, upselling techniques, and responsible alcohol service.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant alcohol service laws, health regulations, and internal policies
• Operational Leadership: Organize beverage service flow, maintain service quality during peak periods, and ensure attractive, functional bar/service areas.
• Guest Experience: Act as a visible leader on the floor; set service standards, respond to guest feedback, and ensure satisfaction.
• Team Management: Hire, schedule, mentor, and evaluate beverage team members in coordination with department leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' beverage management experience in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, craft beer, and industry trends.
• Proven experience with inventory systems, cost controls, and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, team-driven environment under fast-paced service demands.
• Familiarity with POS systems and beverage inventory software preferred.
• Must understand and uphold all regulatory guidelines related to beverage service.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee perks including dining and hotel stays
• Collaborative and creative hospitality culture