Beverage Manager - Hyde Park

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Beverage Manager to lead the cocktail program at Jekyll and RO Hyde Park, a Three Oaks Hospitality Concept. Jekyll is a speakeasy built around craft cocktails, skilled bartending, and an atmosphere of intrigue and discovery. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, precision, and a passion for hospitality, mentoring a talented bar team while ensuring consistency and quality across both locations. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented, and level-headed, with availability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee cocktail preparation, presentation, and service to maintain consistency and quality.
• Mentor and train bartenders and barbacks, ensuring adherence to bar standards.
• Manage liquor, wine, and beer sourcing, beverage costs, and waste reduction.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service, sanitation, and adherence to liquor laws and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct beverage service and bar operations for Jekyll and RO Hyde Park.
• Develop and refine craft cocktail menus.
• Manage liquor, wine, and beer inventory and ordering.
• Estimate beverage requirements and beverage/labor costs.
• Control beverage and pour costs.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
• Supervise bar staff's activities.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws and responsible alcohol service.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Serve as a replacement for bar staff in their absence.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Craft Cocktail Development: Ability to create, refine, and scale balanced, innovative cocktails.
• Spirits & Wine Knowledge: Deep understanding of spirits, wine, and beer categories, production, and pairings.
• Bar Presentation: Expertise in elegant, on-brand drink presentation and garnishing.
• Program Development: Skilled in building seasonal menus and specialty cocktail programs.
• Excellent record of bar/beverage management.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to keep up with beverage trends and best practices.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).

Requirements

• Mixology/bar management certification or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a professional bar setting, preferably craft cocktail or fine dining focused.
• Strong leadership, organizational abilities, and expertise in high-end beverage techniques.
• Valid Food Manager Certificate and state-required responsible alcohol service certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discount.
• Referral program.
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid training.
• Free parking.