Beverage Manager

Beverage Manager – Marée

About Marée

Marée is a coastal neighborhood bistro and bar in Spring Lake, built around elevated hospitality, thoughtful food and beverage, and a warm, energetic dining experience.

Our mission is:

“To serve a plate of comforting hospitality while nurturing our local and global community.”

We are seeking a Beverage Manager who brings creativity, accountability, leadership, and a genuine passion for hospitality to our beverage program and overall guest experience.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants the opportunity to build, lead, and grow within a dynamic hospitality group.

Position Overview

The Beverage Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the beverage program and bar team while maintaining high standards of service, profitability, creativity, and hospitality.

This role requires a strong leader with expertise in mixology, craft beer, and global wines, combined with excellent operational discipline and team leadership.

Responsibilities

Beverage Program Leadership

• Manage all daily operations of the bar and beverage program
• Develop and execute seasonal cocktail, beer, and wine menu changes
• Maintain consistency in beverage quality, presentation, and guest experience
• Ensure all recipes, specs, and service standards are properly executed

Financial Management

• Maintain beverage budgets and control bar costs on a weekly basis
• Monitor inventory, ordering, waste control, and product usage
• Work within payroll budgets while maintaining service standards
• Analyze beverage performance and implement strategies to improve profitability

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, develop, and mentor bar staff
• Create staff schedules aligned with labor goals and business demands
• Foster accountability, professionalism, and continued education within the team
• Coordinate staff training seminars with vendors and industry professionals

Events + Brand Development

• Collaborate with management, vendors, and the marketing team to create and execute tastings, events, and seasonal activations aligned with the Marée brand
• Support promotion of the beverage program through social media, PR, and marketing initiatives
• Build strong vendor relationships and maintain industry partnerships

Operations + Compliance

• Ensure all sanitation, safety, and operational standards are consistently met
• Maintain compliance with health codes, liquor laws, and loss prevention procedures
• Support overall restaurant operations as part of the leadership team

Compensation Structure

Base Salary and Tips.

Bonus Structure

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Paid quarterly based on performance.

Bonus eligibility is based on the following key performance metrics:

1. Beverage Cost Management

• Beverage cost not to exceed 20%
• Measured monthly and quarterly

1. Bar Labor Cost Management

• Bar labor maintained within a range of 18% – 22%
• Includes scheduling efficiency and staffing optimization

1. Purchasing + Inventory Control

• Accurate ordering aligned with sales volume
• Minimize waste, over-purchasing, and product loss
• Maintain strong inventory systems and reporting

Bonus payouts are evaluated quarterly based on overall performance across all categories.

Benefits

• Two (2) weeks paid wellness time annually
• Strong earning potential through tips and bonus opportunities
• Growth opportunity within an expanding hospitality group
• Creative input in shaping the Marée beverage program and guest experience

While healthcare benefits are not currently offered, Marée is committed to creating a supportive work environment centered around hospitality, leadership, and growth.

Work Expectations

• Full-time leadership position combining management and bartending responsibilities
• Four (4) bartending shifts per week required
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods
• Leadership presence on the floor during service
• Weekly leadership and team meetings
• Must be comfortable working long and occasionally erratic hours during busy seasons
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods and perform occasional heavy lifting

This position reports directly to Marilyn .

Ideal Candidate

• Strong expertise in mixology, craft beer, and global wines
• Proven leadership experience in upscale hospitality or restaurant beverage management
• Excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to think quickly under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial awareness and understanding of beverage margins
• Passion for mentoring teams and building culture
• Desire for continual growth, education, and innovation

Growth Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and evolving hospitality group, with the ability to contribute creatively to the Marée brand and guest experience.