Position Summary:
Peachtree Catering and Events, is a catering and event production firm in Radnor, Pennsylvania. The sanitation/dishwasher must work with efficiency, professionalism, awareness & initiative. Peachtree caters to an expansive clientele at four exclusive venues as well as off-premise catering events
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. She/He/They 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. She/He/They are 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, ice, paper goods, dry productsPull and pack for all events per week. Clearly label for ease of packing out and follow all standardized parsComplete monthly inventories on 1st of the month, adjusting for pricing changes, bottle sizes, PLCB sales, etcEnsure the bartenders record event consumption by event and then record digitallyKeep pars on bar kit itemsStandardize bartender training at each venue and develop setup guides for each venue and off-premise events. Document these for training purposesCheck-in on bartender progress after training is complete by observing shifts.Assist Staffing Manager with assessing the bar team and staffing all events with the best ratio and mix of employees for that events successAssist Staffing Manager with interviewing bartender candidates. Onboard all approved bar hiresMaintain RAMP certification list, new employee orientation per PLCB, and manage new staff member RAMP trainingDevelop one new cocktail per group tasting. After the tasting work with the event coordinators to determine any adjustments that need to be made to said cocktails based on client feedbackAssist Senior Operations Manager with wine lists and seasonal selectionsYearly, evaluate the beverage packages and collaborate with the team on changesProvide regular pricing guidance and recommendations to the event coordinatorsApply for the PLCB permits for all events not taking place at Pomme at which alcohol is being purchased from Peachtree by the client
Qualifications:
Exceptional initiative, creativity, multi-tasking, negotiating, and listening skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, energetic, detail and deadline-oriented, and capable of working independentlyBasic office management skills including the ability to use the telephone, computer, scanner, printer, internet, and ExcelAbility to work extended hours which will include weekends and nights. Willing to be on call when necessaryGood interpersonal skillsAbility to mentor new hires to a level of success in the companyDemonstrate a professional attitude and appearance at all times