Beverage manager

Job Description – Beverage Manager

Position: Beverage Manager
Department: Food & Beverage
Experience: 7+ Years
Industry: Hospitality / Restaurants
Location: Mumbai
Reports To: Head of Operations / Management

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Beverage Manager to oversee the beverage operations of two outlets. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in beverage management, bar operations, team handling, inventory control, and extensive knowledge of wines.

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining beverage quality and standards across both outlets while driving sales, controlling costs, developing the beverage program, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee beverage operations across two restaurant outlets.
• Develop and maintain beverage menus, including cocktails, spirits, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Have strong knowledge of wines, wine regions, grape varieties, food pairings, and wine service.
• Curate and maintain a well-balanced wine selection based on outlet concept, guest preferences, and business requirements.
• Train and develop bartenders, beverage staff, and service teams on beverages and wine knowledge.
• Ensure consistent beverage quality, presentation, and service standards across both outlets.
• Manage beverage inventory, stock levels, ordering, storage, and wastage.
• Monitor beverage costs, GP margins, consumption, and variance reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers and negotiate pricing and product availability.
• Conduct regular stock audits and ensure proper inventory control.
• Identify opportunities to increase beverage revenue through promotions, upselling, special events, and curated beverage experiences.
• Work closely with the culinary and operations teams to develop food and beverage pairings.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of wines, spirits, and other beverages.
• Maintain compliance with applicable liquor licensing and operational requirements.
• Monitor customer feedback and continuously improve beverage offerings and service standards.
• Conduct regular outlet visits and ensure adherence to beverage SOPs across both locations.
• Stay updated with current beverage trends, new products, wines, cocktails, and industry developments.
• Prepare regular reports on beverage sales, inventory, costs, and performance for management.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of wines and wine service.
• Knowledge of international and Indian wine markets, wine regions, grape varieties, and food pairing.
• Strong understanding of cocktails, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Excellent team management and leadership skills.
• Strong inventory and cost-control knowledge.
• Good understanding of beverage P&L and gross profit margins.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage operations across multiple outlets.
• Strong attention to detail and service standards.
• Passion for beverages and hospitality.

Qualification & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in beverage/bar operations within the hospitality or restaurant industry.
• Previous experience managing beverage operations for multiple outlets will be preferred.
• Candidates with formal wine certifications such as WSET or equivalent wine education will be an advantage.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, commercially driven, and passionate about beverages, with the ability to manage two outlets independently while maintaining high standards of beverage quality, service, and profitability.

If you have strong wine expertise along with solid beverage operations and team-management experience, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person