BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Has the overall responsibility for beverage operations to include but not limited to staffing, training, cleanliness, M & R of bar equipment, product storage, security and control, physical inventory, product consistency, and storeroom organization. Develops and maintains wine and beverage programs. Develops and maintains recipe and pouring procedures.

Requirements/Responsibilities
Financial Responsibility In addition to operating cost responsibilities associated with duties as a shift M.O.D., has specific cost responsibility for pouring cost control and glassware costs. Qualifications: Prior restaurant hourly experience as a bartender and previous restaurant management experience. Duties: • Works M.O.D. shifts as scheduled • Works bartender shifts as scheduled. • Devises side work schedules to assist managers & employees in the maintenance and organization of the bar and lounge. • Focus on ‘Top Ten’ list. Ensures consistency, quality, value and speed of items. Monitors pricing in Ordersmart for profitability. • Monitors all competitors in market and reports on a quarterly basis to GM and Owner. • Stays current with Market Trends and advises GM of new product lines. • Develop and monitor all beverage menus – recommend updates as needed. • Run promotional incentive contests as needed. • Coordinate nightly/weekly beverage pairings or specials. • Coordinates and conducts beverage seminars on a quarterly basis. • Monitor beverage pricing vs. Aloha P-Mix. • Monitors refrigeration equipment maintenance program. • Places all orders for all beverage related items o Maintains organized and efficient ordering guides and order history o Orders are to be placed through the Ordersmart Sytem • Completes physical inventory of beverage items on period end basis or as needed to control beverage cost. • Monitors glassware usage, stocking and storage; ensures efficiency – places orders as needed. • Personnel: Bartenders, cocktail girls. o Maintains labor pool; anticipates needs; recruits if necessary o Trains, initial and on going o Motivates/communicates o Ensures personal appearance standards o Completes schedules o Evaluates regularly • Maintains Audio Visual Program o Stays current with Music Trends o Coordinates nightly/weekly music and video schedule o Creates theme music evenings as business dictates • Maintains all ambiance related items: o furniture, bar stools, tables, candles, misc. ambiance items • Maintains all web site beverage menus. • Updates recipes in Ordersmart and insures the accuracy of the Aloha P-Mix • Insures product consistency and excellence in beverage execution. • Maintains Alcohol Safety Program – Ensures that all employees have a copy taken the course and a copy is in their employee file.