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Position Description

Wicker Point Golf Club

Title: Beverage Manager

Reports to: Assistant Manager

Overview:

Responsible for maintaining all beverage outlets of Wicker Point Golf Club which includes main clubhouse, wind down bar, comfort stations(2), performance center, cottages (7), and The Benjamin Lake Club in a manner most pleasing to members and guests. The Bar Manager will lead WPGC’s personnel in a positive manner and oversee the daily operations of the beverage department. The Bar Manager will monitor inventory levels in all beverage outlets alongside the Assistant Manager and help to implement operating procedures within the beverage department.

Job Responsibilities:

· Works with the Assistant Manager in implementing a beverage program that includes wine, beer, and cocktails.

· Maintains bar product and supplies inventory.

· Assists Assistant manager in planning promotional strategies and materials and develops recipes to improve the beverage program for members and guests.

· Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all bar areas, glassware, and equipment through regular inspections.

· Follow standard operating procedures to help ensure that bars are set up and operated efficiently within all areas at WPGC.

· Inspects bar prior to every shift to ensure there are enough prepped garnishes, fresh pressed juices, liquors, beers, wines, and mixers to ensure smooth operation of every bar.

· Ensures that all laws applicable to beverage operations are consistently followed.

· Assist Dining Room Manager to provide efficient and exceptional beverage service at WPGC.

· Assists Banquet and Events Coordinator in providing products necessary for all member and club events.

· Ensure that all safety and sanitation procedures implemented in the club are properly followed at all bar areas at WPGC.

· Keeps current with changing member preferences and industry trends relevant to the beverage industry.

· Procures additional supplies for the bar as necessary.

· Reports complaints to assistant manager as soon as they occur.

· Maintains daily inventory and records indicating drinks in the greatest demand.

· The Bar Manager should have the ability mix, prepare, serve, and train others on drinks in the beverage program.

· Creates procedures and policies to ensure all beverage areas are stocked, clean, and secured upon opening and closing.

· Ensure member tickets are entered on the day of service.

· Attends staff meetings as required.

· Assists Assistant Manager in developing wine, beer, and cocktail lists.

· The Bar Manager is expected to work in various areas within the beverage department.

· Can serve as opening closing or manager on duty.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Management skills.
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices.
• Leadership.
• Creativity.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Time-management skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Decision making.
• Handles high pressure situations well.
• Deals with uncertainty and can overcome it.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in a lead bartending role preferred.

Qualities Preferred:

· Good with people.

· Approachable by staff and members.

· Team player that will be able to help at other properties if needed for the growth of the whole company of Russell Lands.

Physical Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee may also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The temperature of the environment may fluctuate drastically from very cold to very warm temperatures. The noise level may range from moderate to very loud.