Drink Manager

Descrição da Função Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Drink Manager to lead and elevate the beverage experience across the property.

Reporting directly to the F&D Manager, this strategic role has transversal scope across all hotel venues and is designed to elevate, standardize and innovate the beverage experience, positioning drinks as a stronger pillar of the hotel's identity and guest journey.

The position combines operational leadership, beverage expertise, guest experience, commercial oversight, and creative programming. The successful candidate will act as custodian of beverage standards across the hotel, curating a holistic drinks identity spanning cocktails, spirits, coffee, tea and supporting the wider wine experience.

Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Beverage Standards

Lead and standardize the beverage experience across all hotel venues, including Tiepolo Lounge and terrace, Uliveto restaurant, Pool Bar, Patio, Spa, Imperial Club and Room Service.

Ensure excellence, consistency and innovation in beverage service standards, rituals and presentation.

Support venues teams in embedding a cohesive beverage philosophy across the property.

Mixology & Beverage Expertise

Curate and develop sophisticated cocktail programs, demonstrating strong expertise in mixology, premium spirits and distillates.

Drive beverage innovation while preserving luxury standards and guest expectations.

Support the Sommelier team in strengthening the overall beverage proposition, including wine integration.

Training & Experience Development

Elevate beverage knowledge across teams through structured training and coaching.

Strengthen standards and know-how in cocktails, coffee, tea and service rituals across all outlets.

Act as an internal subject matter expert and ambassador for beverage excellence.

Programming, Marketing & Activations

Lead and execute drink activations linked to Waldorf Astoria brand programming, Taste of Hilton initiatives and the Destination Bar Programme, acting as the property lead for these platforms.

Develop and manage the beverage marketing calendar, including activations and rituals such as aperitivo, tea time and seasonal experiences.

Collaborate closely with Commercial and Marketing to shape the image, storytelling and positioning of the hotel's beverage identity.

Commercial & Financial Responsibilities

Oversee beverage inventory strategy and support control of beverage cost in close collaboration with Finance.

Support pricing strategy, menu engineering and supplier relationships to drive profitability while maintaining quality.

Industry Presence & Representation

Maintain an active presence within the beverage community, including cocktail networks as well as coffee and tea communities.

Represent Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel externally and contribute to reinforcing its positioning within the luxury beverage and hospitality landscape.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

Proven luxury hospitality experience in beverage leadership roles

Advanced mixology expertise and strong knowledge of premium spirits

Understanding of broader beverage culture, including coffee and tea

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Leadership presence with a training-oriented mindset

Creativity in experiential programming and guest engagement

Strong industry network and passion for innovation

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