Restaurant Beverage Manager

Job Summary

Aba Austin is now hiring a Restaurant Beverage Manager to assist the Senior Bar Manager/Sommelier on the cocktail, beer, and wine program. The ideal candidate will also lead daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all beverage inventories, cost-outs and pricing updates with lead role in beverage menu changes
• Manage beer, liquor and wine vendor relationships
• Work closely with senior bar manager and sommelier
• Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks
• Oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist General Manager in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items
• Place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders and accept and inspect deliveries
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy

Requirements

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Skilled in developing guest rapport
• Skilled in leading teams

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Must be able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Pay

USD $60,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed