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Wawa, Inc.

Food & Beverage Manager

Richmond, IN · On-site

$22.70 - $30.60/hr

As our Food & Beverage Manager (FBM) , you'll oversee all food and beverage operations, ensuring everything runs efficiently and consistently. You'll work alongside the General Manager and Assistant ...

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How much do beverage manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for beverage manager in Indiana is $65,084.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,800.00 and $75,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a beverage manager?

A beverage manager oversees the selection, purchase, and stocking of beverages at a restaurant or bar. As a beverage manager, your job duties include checking and replenishing storeroom inventory, placing orders with suppliers, and bookkeeping. You may also hire and train staff on proper food and drink preparation, kitchen health and safety techniques, and legal alcoholic beverage service. The career typically requires at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, experience in the food and beverage industry, and on-the-job training. Some employers may prefer candidates with postsecondary education, such as a bachelor’s degree in restaurant and hospitality management. Additional qualifications include strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a beverage manager?

To thrive as a Beverage Manager, you need expertise in beverage operations, inventory management, and hospitality, often supported by a degree in hospitality or relevant certifications like ServSafe Alcohol. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, beverage ordering software, and compliance regulations is essential. Strong leadership, customer service, and organizational skills help you excel in managing staff and ensuring guest satisfaction. These skills ensure efficient beverage service, cost control, and a positive guest experience in a competitive hospitality environment.

What are some common challenges a beverage manager faces when curating a beverage menu?

Beverage Managers often face the challenge of balancing creativity with profitability when designing a beverage menu. They must consider guest preferences, seasonal availability of ingredients, and cost control, all while ensuring the menu complements the venue's cuisine and brand identity. Additionally, staying updated on industry trends and training staff to execute the menu consistently can be demanding. Successful Beverage Managers collaborate closely with chefs, suppliers, and front-of-house teams to create a memorable and efficient beverage experience.

What is the difference between Beverage Manager vs Bar Supervisor?

AspectBeverage ManagerBar Supervisor
CredentialsFood & Beverage certifications, management experienceBar certifications, bartending experience
Work EnvironmentHotels, restaurants, resorts overseeing beverage operationsBars, nightclubs, restaurants managing bar staff
ResponsibilitiesManaging beverage inventory, staff, budgets, and quality controlSupervising bartenders, ensuring service standards, handling customer issues

The main difference between a Beverage Manager and a Bar Supervisor lies in scope and responsibilities. A Beverage Manager oversees the entire beverage operation, including inventory, staff, and budgets across multiple venues or departments. In contrast, a Bar Supervisor focuses on managing bartenders and daily bar service. Both roles require relevant certifications and industry experience, but the Beverage Manager position typically involves higher-level management duties and strategic planning.

Do you need a degree to be a beverage manager?

A degree is not typically required to become a beverage manager, but relevant experience in hospitality, bartending, or restaurant management is important. Certifications in alcohol service or management can enhance prospects, and strong leadership and customer service skills are essential for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Beverage Manager job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,084 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

Food & Beverage Manager

Hampton Inn & Suites Speedway

Speedway, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

If you are an experienced food and beverage manager with a passion for people, join our team as Food & Beverage Manager. No matter whether a guest arrives weary from their travels or excited for a vacation, as a Food & Beverage Manager, you and your team know what to do to make them feel at home. They will appreciate the sparkling bar and banquet area, and a warm welcome. As Food & Beverage Manager you will assist the Senior Food & Beverage Manager by leading and inspiring each team member to provide an exceptional guest experience. Operating at a high level of excellence will ensure each guest will know you genuinely care about the quality of their visit, creating a customer for life.
Salary Range: $49,000-56,750 annually
Benefits Offered:
  • Employee Referral Program $
  • Bonus Program $
  • Merit Increase $
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flex Days
  • 401k with Employer Contribution
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Insurance

Our Food & Beverage Managers makes a difference by:
  • Having a gift for paying attention to the smallest details
  • Having a team-first attitude
  • By driving results

As a Food & Beverage Manager, you will:
  • Assist the Senior F&B Manager to manage all food and beverage and banquet operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
  • Achieve profitability through managing, labor, food costs
  • Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service.
  • Position will oversee banquet execution from setup through breakdown as well as supporting and overseeing the bar/restaurant operations
  • Assist with inventory and ordering (food, beverage and supplies)
  • Help lead and train F&B team
  • Step into the kitchen to cook as needed
  • Must be flexible to move between leadership, banquets, bar service and kitchen coverage based on business needs.
  • Identify customers' needs and respond proactively to all their concerns.
  • Attracting, recruiting, training, and appraising talented food and beverage personnel
  • Establish goals, make schedules, and enforce policies and procedures
  • Comply with all health and safety regulations.
  • Monitor and report sales and guest satisfaction results.
  • Strive to improve service performance.
  • Maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times
  • Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
  • Serve as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors
  • Communicate clear and consistent messages regarding processes throughout the food & beverage department
  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, standards and meeting the expectations of customers on a daily basis
  • Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge and skills

As Food & Beverage Manager, in this role, you must:
  • Have at least 2 year's previous experience with overseeing banquets, restaurant kitchen, bar.
  • Must have culinary experience.
  • Must have ability to drive results and achieve desired performance outcomes.
  • You need a professional demeanor, a warm and welcoming personality, and must be able to engage easily and actively connect with others.
  • Be genuinely caring and compassionate and visibly demonstrate desire to understand others.
  • Have natural instincts and insight for finding the best solution to unclear situations, issues, and problems.
  • Create confidence and trust, while communicating the right message at the right time.
  • Be comfortable conversing with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and at all organizational levels.
  • Be direct yet tactful and considerate of the audience. Speak with others using clear and professional language, being direct, yet tactful.
  • Must be available on days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Clean professional appearance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the General Manager.
  • F&B management experience required.

Additional Requirements:
The Food & Beverage Manager role requires standing and walking for extended periods or all of shift. Sitting will be minimal. Requires the ability to read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (i.e., small print, computer). Grasp, turn and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than 35 pounds without assistance.
MHG Hotels LLC seeks to attract and retain a highly-performing and diverse workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. MHG Hotels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 317-356-4000 extension 202. Please leave a message and a member of our Human Resources team will return your call within three business days. Alternatively, an email may be sent to hr@mhghotelsllc.com "Applicant Accommodation" should be included in the subject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request accommodation to apply for a job.

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