Job Overview

Job Title: Beverage Program Director
Company: Hana Koa Brewing
Location: 962 Kawaiahao st, Honolulu, HI 96814
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Hana Koa Brewing is a local craft brewery pub known for its dedication to crafting exceptional beers and providing a memorable dining and drinking experience to our guests. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Beverage Program Director to lead and elevate our beverage offerings, enhancing the overall customer experience.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Beverage Program Director who will be responsible for the strategic development, management, and continuous improvement of our beverage program at Hana Koa. This leadership role involves curating an exceptional selection of guest taps, wines, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages while fostering a team of skilled bartenders and ensuring seamless operations within the brewery pub.
Key Responsibilities:

  1. Beverage Menu Curation: Develop and maintain a diverse and innovative beverage menu, including a wide range of craft beers, wines, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.
  2. Supplier and Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing, and source high-quality ingredients and products.
  3. Quality Control: Oversee the preparation, presentation, and quality of all beverages, ensuring consistency and adherence to service standards.
  4. Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, and lead a team of bartenders, barbacks, and beverage staff, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  5. Customer Experience: Set high service standards, monitor guest interactions, and respond to customer feedback to ensure exceptional experiences.
  6. Inventory and Cost Control: Manage beverage inventory efficiently, control costs, and implement measures to optimize profitability.
  7. Menu Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends and collaborate with suppliers and chefs to create beverage pairings and special releases that complement our food offerings.
  8. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to the service and sale of alcoholic beverages and health and safety standards.
  9. Marketing and Promotion: Work closely with the marketing team to create promotions, events, and marketing materials that highlight Hana Koa’s beverage program.
  10. Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for the beverage program, track expenses, and report on financial performance.
    Qualifications:
    To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
    · Proven experience in a leadership role within the craft beer industry, brewery, or upscale bar/restaurant.
    · Comprehensive knowledge of craft beer, brewing processes, and other beverages.
    · Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    · Proficiency in inventory management and budgeting.
    · Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
    · Familiarity with bar-related software and point-of-sale systems.
    · Cicerone Certified Beer Server
    · Current Hawaii liquor commission card
    Why Hana Koa?
    Hana Koa Brewing provides a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can shape and enhance the brewery pub's beverage program. We work on a local scale hoping to impact our community in the best way possible. As the Beverage Program Director, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our reputation for exceptional beer and beverage offerings. Hana Koa offers full medical and dental benefits, vacation and sick pay, and competitive compensation.
    How to Apply:
    If you are a passionate and experienced Beverage Program Director with a deep appreciation for craft beer and a desire to lead and innovate in a dynamic brewery pub setting, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to
    Beverage Program Director Application Link
    Hana Koa Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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