Beverage Manager

The role of the Beverage Manager is to ensure the beverage department operates in an efficient and productive manner that laws and hotel policies are complied with and maintained.

Role and Responsibilities: (Includes but is not limited to the following):

• Oversee work performance of employees to ensure that the proper level of service is being provided.
• Prepare the weekly and daily work schedules.  This is based on business flow and events in the Hotel.
• Analyze accounting information and determine if the operation of the department is progressing in a satisfactory direction.
• Analyze all pertinent reports to ensure controlled costs and enhancement of revenue.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets.
• Ensure the smooth running of the Beverage department.
• Abide by all State Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to alcoholic beverage service to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Report all suspicious persons or activities hazardous conditions to supervisor Security or Safety personnel.
• Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest/employee safety in fire/emergency situations.
• Abide by all State and Corporate gaming regulations pertaining to the presence of minors in gaming areas.

Qualifications :

Performance Requirements: (Knowledge skills and abilities):

• Ability to read write speak and understand the English language to read and utilize math skills for scheduling and budget administration.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal/external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience tact and diplomacy to defuse anger collect accurate information and solve customer concerns.
• Ability to act independently while analyzing data and drawing conclusions from written and computer generated materials.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction instruction and guidance to staff.  Assign and instruct all personnel in details of work.  Observe performance and encourage improvement.  Monitor workload and make staffing adjustments accordingly.
• Ability to read write speak and understand the English language clearly to ascertain and document important information to follow written and/or verbal instructions and to provide clear direction/guidance.  Ability to relate to all levels of management and employees in verbal/written form.
• Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and/or heavy hotel activity serving as a role model for other employees.  Resolve complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and the most effective solutions.  Make decisions and take action based on previous experience & judgement sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
• Ability to read write speak and understand the English language to complete job requirements and communicate with other employees.
• Ability to organize/prioritize work meet deadlines work with minimal supervision and multiple interruptions.
• Ability to exercise judgement and implement control over the performance of staff.
• Adheres to control procedure for beverage costs labor costs and quality.
• Ability to deal with a number of problems requiring initiative and good judgement.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
• Knowledge of labor law.
• Ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Supervise all staff including training counseling and discipline.
• Knowledge of Beverage operations to include appropriate staffing levels service equipment and guest relations.
• Schedule staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
• Mathematical skills necessary to analyze reports prepare forecasts and budgets.
• Listen & respond to guest inquiries using a positive clear speaking voice answer questions and offer assistance giving accurate information.
• Ability to locate and report exceptions/variations to standard operating procedures.
• Social skills as demonstrated by the ability to listen and respond to employee and management inquiries/concerns using a positive clear speaking voice answering questions and/or offering assistance giving accurate information regarding plans policy or procedures.
• Respond to guest inquiries.  Provide guest satisfaction through assistance direction and information within hotel guidelines.
• Ability to maintain attendance in conformance with standards.
• Ability to maintain a neat clean and well-groomed appearance.
• Typical physical / mental demands
• Ability to grasp bend lift and/or carry or otherwise move good weighing a maximum of 35 lbs. and sufficient dexterity of hand to use office equipment including: computer keyboard calculator general office equipment and multi-line telephone.

Additional Information :

Experience  Requirements

Minimum of 1-year management experience preferrably in Food & Beverage. Any combination of education training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Education Requirements

Any combination of education training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility duty or qualification required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time