Job Description

Aramark is currently seeking a Sr Beverage Manager to support Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros! The Sr Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall beverage and bar program at the stadium, developing and maintaining strategies to optimize results, and additionally assisting with other premium/catering department needs for special events.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing programs and strategies that support the current and multi-year department business plan related to beverage alcohol
• Develop and refine preparation and handling procedures that are consistent with employee abilities, equipment, facilities, and safe handling regulations
• Be knowledgeable on current alcohol beverage trends and equipment innovation in the market
• Ensure periodic quality checks for all products and services
• Create and implement promotional plans to drive business
• Assists in maintaining beverage policies and procedures to maintain quality, presentation, and service
• Manage project timelines and budget positions
• Assist the team with any and all events including caterings, conferences, banquets, and more as assigned from the Director of Premium

• Leadership: Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance. Ensure the adult beverage program appropriately connects to the Executional Framework. Coach employees by creating a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how to execute it. Reward and recognize employees. Ensure safety and sanitation standards in operation.
• Client Relationship: Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships. Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model. Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
• Financial Performance: Build revenue and manage budget which includes cost controls with regard to beverage and labor. Adopt all Aramark processes and systems to eliminate custom/manual reports. Accurately compute all menu costs as well as ongoing menu revisions. Understand performance metrics, data, and order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
• Productivity: Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both food and labor initiatives. Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Consistent application of Aramark?s operating standards and processes with a particular focus on efficiencies in food standards. Understand end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes and systems to ensure only authorized suppliers are used.
• Compliance: Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees. Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, and wage and hour. Ensure compliance with government regulations and education on industry trends.

• Bachelor?s degree preferred or at least 3 years of related experience required
• Previous experience in a supervisor or manager level role in beverage, bar, or special events operations required
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication and client relation skills
• Must be comfortable working in a collaborative team dynamic
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours