Beverage Manager
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000
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Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.
"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck
Success on our team starts with our culture:
- We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
- A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
- Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
- We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
- We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
- We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
- Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.
“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the beverage program across Crystal Bridges retail outlets and catering operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance.
- Partner with culinary and operations teams to design, execute, and evolve beverage menus that complement food offerings and seasonal programming.
- Lead beverage ordering, inventory management, and cost controls, supporting financial goals while maintaining product integrity.
- Support hiring, training, and ongoing development of beverage team members, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal alcohol regulations, as well as company safety and service standards.
- Collaborate with events and catering teams to plan beverage service for special events, private functions, and high‑profile experiences.
- Build strong relationships with vendors and distributors to support product selection, availability, and innovation.
- Monitor guest feedback and operational insights to continuously improve service, presentation, and efficiency.
- Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives where applicable.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience managing beverage programs in hospitality, food service, catering, or cultural venues.
- Knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, and non‑alcoholic beverages, with an interest in trends and guest preferences.
- Comfort working across multiple service formats, including retail operations and catered events.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with culinary, operations, and client partners.
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow‑through.
- Experience supporting teams through training, coaching, and day‑to‑day leadership.
- Familiarity with inventory systems, cost management, and operational reporting.
- Experience in museum, cultural, or destination‑based hospitality environments.
- Exposure to premium or chef‑driven brands such as Wolfgang Puck Catering.
Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!
Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
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Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Wolfgang Puck Catering
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