Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Job Description | Service & Beverage Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervision, training and development of front of house team members with the General Manager
- Provide leadership during service
- Act as the sommelier regarding guests inquiring about wine.
- Interact with guests and serve customers as required and make recommendations.
- Assist staff with wine and beverage service when appropriate.
- Serve as the manager on duty as required by the General Manager.
- Complete any and all daily manager tasks when MOD.
- In collaboration with ownership and management, develop and maintain an appropriate wine, beer and spirit list consistent with the restaurant’s mission regarding style, size, range of offerings, mark ups, inventory management, wine list production.
- Maximize profit through proper management.
- Support bar team to drive cocktail program
Maintaining the POS system regarding the beverage program
- Ensure proper entry procedures, department coding, tax codes, etc.
- Ensure accurate counts in Toast. Frequently analyze organization and pricing.
Compliance
- Ensure the restaurant is in compliance with ABRA rules and regulations including managing certification, signage, etc.
Monthly Inventory Management
- Maintain physical inventory and completing inventory counts in a timely manner.
- Ensure proper receiving, invoice processing and cleanliness of the wine room
- Analyze costs and sales
- Familiarization with wine pricing and market trends throughout the city and nation
Train staff including Bartender & Servers on all beverages, and Bartender development
- Participate in daily training at pre-shift meeting and other regularly scheduled staff training
- Inspire staff to continually learn more about the beverage program
Assist in any other duties as requested including but not limited to:
- Hire and terminate, recruit, interview, onboard
- Physical plant maintenance
- Ensure accurate representation of the wine list digitally and on social media
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $90,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Team Management
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Organizational Skills
Time Management
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Part of High Street Hospitality Group
a.kitchen + bar is a new restaurant opening within the new AKA hotel in Foggy Bottom.
We are an American restaurant that has a focus on seasonally inspired ingredients and a critically acclaimed natural wine program.
Part of the High Street Hospitality Group (Fork, High Street Philly and a.kitchen + bar), a.kitchen + bar dc has already appeared on Eater's Best New restaurants, on Washingtonian's Top 100 restaurants.
High Street Hospitality founder Ellen Yin, was named 2023 Outstanding Restaurateur by the James Beard Foundation, and the beverage program has been named James Beard Foundation semi-finalist for Outstanding Wine Program in 2022 and 2024.
Awards / Distinctions
2023
2024
