Beverage Manager

Overview

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs.

Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern work spaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited.

Job Summary

The Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of beverage service, including inventory control, ensuring proper pours, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bar area. Responsibilities include locking and securing the bar and clubhouse when scheduled. This role ensures that all service provided meets or exceeds member expectations by consistently applying the 3-steps of service. The Beverage Manager works closely with the team to uphold the club’s high standards for quality and service, contributing to an exceptional member experience.

• Reports to the Director of Food & Beverage

• Oversee inventory management of all wine, beer, liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring proper rotation and seasonal ordering.
• Adapt to member interest and changes in the club’s beverage standards while maintaining high product quality and availability.
• Manage cellar and storage conditions to preserve optimal aging and quality of wine and other beverages.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director on menu development, ensuring beverage pairings and creating unique drink offerings for events.
• Create imaginative cocktail, beer, and wine menus focused on seasonal, interesting ingredients.
• Ensure staff are trained in proper techniques and recipes.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation practices for beverage storage, presentation, and service, maintaining compliance with club standards and policies.
• Supervise dining room and bar staff, including scheduling, conducting service meetings, and assisting in performance reviews with the Food & Beverage Director.
• Provide ongoing training on wine, beer, liquor, and other beverage service standards, ensuring all staff are certified and have completed Alcohol Safety Training.
• Facilitate educational programs to continuously develop beverage knowledge among service staff.
• Engage with members and guests, providing expert wine selections, pairings, and assistance with beverage presentations.
• Work the dining room and bar floor during service, ensuring a consistent and high-quality beverage experience.
• Oversee the beverage aspects of Private Events, attending BEO meetings, determining product needs, and ensuring smooth operations.
• Represent beverage operations at event planning meetings, ensuring member expectations are exceeded, club space is optimized without being overbooked, and beverage aligns seamlessly with the overall event experience.
• Collaborate with the Private Event team to upsell beverages and menu items.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with the Executive Chef, Food & Beverage, fellow team members, members, guests, and vendors ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service across all beverage programs.
• Interact professionally with members and guests, accommodating changes and last-minute requests as needed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management.
• Oversee all club beverage programs including wine lists, wines by the glass, and seasonal drink/cocktail offerings.
• Attend wine committee meetings, assist chair with agenda and minutes, and contribute to the enhancement of wine programming.
• Demonstrate financial acumen by managing beverage-related costs (wine, beer, liquor, and labor), and contribute to upselling opportunities and budget-conscious operations.

• Due to the dynamic nature of the club, employees are expected to assist others as needed and take on…