Luxury Beverage&Wine Program Manager, Port Elizabeth

# 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.**|

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|| --- | --- || Job ID | 275944 || 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