Beverage Manager

Elise is a fine dining French-Italian seafood restaurant in Atlanta focused on thoughtful cooking, exceptional hospitality, and a unique beverage program. We are seeking an experienced Beverage Manager to lead and elevate our wine, spirits, cocktail, beer, and non-alcoholic programs.

This is an opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about wine, service, education, and creating memorable guest experiences.

The Beverage Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation and continued development of Elise’s beverage program while working closely with the ownership, management, service, and culinary teams. This position always requires service and staff management.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop the beverage and service team

• Curate and maintain an exceptional wine program that complements our French-Italian cuisine

• Manage wine, spirits, cocktail, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage programs

• Develop thoughtful wine pairings and beverage experiences for our tasting menus and special events

• Oversee beverage purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, and cost controls

• Maintain accurate pricing, margins, and beverage budgets

• Build strong relationships with distributors, producers, and industry partners

• Conduct regular staff education and wine/beverage training

• Maintain high standards of service, presentation, and product knowledge

• Collaborate with the culinary team on pairings, menu development, and wine dinners

• Help create and maintain a culture of hospitality, professionalism, and continuous learning

• Stay current with wine, spirits, cocktail, and hospitality trends

• Participate in beverage-related events, dinners, and guest experiences

• 3+ years of beverage management experience in fine dining or a comparable hospitality environment

• Deep knowledge of wine, with an emphasis on French, Italian, and American producers

• Strong understanding of spirits, classic and contemporary cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages

• Proven leadership and team-development skills

• Experience with beverage inventory, ordering, costing, and budgeting

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest engagement

• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing, fast-paced restaurant

• Sommelier certification is a plus, but not required

• A polished, professional presence and a strong attention to detail

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off

• Health benefits

• Access to tastings, industry events, and producer relationships

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

• The opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious beverage program in Atlanta

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a good fit for Elise.

Subject: Beverage Manager

We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership of a beverage program, develop a great team, and contribute meaningfully to the overall guest experience at Elise.