5+ years of experience in beverage management or a related field
Strong knowledge of cocktail, wine, and beer service
Proven ability to manage inventory and control costs
Experience with Craftable or similar beverage management software
Excellent training and coaching skills for bar staff
Familiarity with ABC compliance and responsible service programs
Responsibilities
Lead and manage bar and beverage operations, ensuring high-quality service
Conduct regular inspections of beverage offerings to maintain standards
Oversee inventory management, including monthly counts and variance reviews
Direct the organization of liquor inventory and manage purchasing
Control beverage costs through accurate recipe costing and variance reporting
Ensure compliance with ABC regulations and oversee responsible service programs
Collaborate with property teams on seasonal menu development and beverage trends
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and performance-based portfolio expansion
Access to ongoing training and development programs
Engagement with a diverse range of beverage offerings and trends
Collaboration with corporate teams and local vendors for enhanced partnerships
Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation in beverage service
Full Job Description
Santa Monica Proper Responsibilities
Lead active floor management of bar and beverage operations, and train and coach bar staff
Inspect the quality of cocktails, wine service, beer pours, and non-alcoholic offerings
Own inventory controls: monthly counts, variance review, and tracking of waste, spillage, and comps
Direct the liquor room reorganization with purchasing, then set pars and report on dead stock
Manage beverage cost through accurate Craftable mapping, recipe costing, and variance reporting, keeping Toast items and pricing aligned with Craftable
Oversee beverage across outlets, banquets, catering, and events
Own ABC compliance and the responsible service program, and designate lead bar coverage when traveling
Cluster Beverage Leadership
Full portfolio expansion is contingent on performance review.
Build a consistent beverage framework: build specs, recipes, Craftable conventions, well and back bar, glassware, training, and costing and pricing methodology. Menus stay property-specific
Run a consistent audit and reporting cadence, including a monthly cost and pour cost review to the Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
Standardize inventory practices and keep ABC compliance and certifications current at every property
Review pricing and menu engineering against market and margin targets, and guide banquet and catering beverage
Visit cluster hotels regularly, lead training, and support openings and outlet refreshes
At partner-operated outlets, authority is limited to brand standards, responsible service licensing, and reporting access
Menu Development and Product Strategy
Partner with property teams on cocktail, wine and spirits, and non-alcoholic menus that are seasonal, on-concept, and margin-engineered
Stay current on beverage trends and bring fresh ideas to the portfolio
Vendor and Supplier Relationships
Support corporate-led vendor relationships while maintaining local vendor and brand rep partnerships
Leverage portfolio scale for pricing and allocations, and recommend supplier agreements to the corporate team
Financial Accountability and Craftable Management
Manage Craftable across the cluster and review all recipe builds and pricing before they go live
Monitor pour cost and cost of goods against budget and work with property teams to close variances
Deliver monthly beverage cost reporting to the Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
Measures of Success
Beverage cost of goods and pour cost at or better than budget at each cluster property
Property-level audit findings addressed and gaps closed on an agreed timeline
Bar team training completed and service standards consistent across the cluster
