Beverage Manager

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced and hospitality-focused Beverage Manager to join the team at the Grand Gardner Hotel. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an Urschel Development property located in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. Urschel Development is a wholly owned subsidiary of Urschel Laboratories in Chesterton, Indiana.

The Grand Gardner Hotel is an independent boutique hotel featuring 58 guest rooms and suites, a speakeasy, banquet space, and welcoming shared spaces. As part of our employee-owned culture, every team member contributes to the hotel's success. We believe that excellent guest experiences are the result of employees who understand how their work impacts guests, coworkers, and the overall operation of the business.

At Grand Gardner Hotel, we value teamwork, accountability, and pride in a job well done. Whether serving guests directly or supporting operations behind the scenes, each employee-owner plays an important role in maintaining the high standards that define our property.

Why You’ll Love Working at the Grand Gardner Hotel: 
•    Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
•    Accrued Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
•    Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance 
•    Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents) 
•    401(k) with Employer Matching
•    Free Life Insurance
•    Hotel stay and on-property dining discounts 
•    Flexible scheduling whenever possible 
•    Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers @ Urschel’s Chesterton Facility
•    Professional Development Support 
•    Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

The Beverage Manager is responsible for leading and elevating the beverage program across The Honor Roll, Little Gem, Bar 101, and banquet operations. This position oversees beverage quality, inventory management, cost control, service standards, team development, and operational performance across all outlets. The Beverage Manager plays a key role in shaping guest experience by maintaining a best-in-class craft cocktail program, developing beverage offerings, and ensuring consistent execution throughout the property. This role partners closely with culinary, events, and hotel leadership teams to support operational excellence and profitability.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on hospitality professional who enjoys working alongside their team, building positive guest relationships, and creating exceptional beverage experiences. Successful candidates possess extensive knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and craft cocktails, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. Candidates should have experience managing inventory, ordering, beverage costing, and staff development while maintaining high standards of service and responsible alcohol practices. Experience leading a hotel beverage program or multiple outlets is preferred, as is familiarity with menu development, recipe costing, banquet beverage operations, and training programs. Professional certifications such as CSS, WSET, Cicerone, ServSafe, or equivalent credentials are preferred but not required.

Candidates should be able to:
•    Lead and support beverage operations across multiple hotel outlets and banquet events. 
•    Maintain exceptional guest service and beverage quality standards. 
•    Develop, implement, and maintain cocktail, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage programs. 
•    Train and coach bartenders, bar leads, and beverage team members through ongoing education and development. 
•    Manage beverage inventory, purchasing, receiving, and storage processes. 
•    Monitor beverage costs, inventory variance, waste, and profitability metrics. 
•    Partner with culinary and events teams on beverage pairings, banquet offerings, and promotional initiatives. 
•    Maintain compliance with Indiana alcohol regulations and responsible service standards. 
•    Establish and uphold standards related to recipes, glassware, garnish, cleanliness, speed of service, and guest interactions. 
•    Build positive relationships with vendors and distributors. 
•    Prepare reports related to sales, inventory, costs, and program performance. 
•    Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Physical Requirements:
•    Remain standing and walking for extended periods during the shift. 
•    Frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds. 
•    Reach, bend, stoop, and move throughout bar and event spaces. 
•    Work in a fast-paced environment with varying levels of guest activity. 
•    Safely operate around glassware, cleaning products, and beverage equipment.

If you are seeking an outstanding career opportunity, visit the Urschel careers link directly at http://www.urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.

EEO/Veteran/Disability
Date Posted: 11/2/2026