National Beverage Director
$100,000–$130,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead all beverage operations across City Winery's national portfolio, setting strategy aligned with brand, revenue goals, and guest experience standards. Own beverage service standards, including Steps of Service, bar setup, and quality control audits, while developing and maintaining SOPs. Manage national ordering, inventory systems, and financial performance through pars, forecasting, and vendor billing. Lead vendor partnerships, negotiate contracts, and manage winery relations for reserve selections and programs. Develop internal training, wine education, and beverage menu strategies across all locations. Build and mentor the national beverage leadership team, establishing a high-performance service culture.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive beverage leadership experience in high-volume, multi-unit hospitality
- Proven national or regional beverage leadership experience
- Deep expertise in inventory systems, forecasting, cost control, and financial management
- Proven experience leading beverage menu development across multiple concepts
- Strong vendor negotiation and portfolio management experience
- Exceptional leadership, training, and team development skills
- Ability to travel nationally as required
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced wine education (CMS, WSET, or equivalent strongly preferred)
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