Restaurant Beverage Manager
Recruiting Partner: Patrick Walker
Chicago, Illinois | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 167087
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Beverage Manager to lead day-to-day front-of-house operations with a strong focus on beverage program excellence and guest experience. As part of a respected and expanding hospitality group, this is an opportunity to refine a dynamic beverage program, mentor talented teams, and drive both sales and service performance.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who combines strong operational oversight with creativity and attention to detail. They will elevate beverage offerings, strengthen vendor partnerships, and cultivate an environment that prioritizes hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Beverage Manager Benefits/Compensation:
- Competitive base salary ($70K–$80K) plus quarterly performance-based bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave and weekly pay
- Annual merit increase
- Career growth opportunities within a nationally expanding hospitality group
Beverage Manager Requirements/Responsibilities:
- 2+ years of experience in beverage management or front-of-house leadership within upscale, full-service dining
- Lead daily restaurant operations with a focus on beverage program quality and guest satisfaction
- Oversee beverage inventories, cost control, pricing updates, and vendor relationships for beer, wine, and spirits
- Collaborate with the General Manager and Regional Beverage Manager to optimize beverage offerings and profitability
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and efficiency across all service areas
- Lead pre-shift meetings, monitor service flow, and manage nightly closeouts and labor sheets
- Recruit, train, and develop FOH and BOH team members, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations
- Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to maintain consistency and elevate service standards
- Current ServSafe and BASSET (or equivalent) certifications required or ability to obtain upon hire
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
