Beverage Director

Montage International; Montana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Healthcare benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex FS

401(k) with company match

Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

Parental leave pay differential

Hotel discounts

Free meals

Job summary

Montage International seeks a Director of Beverage to lead beverage operations across outlets, building exceptional guest experiences with premier wine and spirits programs. You will train front-of-house teams, design cocktail concepts with leadership, and manage budgets while maintaining brand standards.

You will recruit and coach sommeliers, bartenders, and service staff, ensuring top-tier guest service, cost controls, and inventory integrity. A strong luxury-hotel background is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years beverage supervisory or management experience
• Previous beverage buyer experience with extensive wine and spirit knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and analyze data and reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends/holidays
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee alcoholic beverage training for front-of-house staff
• Develop cocktail programs for each outlet with the GM and department heads
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise sommeliers, servers and bartenders
• Create staffing schedules and manage departmental budgets and forecasts
• Implement cost control measures and revenue strategies to maximize profitability
• Provide direct guest service when needed (bartending, serving, seating)
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and brand standards across the department
• Review inventory, pricing, POS programming, and ordering controls

Skills

Beverage supervision

Vendor relations

Cocktail program development

Budget management

Staff scheduling

Wine & spirits knowledge

Bartending (when needed)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

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.