Restaurant Beverage Manager

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $60,000.00 - $85,000.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection insurance

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Aba is an acclaimed restaurant located in Music Lane in downtown Austin, Texas, renowned for its Mediterranean-influenced cuisine crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson. Aba presents a lighter style of cooking inspired by the diverse flavors of Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece, offering guests an exquisite culinary experience that combines traditional tastes with modern techniques. The restaurant has gained a strong reputation for its vibrant atmosphere, high-quality dishes, and impeccable service, making it a must-visit dining destination in Austin. Aba is part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, a culinary-driven company with more than 130 locations, dedicated to nurturing diverse talents and fostering a Culture of Caring. The company’s commitment to its employees is evident through career-long training, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Aba Austin is currently hiring a Restaurant Beverage Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range of USD 60,000 to USD 85,000 per year, along with a range of benefits including health care, paid time off, and employee discounts. The Restaurant Beverage Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Bar Manager and Sommelier by helping to manage the cocktail, beer, and wine programs. This leadership position involves overseeing daily operations related to beverage services, including inventory management, cost control, vendor relations, and staff supervision. The manager will lead pre-shift meetings, ensure smooth opening and closing shifts, and provide guidance and support to all team members to maintain an exceptional guest and employee experience.

Key responsibilities include managing beverage inventories with focus on cost-outs and pricing updates, collaborating closely with the senior bar manager and sommelier to keep the beverage menu fresh and appealing, and maintaining excellent relationships with beverage vendors. The Restaurant Beverage Manager is also responsible for overseeing closing duties such as cash handling, labor sheet review, and nightly sales reporting. Leadership extends to training and developing both hourly and management staff, fostering teamwork, promoting a Culture of Caring, and responding swiftly to guest and employee feedback. Additionally, the role supports the General Manager in cost management, sales growth, and overall business success. Flexibility is essential since the position requires working a variety of shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and occasionally involves overnight travel to multiple sites.

Aba offers a supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to excel through strong leadership, continuous learning, and teamwork. The Restaurant Beverage Manager position at Aba represents an excellent career opportunity for an experienced restaurant manager passionate about beverage program excellence, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Joining Aba means becoming part of a wider community committed to quality, innovation, and care for both guests and staff, under the umbrella of Lettuce Entertain You’s proven industry expertise.

Job Requirements

2+ years of restaurant management experience
ability to manage beverage inventories and vendor relationships
experience in supervising teams and leading daily operations
strong communication and leadership skills
ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

2+ years of restaurant management experience
skilled in developing guest rapport
skilled in leading teams

Job Duties

Manage all beverage inventories, cost-outs and pricing updates with lead role in beverage menu changes
manage beer, liquor and wine vendor relationships
work closely with senior bar manager and sommelier
lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks
oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items
place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders
accept and inspect deliveries
model and promote teamwork across all teams
use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds