Drink Manager
Sobre el trabajo
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
- Departamento: Evento
Sobre ti
- Idioma requerido: Italiano. Inglés es un plus
La empresa
Nestled in a private 15-acre Mediterranean park on Rome’s highest hilltop, the Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is the only luxury resort in the Eternal City.
Offering breath-taking panoramic views of Rome, with St. Peter’s Dome in full view, it is located just minutes from the historic centre.
Home to Europe’s most prestigious private art collection, the museum-worthy masterpieces are displayed throughout the public areas and Suites. The collection includes an astonishing triptych by Venetian artist Giambattista Tiepolo in the main lobby, as well as four limited edition “Dollar Signs” by Andy Warhol, on private view in the Penthouse Suite.
Under the direction of internationally celebrated Chef Heinz Beck, La Pergola is the first and only three-star Michelin restaurant in Rome, and boasts one-of-a-kind panoramic views over the Eternal City.
Leisure facilities include the award-winning Cavalieri Grand Spa Club, offering an array of exclusive beauty and relaxation treatments, a Turkish bath, saunas, a cutting edge fitness area, 1 indoor pool/3 outdoor pools including a children’s pool with a spacious sundeck surrounding the park. Two red-clay tennis courts and an 800-meter long fitness trail are located in the hotel’s verdant private park.
All 370 luxurious and finely appointed guest rooms and Suites are exceptionally spacious each with its own private balcony. Guests staying in Imperial Rooms and Suites enjoy complimentary access to both the Grand Spa and the services of the exclusive Imperial Club.
Enhanced by the genuine True Waldorf Service, the Rome Cavalieri is one-of-a-kind hotel delivering experiences beyond compare.
