Restaurant group led by award-winning chef Dan Kluger with new openings in NYC, October 2022.

Award-winning chef Dan Kluger, is seeking a Beverage Manager to the lead the team of a new multi-outlet property in NYC.
This position reports to the Director of Food & Beverage and is responsible for overseeing the beverage program. The Beverage Manager will manage the cocktail program, wine bottle list, the wine BTG program, be a leader in education and a constant floor presence, help the entire team push to reach beverage-related revenue goals, minimize controllable costs, help create and enforce policies and SOPs, train FOH staff, schedule, open and close the restaurant as necessary, and perform additional administrative duties including inventory and employee performance reviews.
Beverage Manager applicants must be self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented, and highly organized. Qualified candidates should have: minimum 2 years of management level experience in a restaurant(s) of similar caliber; strong leadership skills; extensive knowledge of wines, wine service and wine purchasing including from auction; deep understanding of restaurant service; excellent verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with HR standards and processes; the ability to educate, train and coach team members; the flexibility to work varying schedules; the ability to lift 25+ pounds; and proficiency in MS Office, BinWise and POS systems.

Staff Management:
- Assists AGM with staffing: hires, trains, supervises, manages, coaches, counsels, and evaluates hourly employees
- Acts as role model for outstanding service; continuously works to elevate service standards, and personally embodies hospitality in daily actions
- Consistently monitors, coaches and encourages management team and hourly service employees to meet Company’s service standards
- Builds morale and team spirit by fostering a work environment where team members’ input is encouraged

An interest in seasonally driven menu items is a must as well an overall passion for cooking. We are looking for a motivated individual that can manage day-to-day station operations with guidance from Company Pastry Chef. Ideally candidate is team-oriented, capable of problem solving, and open to opportunity offering growth potential.

Essential Functions:
- Able to lift 30+ pounds
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Must have considerable skill in math and algebraic equations using percentages
- Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
- Polished personal presentation; Grooming meets standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
- Communicates information effectively and efficiently
- Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
- Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions
- Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintains professionalism when working under stress
- Maintains general knowledge of location, transportation, management team, etc.
- Ability to utilize traditional software programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and any additional systems as needed; Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system
- Participates in community events and ensures corporate social responsibility goals are met
- Ensures that all staff are compliant with Company’s policies and procedures, as well as city, state and federal laws
- Attends and/or organize mandatory meetings including staff meetings, leadership meetings, etc.
- Maintains knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies
- Unpacks, stocks, & organizes all items in and around the restaurant to maintain highest level of cleanliness possible throughout restaurant pre-opening & after
- Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Owner
- Adheres to all HR policies and procedures