Beverage Director

Montage International; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company‑M

Free meals

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Montage International is seeking a Director of Beverage to lead beverage operations across its food and beverage outlets. You will develop cocktail programs, recruit and coach sommeliers, bartenders, and servers, and collaborate with leadership to optimize pricing, inventory, and guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have at least four years of beverage supervisory or management experience, wine and spirit knowledge, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of beverage supervisory or management experience.
• Experience as a beverage buyer with extensive wine and spirit knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures.
• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee alcoholic beverage training for front-of-house staff.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors.
• Partner with GM's and Department heads to create cocktail programs for each outlet.
• Assist as manager in restaurant outlets as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage to design pricing strategies.
• Review inventory, pricing, POS programming, and cost controls.
• Provide direct service to guests when needed (bartending, seating).
• Ensure the department abides by safety and sanitation policies.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise sommeliers, servers, bartenders, and staff.
• Create and maintain staffing schedules.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Implement cost controls and revenue enhancement strategies.
• Maintain high standards of service, food quality, and presentation.
• Deliver on guests' expectations and WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Beverage leadership

Vendor relationships

Team management

Budgeting

Data analysis

Guest service

Staff scheduling

Pricing strategy

Tools

POS systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

At Montage, It's All Because of YOU!

Director of Beverage

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you're not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You'll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests.

Your Leadership

• Ability to establish and oversee alcoholic beverage training for front-of-house Food & Beverage staff, including general knowledge, list-specific knowledge, and responsible Beverage Service techniques
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors to ensure access to premier products and exclusive opportunities
• Partner with GM's and Department heads to create cocktail programs for each outlet
• Assist as manager in restaurant outlets as needed
• Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage to design appropriate pricing strategies
• Review inventory including invoice accuracy, pricing structures, POS (Point of Service) programming, cost controls par levels maintained, appropriate ordering of quantities and the beverage physical inventory process
• Provide direct service to guests as needed, including, but not limited to, serving tables, bussing tables, seating guests, bartending when needed
• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise sommeliers, servers, bartenders, and support staff
• Create and maintain staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, monitoring expenses and revenue performance
• Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality
• Maintain high standards of service excellence, food quality, and presentation, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards
• Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

About You

• You are passionate about Beverage operations
• You are exceptional in leading a team
• You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• A minimum of four years of previous Beverage supervisory or management experience
• Previous beverage buyer experience required with extensive wine and spirit knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures, and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer
• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system
• Budgetary analysis capabilities, a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You will Enjoy

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)
• Healthcare benefits
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option
• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees
• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance
• Parental leave pay differential
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Free meals
• Fitness & wellness discounts
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Hearts of Montage community engagement
• Associate’s events throughout the year

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude.

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location. In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we're committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences. How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember. At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow. Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it's a way of life.

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