Beverage & Event Manager

Beverage & Event Manager The Cove of Lake Geneva is seeking an energetic, talented candidate to join our team as the Beverage & Event Manager.
This position plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the food & beverage and limited-service events on property.
The candidate will have a background in food and beverage and proven ability to manage team members.
* Coordinates with Group Sales & Marketing all F&B requirements for the properties limited service events.
* Interviews, hires, trains, orients and sets clear expectations for new employees for department including bartenders, pool staff, baristas and banquet set up staff.
* Sets schedules and job duties while maintaining employee hours for proper staffing.
* Evaluates and oversees job performance of employees.
* Orders supplies and maintains pars for stock and inventory control controlling beverage cost.
* Understands and follows all policy and procedures dictated by the administration and suggests and initiates necessary changes and improvements.
* Knowledge of safety procedures to insure employee safety.
* Responsible for the compliance of all state liquor laws for department.
* Oversees all in-house events ensuring all is set up properly, executed property and returned back to company standards.
* Works with clients to detail their event needs and ensures appropriate staffing for events * Oversee operations of outdoor pool bar, outdoor pool, coffee bar and in-house events.
* Off season (October-May) responsibilities will vary and include more hotel operations oversight and second shift manager on duty responsibilities.
* Work with all departments to ensure communication is accurate especially in regard to any event needs.
* Maintain standards of food, beverage, and quality guest service.
* Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas to the hotel's cleanliness standards.
* Ability to work weekends, holidays and second shift hours.
* Fill in for bartending shifts as needed or to expedite service to guests.
* Implement service to tables at outdoor pool and other ideas to enhance guest service * Create beverage menu and any specials to encourage the use of any backstock items * Assist with marketing materials through marketing team on property * This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualified candidates will possess: * WI bartending license * 2-5 years beverage management, preferably in the hospitality business * 2-3 years of event management * Exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer service skills * Great organizational skills * Ability to delegate tasks * Great leadership skills and abilities * Ability to motivate staff, negotiate with vendors and resolve any guest issues.
* Ability to create reports for management and ownership * Can manage time and establish priorities Salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Holidays * Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: * Tips Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred) * Customer Service: 3 years (Preferred) * Bartending: 3 years (Preferred) * Event management: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person