Beverage Director - Premium Restaurant Group
3 days ago
Atlanta
Job Description About the Opportunity A distinguished premium restaurant group is seeking an experienced and passionate Beverage Director to lead the development and execution of an exceptional beverage program across its portfolio. This individual will bring expertise in wine, spirits, and mixology, blending creativity with strategic oversight to elevate the guest experience. The ideal candidate has a Sommelier certification, a deep understanding of beverage trends, and a proven record of building profitable, guest-focused beverage programs in fine dining or premium casual environments. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Development • Design, implement, and manage comprehensive beverage programs across multiple restaurant concepts., • Curate wine lists and beverage menus that align with each concept’s culinary identity and enhance the guest experience., • Maintain relationships with vendors, distributors, and wineries to source unique and high-quality products., • Oversee all aspects of the wine program, including selection, pricing, and cellar management., • Conduct regular wine tastings, pairings, and staff education sessions., • Ensure accurate inventory management and cost controls across all locations., • Lead and mentor beverage and service teams to uphold the highest levels of knowledge and professionalism., • Implement structured beverage training programs for all FOH staff., • Develop and manage beverage budgets, cost of goods, and profitability targets., • Negotiate pricing and purchasing agreements with vendors to optimize margins., • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal alcohol regulations., • Sommelier Certification (Level 2 or higher preferred)., • 5+ years of progressive experience in beverage management, preferably in fine dining or luxury hospitality., • Proven success in leading beverage programs across multiple locations., • Deep knowledge of wine, spirits, and craft cocktails, with a refined palate and passion for hospitality., • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills., • Ability to balance creativity with financial discipline., • Competitive salary ($80,000 – $85,000 annually), • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, • Paid time off and performance-based incentives, • Opportunities for professional growth within an established and respected restaurant groupCompany DescriptionRestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!RestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!