W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.Bewhere you can do your best work,?beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing global? team, andbecomethe best version of you.
W Edinburgh is hiring a Beverage Manager to join the team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh.
Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel's work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director of Beverage & Food, the Beverage Manager at W Edinburgh will have overall responsibility for the beverage programming within in the hotel, including the W Lounge on 11th floor, W Deck rooftop bar on 12th floor, the bar located within SUSHISAMBA restaurant on 10th floor, Room Service, and all wet-led activations and amenities.
We are looking for someone who is creative, driven and passionate!
As Beverage Manager, key aspects of your role will include:
- Design and implement the hotel's beverage offering across all outlets
- Work in partnership with outlet managers to devise steps of service and train all staff accordingly
- Be the main point of contract for brand collaborations and partnership
- Design and see through to completion innovative beverage programming in a way that is authentic to W Edinburgh
- Implement beverage policies and procedures throughout the property
- Ensure compliance with all liquor laws and licensing
- Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards
- Manage department budgets ensuring the maximization of profit while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction
- Work in collaboration with all heads of departments
- Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand's voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent
Our ideal Beverage Manager is someone who has:
- Lots of creativity
- A strong understanding of current beverage trends
- Natural leadership skills
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
- Sophisticated communication skills
- Previous experience working in high-end bars, restaurants or hotels
- A positive mindset
- A genuine passion for working in hospitality
In return for your hard work, we give you:
- World class training and development, including leadership development
- Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
- Bonus plan
- Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting at 31 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness and mental health programmes
- Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
- Discounts for your friends and family
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a faade featuring a winding steel ribbon - reflecting the city's festival spirit - this 12-storey structure is the centrepiece of Nuveen Real Estate's Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.
This W hotel aims to help redefine the city's hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand's signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what's new in design, fashion, music and culture.
The new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand's signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.
A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terraces, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply to be our Beverage Manager today!
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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