Position Summary:

The Beverage Manager is responsible for creating a presence that is consistent with the mission of Peachtree Catering and Events. The Beverage Manager oversees all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage purchases at Peachtree; and will handle all ordering, packing, consumption reports and inventories. This person is responsible for setting standards in bar service as well as training existing and new hires to execute these standards. Responsible for creating new craft cocktails to add to our menu regularly.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all beverage purchasing: beer, wine, liquor, soda, juice, coffee, specialty mixers
• Pull and pack for all events per week. Clearly label for ease of pack out and follow all standardized pars
• Complete monthly inventories on 1st of the month, adjusting for pricing changes, bottle sizes, PLCB sales etc
• Record event consumption by the event. Include all events any beverage was served at including just non-alcoholic and off-premise
• Keep pars on bar kit items, mini marg bottles, mini pilsners, etc
• Standardize bartender training at each venue and develop set-up guides for each venue and off-premise. Document these for training purposes
• Check-in on bartender progress after training is complete by observing at shifts
• Assist scheduler with assessing the bar team and staffing all events with the best ratio and mix of employees for that event’s success.
• Assist scheduler with interviewing bartender candidates
• Maintain RAMP certification list, new employee orientation per PLCB, and manage new staff member RAMP training
• Develop one new cocktail per group tasting. After the tasting work with the event coordinators to determine any adjustments that need to make to said cocktails based on client feedback
• Assist the Director of Operations with wine lists and seasonal selections
• Yearly, evaluate the beverage packages and make suggestions to the team on changes
• Provide regular pricing guidance and recommendations to the event coordinators

Qualifications:

• Exceptional initiative, creativity, multi-tasking, negotiating, and listening skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, detail and deadline-oriented, and capable of working independently
• Basic office management skills including the ability to use the telephone, computer, scanner, printer and internet
• Ability to work extended hours which will include weekends and nights. Willing to be on call when necessary
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor new hires to a level of success in the company
• Demonstrate a professional attitude and appearance at all times

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Who we are – Stone Soup, Inc., is dedicated to setting new standards in service, cuisine and employment experience.Our goal is to collaborate with talented hospitality professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the industry. As part of that goal, we perform off-premise catering throughout the tri-state region as Peachtree Catering. Our exclusive venues include: Pomme, an 8000-square-foot contemporary clubhouse in Radnor on Philadelphia’s Main Line; Parque, is a beautiful mansion in Ridley Creek State Park in Newtown Square; Portico is an enchanting venue at a Victorian mansion in Philadelphia; The Willows is an elegant venue in a scenic park on Philadelphia’s Main Line. We are always in search of new opportunities. We seek inspired candidates who are passionate about food and the guest experience.