Beverage Apprentice at Manhatta

Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta serves seasonal, inspired cooking, and offers stunning views of New York City, its bridges, and waterways. Manhatta is a restaurant and full-service event space from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with down-to-earth hospitality.

Who you are: 

The Beverage Apprentice works hand in hand with the Beverage Director, Beverage Teams, and Receiving Teams on all aspects of cellar logistics, inventory management upkeep of the various cellar areas and other beverage storage areas. The ability to be extremely detail oriented, organized, flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient is in your DNA. Superior written and verbal communication skills, sense of urgency, empathy and attention to detail is crucial. The Beverage Apprentice will be essential to the successful operations of our bar and wine teams, maintaining and enhancing organizational systems over time.

What you'll do:

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Coordinate and oversee all incoming beverage deliveries by verifying invoices, vintages, bottle sizes, quantities, product quality, and ensuring all products are received, documented, and stored promptly
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready beverage storage areas, including all wine rooms, walk-in storage, wine walls, and satellite beverage locations
• Bin, label, map, and organize all wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic products while maintaining accurate storage locations and inventory records
• Monitor beverage inventory labels, maintain restaurant, event, BTG, pairing, liquor, beer, wine, and NA pars, and communicate replenishment needs to Beverage leadership
• Assist Beverage Leadership with strategic purchasing, forecasting, product planning, and identifying upcoming shortages using sales trends, inventory levels, and operational needs
• Coordinate the movement of beverage inventory throughout the property by pulling products for restaurant and event operations, delivering inventory to service areas, and returning and reconciling unused product after events
• Maintain accurate beverage information within Craftable and POS systems by updating product locations, inventory data, beverage lists, menus, pours, pack sizes, and pricing as directed
• Scan, map, and process invoices while maintaining accurate beverage records, tracking credits, and communicating vendor discrepancies, damaged products, corked wines, and receiving issues
• Participate in and help lead monthly beverage inventories by counting wine, liquor, beer, and non-alcoholic inventory, investigating variances, and assisting with inventory reconciliation
• Support the daily operational needs of the beverage program by reviewing end-of-day beverage communications, coordinating organizational projects, and ensuring beverage readiness across all service areas
• Lead and maintain beverage organization initiatives, including cellar restructures, storage improvements, labeling systems, and infrastructure projects that improve operational efficiency
• Ensure beverage products are stored safely and according to established standards while maintaining accurate bin locations and inventory integrity across all storage areas
• Train and support team members on beverage organization, receiving procedures, inventory standards, binning practices, and operational best practices while promoting accountability
• Collaborate closely with the Beverage Directors, Head Bartenders, Restaurant Management, and Events teams to ensure seamless execution of daily operations and special events
• Perform additional beverage and cellar operations duties as assigned to support the continued success and growth of Manhatta's beverage program

What we need from you:

• Familiarity with Craftable/Beveger/Foodager
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word/Excel
• Genuine interest in Food, Wine, & Spirits
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Beverage Apprentice, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay: Rate of $20  - $25 /hour
• Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones 
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake

 *The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.