Beverage Manager

First Hospitality, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Chicago, is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company dedicated to creating value through excellence and innovation. As a leader in the hospitality industry, First Hospitality prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that respects and values employee differences, promoting collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. This commitment enables the company to better meet the varying needs of its customers by attracting and retaining a high-performing and diverse workforce. First Hospitality operates numerous upscale hotels, delivering superior guest experiences and maintaining a strong reputation for operational excellence and thoughtful guest services. The company emphasizes professional growth and development, offering ample opportunities for its employees to grow within the organization.

The Beverage Manager role is an exciting opportunity within one of First Hospitality's hotel properties, responsible for overseeing all beverage operations related to the restaurant, bar, banquet and catering services, special events, and hotel beverage activations including Cloud Puncher. This position serves as the hotel property’s beverage expert, tasked with developing innovative beverage programs that delight guests and drive revenue. The Beverage Manager will manage beverage inventory, control costs, train and coach team members, and maintain exceptional guest service standards. This role is integral in ensuring a culture of hospitality, creativity, accountability, and operational excellence, which contributes directly to enhancing the guest experience while maximizing profitability.

This dynamic position requires a proactive leader who can analyze beverage sales data to identify opportunities for growth, craft seasonal cocktail menus and specialty offerings, and partner closely with culinary and banquet teams to deliver seamless beverage experiences. The manager will also build strong relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing and promotions, and ensure compliance with all alcohol regulatory requirements. Ensuring guest satisfaction, responding swiftly to feedback, and enforcing health and safety standards are essential responsibilities. The position involves maintaining beverage recipes, presentation standards, beverage pricing, inventory reporting, and other critical documentation.

First Hospitality offers numerous employee benefits starting from day one, including insurance enrollment, paid time off, holiday pay, and offers 401(k) enrollment after 30 days. Employees also enjoy hotel and travel discounts at global destinations, professional development, and advancement opportunities. This is a full-time position ideal for experienced beverage leaders eager to contribute to a vibrant and thriving hospitality environment where their expertise will be valued and rewarded.