Beverage Manager

Schulson Collective is one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic hospitality groups, attracting guests from every walk of life with its diverse portfolio of chef‑driven concepts. Across Center City, our restaurants showcase a wide range of culinary perspectives — from Contemporary American and Pan‑Asian to Japanese, Oyster Bar, Italian, and more. Each property reflects our commitment to exceptional cuisine, thoughtful design, and world‑class hospitality.

Summary / Objective

The Beverage Manager oversees the restaurant’s full beverage program while also serving as a key member of the management team. This role blends creative leadership, operational excellence, and a strong presence on the floor to ensure an elevated guest experience.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead and manage the hourly restaurant and bar team under the direction of the General Manager, including scheduling, service execution, coaching, counseling, and staff development.

• Maintain a strong floor presence — touching tables and bar guests, ensuring exceptional hospitality, and resolving any negative impressions with professionalism and care.

• Uphold Schulson Collective standards for product quality, beverage execution, and service consistency at all times.

• Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members; conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action in alignment with company policy.

• Develop seasonal cocktail menus and ensure the team is fully trained and knowledgeable on new offerings, techniques, and products.

• Build and maintain vendor relationships, select new products, and stay current with industry trends and emerging beverage movements.

• Monitor key financial metrics, including liquor cost and labor cost, to support operational efficiency and profitability.

• Submit nightly operational reports detailing service notes, sales, labor, liquor cost, and guest feedback.

• Ensure the restaurant maintains impeccable cleanliness and organization; report facilities needs promptly.

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee files and documentation.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly oversees hourly staff within the assigned restaurant and plays a critical role in shaping service standards and team culture.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (4+ hours per shift).

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.

• Two or more years of experience in restaurant or bar management within a high‑volume or upscale environment.

• Strong understanding of industry trends, menu development, coaching, and team building.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong problem‑solving abilities.

• Ability to work flexible hours and days; must demonstrate exceptional teamwork and leadership.