Assistant Beverage Manager Twin Farms

Twin Farms; Barnard (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury hospitality seeks an Assistant Beverage Manager to support the Wine Director in managing beverage operations across the resort. This role involves overseeing inventory, staff training, and enhancing the guest experience with personalized beverage service. The position provides an opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment while curating a diverse beverage program.

Benefits

Paid time off up to 4 weeks

Paid sick leave

Holiday Pay

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

401k Matching

Daily Staff Meal

Relocation reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in luxury hospitality or fine dining bar leadership.
• Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, and beers.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy cases of beverages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee beverage operations, including inventory management and staff training.
• Curate effective beverage menus in collaboration with the Wine Director.
• Engage with guests to provide personalized beverage recommendations.

Skills

Beverage Management

Mixology

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Sommelier Certification (WSET or CMS preferred)

Job description

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

The Assistant Beverage Manager will support the Wine Director in overseeing the full spectrum of beverage operations across the resort, including wine, spirits, beer, and bar service. This hands-on leadership role involves inventory management, staff training, vendor relations, and guest engagement, contributing to an elevated and seamless beverage experience throughout the property.

Key Responsibilities

• Beverage Program Oversight
  • Assist in the management and development of the overall beverage program, maintaining a thoughtful and dynamic selection of wine, spirits, and beer.
  • Collaborate with the Wine Director and bar team to curate menus and implement seasonal updates.
  • Support planning and execution of special beverage events, tastings, and producer visits.
• Ordering & Inventory Management
  • Place and receive orders for wine, spirits, and beer, ensuring accuracy and consistency in supply.
  • Maintain and organize all beverage storage areas, including the wine cellar and bar stockrooms.
  • Track usage, manage par levels, and perform regular inventory counts to support cost control initiatives.
  • Work with vendors, distributors, and producers to source premium products aligned with Twin Farms' standards.
• Train and mentor front-of-house and bar staff on beverage knowledge, service standards, and responsible service.
• Support the delivery of personalized beverage service, including wine pairings and craft cocktails.
• Lead by example in upholding hospitality standards and attention to detail in all beverage-related guest interactions.
• Guest Engagement
  • Interact directly with guests to provide beverage recommendations and elevated experiences.
  • Contribute to a warm, intuitive, and informed service culture across dining venues and private events.
• Qualifications

  Qualifications

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include but are not limited to:

  • 2+ years of experience in beverage management or bar leadership in a luxury hospitality or fine dining setting.
  • Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, and mixology; sommelier certification- WSET or CMS preferred.
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Service-oriented with a passion for hospitality and continual learning.
  • Ability to lift and move cases of wine and spirits and thrive in a physically active role.

  Additional Information

  Required Working Conditions include but are not limited to:

  • Tasks often conducted in a physical, fast-paced environment with ever-changing demands.
  • Occasional desk work; but, in conducting a dinging activity, frequent reaching, bending, and stooping with constant walking/moving around.
  • Frequent travel and transporting of materials between work areas - even under inclement weather.
  • Regularly pushing, lifting, and carrying of 10 to 15 pounds; occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
  • Work involves leadership and collaboration with a team as well as staff from other departments.
  • Shift hours vary, but may be long, include weekend and holiday attendance, and require some availability for emergency and/or to cover staffing needs.

  Additional Information

  • Paid time off up to 4 weeks
  • Paid sick leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Daily Staff Meal
  • Relocation reimbursement available

  STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.