Beverage Operations Manager

Beverage Operations Manager

Position summary:

The Beverage Operations Manager is responsible for comprehensive oversight of all beverage services at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, providing strategic and operational leadership for a team of baristas, bartenders, and banquet bar personnel.

• Manage all Beverage Staff
  • Supervise full‑time and temporary beverage staff.
  • Ensure positive employee relations and resolve conflicts.
  • Schedule staff and maintain time‑clock procedures.
  • Recruit, train, and review training compliance.
• Oversee Service Standards
  • Implement and enforce front‑of‑house beverage standards.
  • Lead cocktail training to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Engage guests, resolve service issues, and drive customer satisfaction.
  • Develop sales and engagement strategies.
• Beverage Inventory Management
  • Order, store, and track inventory levels.
  • Coordinate with vendors for efficient ordering.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal standards.
• Provide Beverage Operations Financial Oversight
  • Adhere to budgets and manage food & beverage costs.
  • Analyze sales and profitability for informed decisions.
• Other duties as assigned to support the Outlets General Manager and Director of Food & Beverage.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of coffee, tea, spirits, wine, beer, and cocktails.
• Understanding of food safety, alcohol service laws, and sanitation standards.
• Strong inventory management and cost‑control skills.
• Integrity, accountability, service orientation, effective communication, commitment to learning, sound judgment, and leadership experience.

• Stand for long periods.
• Lift, pull, or push up to 30 lbs.
• Capable of bending, squatting, kneeling, and manual handling.
• Driving may be required.

Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 per annum, based on experience. The position offers a 40‑hour work week with scheduled evenings and weekends.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.