Beverage Manager

About the role

The Beverage Manager coordinates and oversees beverage service activities in their designated area(s) in order to meet division standards.

Responsibilities

• Always provide exceptional guest service by greeting guests warmly and professionally, remaining attentive, and anticipating their needs to ensure a positive experience
• Oversee the conceptual elements of each venue’s operation, including service style, ambiance, menu design, and other distinctive features that align with the venue’s vision
• Assist in overseeing the ordering and maintaining of par levels for each beverage outlet
• Manage Health & Safety requirements of the business according to division standards
• Strive for consistent adherence to established standards for beverage quality and service by monitoring drink preparation, presentation, and guest interactions. Implement regular quality checks, provide corrective feedback when necessary, and train team members to maintain excellence in both product and service delivery.
• Respond quickly and positively to guests’ questions, requests, problems, and complaints, and resolve them effectively and consistently
• Maintain overall knowledge of the resort and provide proactive assistance to guests when appropriate using clear and concise conversation
• Manage the business finances to meet budget guidelines while maintaining high quality standards for internal and external guests
• Always demonstrate departmental knowledge and efficiency
• Stay well groomed, professional, clean, and appropriately fitted in compliance with the company’s standards
• Ensure good safety practices of Members and guests, assisting in the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures
• Check daily condition of facility and equipment, ensuring all malfunctions are reported immediately to the Facilities department
• Conduct department orientation, line-ups, and training to meet departmental requirements
• Ensure all staff have a thorough understanding of the food and beverage menus, including the wine offerings, to provide accurate recommendations and exceptional guest service
• Forecast staff requirements and prepare work roster
• Maintain effective cost and portion controls and requisition supplies to meet par stock
• Inspect, plan, and ensure staff, facilities and materials are ready for service each day
• Ensure work area is left clean and organized at all times

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Three (3) years of in food and beverage management in a supervisory capacity for a high-volume beverage operation preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in overall cocktail, beverage & lounge/bar operations
• Complete knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Extensive cocktail program technical knowledge and current culinary trends
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP
• Ability to execute on guidelines for proper staffing to maximize efficiency and minimize labor costs
• Strong overall knowledge of drink menu preparation and presentation
• Proficient in operational financial management accountability and budgeting
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with guests, management, Members, and other outside contacts
• Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the organization through engaging, developing, and mentoring individuals and teams
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Ability to maintain knowledge of local competition and general industry trends
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills; be able to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays, nights, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Diversity Commitment

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

SALARY

$65000 per year - $75000 per year