Beverage Manager
Department head reporting to Senior Director of Operations, overseeing aspects of beverage department operations including purchasing, storage, menu selection, and specialty event operations. Extensive knowledge in Mixology, Wine Pairing, and Menu Selection required, Previous Experience in High-volume high-profile event operations required as well. This position will be part of the R&D team, keeping Occasions out in the vanguard and on the cutting edge of new technology and new trends in the industry. Required knowledge of Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland laws pertaining to the purchase, transportation, and service of beer, wine, and spirits as well.
Menu Selection :
Will work with Account Executives and Event Managers on special order beer, wine and spirits and order appropriately per company guidelines
Lead Team to create Seasonal Cocktails for each of our catering seasons, including costing of all aspects of the cocktail.
Reviewing and maintaining existing wine list for inventory accuracy as well as increased opportunities
Purchasing :
Comply with all laws pertaining to the purchase and transportation of alcoholic beverages in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
Comply with all Compass standards for purchasing including using approved vendors
Work with existing vendors to insure availability of all alcoholic beverages and mixers
Keep Sales team up to date on out-of-stock items
Warehouse :
Oversee and Schedule Beverage Warehouse Department staff to insure timely availability of packed beverage carts for off premise events
Maintain accurate inventory of all alcoholic beverages and mixers on monthly basis
Comply with all Compass Inventory Best Practices
Oversee fulfillment and return of all beverage carts for off premise events
Mixology Program / Advanced Bartender Program (Aspirational) :
Hire and train a team of 10 advanced bartenders to operate Mixology program
Work with senior management to create In House Mixology program and market program with Sales Teams
Beverage Manager • Washington, DC, US