Beverage Manager

SUMMARY:
Beverage Manager - George

We are on a recruitment drive for a knowledgeable, dynamic and passionate Beverage Manager for a 5* establishment based in George.

The ideal candidate must be willing to take on this nontraditional role, drive and shape a world-class beverage identity across five outlets and banqueting operations, including high-profile events. Be a key role player in influencing revenue, enhancing guest experience and elevating brand positioning

You will have the autonomy to curate exceptional wine programs, develop strategic supplier partnerships, and create signature by experiences!

Key Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Developing premium, diverse, and profitable beverage and wine menus for outlets, bars, and events.
• Curating beverage offerings aligned with restaurant concepts guest profiles, LQA standards and estate positioning
• Planning and executing beverage-led events such as wine dinners, pop-up bars, Golf events, and supplier activations
• Implementing initiatives that enhance guest experience, drive, upselling and uphold 5* / LQA standards
• Collaborating with Marketing, Banqueting, Chefs, and F&B teams on promotions and experiential offerings
• Managing relationships within estates distributors, and suppliers to ensure product availability and training support
• Negotiating pricing rebates sponsorships, activations, and favourable supplier agreements
• Monitoring beverage cost of sales margins, menu pricing and recipe costing to achieve profitability targets
• Implementing effective stock control systems to minimise wastage, theft, overstocking, and variances
• Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts supplier spend, price adjustments, and event beverage costing
• Analysing POS, stock and sales data to identify trends optimise performance, and take corrective action
• Reporting on key metrics including beverage cost %, gross profit, margins, revenue performance, stock variances and event profitability
• Training and developing staff in wine knowledge, beverage service LQA standards, cocktail preparation, upselling and responsible alcohol services
• Leading tastings, supplier training sessions and educational workshops, including wine pairing and premium product knowledge
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, cost awareness, and guest-centric service across all beverage teams

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:

• A minimum of Grade 12, Hospitality Management Diploma 
• and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) - level 2 higher certificate along with relevant beverage, wine, or bar service training
• Sound knowledge of liquor licensing requirements and responsible alcohol service practices
• 3-5 years' experience in beverage, wine, bar operations, stock control, cost management, banqueting or event execution within a 5* hotel and / or resort environment
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, hands-on experience using POS and stock control systems
• Valid drivers licence.

• Competent in communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels (writing and verbal)
• Establishing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships ith others
• Decision making with strong problem solving skills and abilities
• Organizing, planning and prioritising work
• Diligent, act with integrity, can manage self-control 
• High Stress Tolerence
• Team Player
• Appropriately assertive