Position Summary:

QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally.

We bring our operational acumen to the table, developing and managing restaurants tailored to the hotel, the region and the demands of the market. These are not cookie cutter concepts, but true restaurants born of the region and based on our history.

The Beverage Director will be responsible for managing all beverage operations and staff on a daily basis. As a department head, directs and works with the food and beverage/culinary management team and employees to successfully execute all beverage operations. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility.

Core Responsibilities:

• Strong communication between outlets.
• Consistent, creative and open perspective of the beverage program.
• Updating beverage menus based on new placements and themes with knowledge of multiple cocktails and wine.
• Educate and provide information to staff concerning beverage menus. 
• Conduct, educate and train from regular tastings along with classes for staff on various beverage topics and brands.
• Maintain ordering patterns, monthly inventory and beverage costs.
• Monitor and strive for the annual budget, while keeping an open mind for creative opportunities to profit and save. 
• Develop relationships with guests, key suppliers and industry associates. 
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling with multiple bars, budgeting, purchasing decision, and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generational solutions to maximize profit.
• Lay out goals and develop strategies to accomplish said goals.
• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline employees and managers.
• Assist in hiring and training for all bar staff.
• Benchmarks the competition and is aware of competitive promotions and strategies. 
• Follow and ensure compliance of all QED policies and standard operating procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Qualifications:

Required: College degree or equivalent experience is required. Strong communication, supervisory and organizational skills and computer literacy are required. Must have five years experience in the field of food and beverage.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the restaurant. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have manual dexterity and coordination to operate restaurant and office equipment and machines. Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.