Assistant Beverage Manager

Step into an exciting career as an Assistant Beverage Manager at the legendary Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Nestled across 550 acres of breathtaking beauty, the Grand blends rich Southern tradition with modern luxury to create unforgettable guest experiences. Recognized as Marriott's Hotel of the Year for the Distinctive Premium Brand, the resort features 405 guest rooms, award-winning hospitality, and a vibrant Food & Beverage program with nine unique dining venues. From poolside cocktails to elegant banquets and lively lounges, every experience is crafted with excellence. The Grand Life is calling—come share it with us! As the Assistant Beverage Manager, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the daily operations of the hotel's bars, lounges, pool venues, and banquet beverage service. Working alongside the Director of Beverage, you'll help lead a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining operational excellence, profitability, and compliance with Alabama Beverage Rules and Responsible Vendor requirements. This role is ideal for a motivated hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and has a passion for elevated beverage service and guest engagement.

Beverage Operations & Leadership:

Assist in overseeing daily operations of bars, lounges, pool outlets, and banquet beverage service while supporting hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and team development.

Guest Service & Events:

Deliver exceptional guest experiences by resolving concerns, promoting resort offerings, leading pre-shift communication, and coordinating special events and outlet promotions.

Compliance & Financial Oversight:

Ensure compliance with Alabama Beverage regulations and Responsible Vendor requirements while assisting with inventory management, cost control, payroll oversight, and profitability initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Collaboration:

Maintain beverage quality and service standards, support equipment and outlet readiness, and collaborate with departments across the resort to ensure seamless operations and memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous Food & Beverage leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of beverage operations, guest service standards, and supervisory techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Alabama Beverage Rules and Responsible Vendor requirements preferred.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout shifts in indoor and outdoor restaurant, lounge, banquet, and pool environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional climbing and movement throughout multiple outlet locations.
• Must be comfortable working evenings, weekends, holidays, and outdoor events as business demands require.

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