Beverage Controller

The role…

At Soho House, the Beverage Controller is responsible for purchasing, storage and inventory of all beverages related products for Soho House & Co property. This includes: all beverage and glassware. As the Beverage Controller, you will coordinate with each departmental manager to ensure products are ordered and stored efficiently and by state / national food and safety standards. 

A successful Beverage Controller will also oversee a team of Receivers who assist with the daily stock counts and organization of storage areas. We hope you have excellent organization skills, have a knack for numbers, and can keep track of many moving parts!

Main Duties

• Able to effectively control the Beverage Cost.
• Control the Beverage outlets in terms of wastage, pilferage, and efficiency.
• Prepare variance analysis beverage and communicating with Department Heads.
• Check and verify voids in the POS systems.
• Check and verify discounts on the POS systems.
• Check and verify all complimentary sales in POS systems.
• Check the menu pricing on the POS systems and ensure the correct prices are loaded for all items.
• Responsible for surprise spot checks at all F&B outlets
• Spot check on the receiving department to ensure that the goods received are checked for quality.
• Check and ensure all menu items have a recipe.
• Responsible for developing pars, ordering systems and processes that promote effective management of inventory and create opportunities that optimize the sale of products with longer shelf life
• Develop and retain relationships with external vendors and internal leadership team to deliver perishable and non-perishable products on time, budget and without sacrificing quality
• Provide monthly PMIX reports and recommend menu adjustments for all Food and Beverage Items & Group Event Menus
• Ensure weekly Beverage Costs are within the allocated Budget. If costs are above allocated budget provide reasoning and solutions to reach that goal.
• Works closely with the F&B Operations Managers to purchase the highest quality product while constantly searching for the lowest price.
• Negotiate Beverage prices, place daily food and beverage orders based on requirements, and ensure prompt delivery as requested within the prescribed receiving hours.
• Place weekly liquor, beer and wine orders as required.
• Assist Culinary team with ordering and cost control.
• Gain complete knowledge of Adaco, train and ensure Management team is using the Adaco as per company directives in all departments. 
• Create and run bi-monthly (or as needed) training sessions for all departments centered around storage of product and tracking process to ensure inventory is moving to market
• Collaborate with department heads to create, publish and update par levels for each department regarding all Beverage products.
• In conjunction with the GM, F&B Managers and Bar Manager, ensure recipe accuracy, implement budgets, and cost management systems that can increase efficiency and sales.
• Maintain accurate pars for products by participating in weekly reviews and resolution of major liquor variances
• Partner with the F&B Managers keep the Beverage Program in-line with budgets by controlling purchasing and security of all beverage products.
• Proper bookkeeping and reconciliation of invoices to be inputted into internal reporting system
• Deliver inventory reports on a daily/weekly basis
• Manage Receivers and ensure their work is productive and that storage areas are kept clean and organized
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

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Required Skills/Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience managing inventory for perishable and non-perishable items in a demanding, high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Inventory Management System Experience, Excel and all Microsoft Office
• Vendor management and proven experience with managing budgets, invoices and forecasting purchasing needs
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Flexible schedule to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to multitask, deliver results and reports

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 20 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Family Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.