BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value rating due to the blend of operational responsibility, required experience, and the dynamic nature of beverage management in a restaurant setting.
- Influential role in beverage management
- Hands-on leadership opportunity
- Limited job security as part-time position
Pros
- Opportunity to influence beverage program and trends
- Hands-on leadership role with team involvement
- Potential for developing unique beverage offerings
Cons
- Part-time and contractor employment limits job security
- High responsibility with limited direct oversight
- Work can be demanding during peak hours
Who it's for
Mid-level • In-person, shift-based
Good fit
- Experienced restaurant managers
- Beverage enthusiasts with management experience
- Hospitality professionals eager to innovate
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without experience
- Those preferring structured work hours
- Individuals uncomfortable in high-energy environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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.
