Beverage Head - Expat for Lonavala

Della Group; Lonavala; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Group in India invites a Beverage Head (Expat) to lead and manage beverage operations across the property, delivering world-class guest experiences, innovation, profitability, and adherence to luxury hospitality standards.

You will oversee bars, lounges, beverage programs, cellar management, mixology, wine service, procurement and team development, driving revenue growth while maintaining exceptional service quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, beers, sake, whisky, and international beverage trends.
• Expertise in mixology, wine pairing, cellar management, and beverage innovation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Financial acumen with beverage cost control and budgeting.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
• Guest-centric approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of international hospitality standards and luxury service etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage beverage operations across the property to deliver world-class guest experiences while upholding luxury standards.
• Oversee bars, lounges, beverage programs, cellar management, mixology, wine service, procurement, and team development.
• Drive revenue growth through innovative beverage concepts and cost-efficient operations.
• Maintain exceptional service quality and guest satisfaction through training and service excellence.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Beverage program management

Mixology

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Vendor management

Luxury hospitality standards

Guest service orientation

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

The Beverage Head (Expat) is responsible for leading and managing the overall beverage operations across the property, ensuring world-class guest experiences, innovation, profitability, and adherence to international luxury hospitality standards. The role oversees bars, lounges, beverage programs, cellar management, mixology, wine service, procurement, and team development while driving revenue growth and maintaining exceptional service quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage beverage operations across the property to deliver world-class guest experiences while upholding international luxury standards.
• Oversee bars, lounges, beverage programs, cellar management, mixology, wine service, procurement, and team development.
• Drive revenue growth through innovative beverage concepts and cost-efficient operations.
• Maintain exceptional service quality and guest satisfaction through training and service excellence.

Job Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, beers, sake, whisky, premium beverages, and international beverage trends.
• Expertise in mixology, wine pairing, cellar management, and beverage innovation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Financial acumen with experience in beverage cost control and budgeting.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
• Guest-centric approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of international hospitality standards and luxury service etiquette.

Minimum Qualification

Professional certifications such as WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Sommelier, or internationally recognized mixology certifications are highly preferred.

Minimum Job Experience

Minimum 5-9 years in a senior leadership role managing multi-outlet beverage operations.

Reporting to

Chairman (CMD) & COO

Travel

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