# Beverage Manager - Garden Route###### Date Job Posted: 06-May-2026###### Salary: RTBA###### Location: Western Cape###### Expires On: 04-Jun-2026### Tanya Serra Food, Wine, Hospitality RecruitmentDescription**BEVERAGE MANAGER**An iconic luxury lifestyle destination is seeking a dynamic Beverage Manager to shape and elevate its beverage offering across multiple restaurants, banqueting operations, and high-profile events.This is a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional operations and take ownership of a world-class beverage strategy that enhances guest experience, drives revenue, and strengthens brand positioning.---### **ROLE OVERVIEW**Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the full beverage function across the property — from menu development and supplier partnerships to cost control, team training, and performance optimisation.---### **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**• Develop and implement premium, profitable beverage and wine programs across all outlets and events • Curate beverage offerings aligned with brand positioning, guest profiles, and LQA standards • Plan and execute beverage-led experiences (wine dinners, activations, golf events, banqueting) • Build and manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, pricing, and promotional support • Drive revenue through strategic pricing, upselling initiatives, and innovative offerings • Monitor and manage beverage cost of sales, margins, and stock control systems • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and detailed financial and performance reports • Analyse POS and sales data to optimise performance and identify trends • Lead, train, and develop teams in wine knowledge, service standards, and upselling techniques • Ensure compliance with liquor licensing and responsible service practices---### **REQUIREMENTS**• Grade 12 with a Hospitality Management Diploma • WSET Level 2 (or higher) • 3–5 years’ experience in beverage, bar, or wine management within a 5-star hotel or resort environment • Strong commercial acumen, including cost control, stock management, and financial reporting • Experience with POS systems and stock control platforms • Valid driver’s licence---### **KEY COMPETENCIES**• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Commercially minded with a strategic approach to revenue and cost management • Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation ability • Solutions-driven with sound decision-making capability • High attention to detail, integrity, and accountability • Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure • Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences--- **Apply online if you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a career-defining role within a leading luxury destination.**| | || --- | --- || Job ID | || Job Title | Beverage Manager - Garden Route || Employer Type | Hotels || Job Type | F & B Management || FT/PT | FullTime || Province | Western Cape || Town/City | Garden Route || Salary | RTBA |#J-18808-Ljbffr