The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant — Wilmington, DE
519 N. Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Website: thequoinhotel.com
The Quoin Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Housed in a beautifully reimagined historic Victorian Romanesque building, The Quoin features 24 refined guest rooms, an elevated full-service restaurant, rooftop bar & lounge, and craft cocktail lounge, creating a vibrant hospitality destination for visitors and the local community alike.
The beverage venues include:
- The Quoin Restaurant & Bar with curated cocktails, wine, and beer offerings.
- The Quoin Rooftop Bar & Lounge — Wilmington’s first rooftop bar with skyline views.
- Simmer Down — a craft cocktail lounge in the hotel’s historic lower level.
The Beverage Manager oversees all beverage operations across The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant’s outlets. This role champions beverage program development, inventory and cost control, team leadership, and delivery of exceptional service experiences that align with The Quoin’s elevated brand standards.
Key Responsibilities- Lead Beverage Operations: Develop, maintain, and elevate beverage programs including cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic offerings.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work with culinary, restaurant, and hotel leadership to align beverage menus with seasonal dining offerings and guest expectations.
- Inventory & Cost Controls: Manage beverage purchasing, par levels, inventory tracking, vendor partnerships, and cost optimization.
- Training & Development: Train and coach bartenders and service staff on products, service excellence, upselling techniques, and responsible alcohol service.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant alcohol service laws, health regulations, and internal policies.
- Operational Leadership: Organize beverage service flow, maintain service quality during peak periods, and ensure attractive, functional bar/service areas.
- Guest Experience: Act as a visible leader on the floor; set service standards, respond to guest feedback, and ensure satisfaction.
- Team Management: Hire, schedule, mentor, and evaluate beverage team members in coordination with department leadership.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ beverage management experience in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
- Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, craft beer, and industry trends.
- Proven experience with inventory systems, cost controls, and financial reporting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to foster a positive, team-driven environment under fast-paced service demands.
- Familiarity with POS systems and beverage inventory software preferred.
- Must understand and uphold all regulatory guidelines related to beverage service.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee perks including dining and hotel stays
- Collaborative and creative hospitality culture