Beverage Director

Nbutexas; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Beverage Director to lead wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages in a fine dining setting with Michelin/James Beard-caliber standards. This role demands precision, knowledge, and exceptional service, in a restaurant style that emphasizes guest experience.

Relocation to Chattanooga, TN is required. You will develop wine lists, manage cellar, train staff, and build relationships with wineries and distributors to ensure profitability and elevated guest

Qualifications

• Level 2 Sommelier certification required.
• Proven beverage leadership in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Deep knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, and food pairing.
• Experience managing beverage purchasing, inventory, pricing, and profitability.
• Exceptional guest-facing communication and leadership skills.
• WSET, CMS, or other advanced beverage certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the complete wine, spirits, cocktail, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage program
• Curate an exceptional wine list and oversee cellar management, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls
• Develop food and beverage pairings and elevated guest experiences
• Train, mentor, and develop sommeliers, bartenders, and service teams
• Build strong relationships with wineries, distributors, importers, and industry partners
• Establish and maintain exceptional beverage and hospitality standards

Skills

Level 2 Sommelier

Beverage leadership

Wine, spirits, cocktails knowledge

Food pairing expertise

Job description

BEVERAGE DIRECTOR – FINE DINING

RELOCATION TO CHATANOOGA, TN REQUIRED

We’re seeking an accomplished Beverage Director to lead and elevate a sophisticated wine, spirits, and beverage program. This is an opportunity for a hospitality professional who understands the precision, knowledge, and exceptional service expected in a Michelin/James Beard-caliber dining environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and develop the complete wine, spirits, cocktail, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage program
• Curate an exceptional wine list and oversee cellar management, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls
• Develop food and beverage pairings and elevated guest experiences
• Train, mentor, and develop sommeliers, bartenders, and service teams
• Build strong relationships with wineries, distributors, importers, and industry partners
• Establish and maintain exceptional beverage and hospitality standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 2 Sommelier certification required
• Proven beverage leadership experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or a Michelin/James Beard-caliber environment
• Deep knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, and food pairing
• Experience managing beverage purchasing, inventory, pricing, and profitability
• Exceptional guest-facing communication and leadership skills
• Passion for training, education, and developing a high-performing team
• WSET, CMS, or other advanced beverage certifications are a plus

If you’re passionate about wine, hospitality, and creating an extraordinary guest experience, we’d love to connect.