Beverage Manager

The Peninsula İstanbul

The Peninsula Istanbul is located in the historic Karaköy area overlooking the Bosphorus – the meeting point of Asia and Europe. The hotel will feature 177 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a grand ballroom with sweeping views of the Bosphorus, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa and a verdant garden on the waterfront. As we continue to expand the pre-opening team, The Peninsula Istanbul is seeking to hire a Beverage Manager. 

•    An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile hotel opening in Istanbul.
•    The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers, and commitment to our employees. 
•    Be a part of the pre-opening process with a highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

•    To ensure that the Bar team and Sommelier is reporting daily regarding the operations and adheres to all hotel service and grooming standards.
•    To check on the conditions of the vessels, bar equipment including the strict adherence to HACCP rules. 
•    Ensure the inventory control is done in a timely and proper manner.
•    Train all F&B division teams monthly to ensure good product knowledge in their areas. 
•    To ensure the beverage cost is in line with budget. 
•    Ensures compliance to local rules, policies and regulations relating to financial record keeping, money handling and licensing, including the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
•    Controls usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools and service equipment.
•    Utilizes the Infrasys POS system as per policies and procedure in place.

General requirements

•    Degree or Diploma in hotel management.
•    Profound knowledge of the wine, spirit and cocktail areas and experience to create and develop program from scratch. 
•    5-8 years of experience in 5 star hotels or known restaurant operations domestic and overseas.
• Experience in managing beverage teams in luxury industry including high profile banquet events.
•  Experienced in all processes from the sourcing, ordering, storage to the correct service sequence.
• Experienced in creating unique beverage promotions/program for upmarket restaurants and bars.
•    Detail oriented with the ability to manage, guide and train the team.
•    Fluent English and Turkish communication proficiency.

We would be delighted to receive your CV and will liaise directly with suitable applicants.

About The Peninsula Istanbul

The Peninsula Istanbul will offer spectacular views of the Bosphorus Strait, the meeting point of East and West. Located in the historic Karaköy district, the hotel will feature 177 opulent guestrooms and a glamourous rooftop, forming part of the Salıpazarı Port re-development, which also features a cruise terminal, public squares, restaurants and museums.