**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

**Essential Functions**

+ **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.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

**Qualifications**

+ 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

**Education**

**About Aramark**

**Our Mission**

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**About Aramark**

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .