Beverage Director

Two Michelin Starred Modern Nordic restaurant, Aquavit is seeking passionate and dedicated Wine and Beverage Director. The Beverage Director is someone that is a hospitality professional who is passionate and driven to ensure excellence, creativity and profitability of the beverage program. You are a leader that will guide and mentor the Front of the House team by engaging and teaching skills that will uphold the standards to maintain a renowned beverage program.

Job duties include:

• Maintain a program including wine, liquor, non-alcoholic, coffees & teas that all align and complement the vision of Aquavit’s food and beverage program.
• Manage all aspects of service and administrative responsibilities both on the floor and in preparation for service and events.
• Educate the Service Team on the wine, beer, spirits, cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverage offerings for all beverages within the restaurant.
• Ensure accuracy and tracking of daily and weekly invoices and costing.
• Ensure that all end-of-month reports and inventories are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all POS systems, inventory systems, beverage lists, technical sheets and any other information related to the selling of beverages remain accurate and up to date.  
• Consistently find new strategies and opportunities to grow the beverage program.
• Partner with the management team to lead the service staff in ensuring that Aquavit provides unparalleled hospitality for every guest.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, ensuring clear communication at all times.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Self-motivated and a desire to learn and grow within the organization
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong sense of reliability
• Passionate and committed for the art of hospitality
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure and being respectful
• Previous experience working in Fine Dining and/or Michelin starred establishment
• Knowledge and passion for wine, beer, coffee, tea and craft cocktails
• Understanding of classic food, wine service, pairings and service ware
• Proven experience as a Head Sommelier or Wine Director in previous role(s)
• Excellent Beverage knowledge including beer, wine and spirits.
• Proficient in MS Office, POS, and Cellar Management Software (SpotOn, Binwise, Tripleseat)
• Excellent understanding of beverage inventory and cost management 
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant service team roles  
• Strong communication and people management skills 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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