Beverage Manager / Sommelier

Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel is looking for an experienced Beverage Manager / Sommelier. This historic 148-room renovated Hotel with two restaurants, event venues, and a spectacular rooftop bar is scheduled to open Spring 2021 and will be the next exciting addition to the Proper Brand.

Reporting directly to Caldo Verde General Manager, the Beverage Manager / Sommelier will be responsible for all aspects of the property's beverage programs, including developing beverage lists, costing and pricing, training, non-alcoholic beverage programs, inventory, vendor relations, and all service and execution standards.

Job Overview
- Manage the development of the Hotel’s beverage program, including craft cocktail menu development, wine, and beer selections, and seasonal changes
- Conduct staff education and training across all the outlets of the hotel
- Seek new opportunities and strategies for the improvement of the Beverage operations
- Collaborate with the culinary team on wine pairing selections
- Responsible for the beverage financial performance including but not limited to: annual budgeting and operating plans, covers/revenue goals and achieving budgeted expense targets
- Maintain relations with vendors to ensure beverage program is set up for success
- Maintain quality and consistency of the guest experience

Qualifications
Minimum 3+ years in a similar multi-unit operation as a Beverage Manager overseeing an upscale bar program including craft cocktails, beer, and wine

Education
Bachelor’s Degree required

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel is looking for an experienced Beverage Manager / Sommelier. This historic 148-room renovated Hotel with two restaurants, event venues, and a spectacular rooftop bar is scheduled to open Spring 2021 and will be the next exciting addition to the Proper Brand.

Reporting directly to Caldo Verde General Manager, the Beverage Manager / Sommelier will be responsible for all aspects of the property's beverage programs, including developing beverage lists, costing and pricing, training, non-alcoholic beverage programs, inventory, vendor relations, and all service and execution standards.

Job Overview
- Manage the development of the Hotel’s beverage program, including craft cocktail menu development, wine, and beer selections, and seasonal changes
- Conduct staff education and training across all the outlets of the hotel
- Seek new opportunities and strategies for the improvement of the Beverage operations
- Collaborate with the culinary team on wine pairing selections
- Responsible for the beverage financial performance including but not limited to: annual budgeting and operating plans, covers/revenue goals and achieving budgeted expense targets
- Maintain relations with vendors to ensure beverage program is set up for success
- Maintain quality and consistency of the guest experience

Qualifications
Minimum 3+ years in a similar multi-unit operation as a Beverage Manager overseeing an upscale bar program including craft cocktails, beer, and wine

Education
Bachelor’s Degree required

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.