Beverage Director

Mattos Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Gym Membership Discount

Dining Discounts

Job summary

Mattos Hospitality seeks a Beverage Director for a new New York City venture opening in 2027. You will lead the beverage program from pre-opening through launch, build the team, and establish standards that guide ongoing operations.

You will develop wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic programs across multiple experiences, while partnering with culinary leadership to create a cohesive beverage strategy and strong financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Beverage Director, Wine Director, or senior beverage leader in high-quality, full-service hospitality environments.
• Experience opening a restaurant or developing a beverage program from early stages is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages with ability to build a balanced program.
• Strong understanding of beverage service and its relationship to culinary and hospitality experience.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory management, pricing, beverage cost, margins, and financial performance.
• Ability to recruit, train, develop, and lead beverage professionals and educate broader service teams.
• Strong industry relationships and knowledge of distributors, importers, producers, and the beverage landscape.
• Organized in creating systems, controls, standards and structure from ground up.
• Clear communication and accountable leadership; collaborative across departments.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with active floor presence and high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the beverage program from pre-opening through launch and ongoing operations.
• Develop and maintain wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic programs for multiple experiences.
• Collaborate with culinary and restaurant leadership to ensure beverage complements the dining concept.
• Lead tastings, selection, pricing, menu development, and ongoing refinement of the program.
• Establish beverage systems, SOPs, service standards, inventory controls, training materials and procedures.
• Own beverage cost, pricing strategy, inventory levels, purchasing, and other financial and operational metrics.
• Partner with finance and senior leadership on budgets, forecasts, and beverage-related P&L performance.
• Recruit, train, develop, and lead beverage team; educate broader service teams.
• Maintain standards for wine/beverage service, including presentation, storage and knowledge.
• Foster hospitality-focused culture, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Job description

Mattos Hospitality is seeking a Beverage Director for a new venture opening in New York City in early 2027. Joining during the pre-opening stage, the Beverage Director will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop the beverage program, build and train the team, and establish the systems and standards that will guide the operation from opening forward.

The venture will include multiple food and beverage experiences and requires a leader who can develop a thoughtful and cohesive beverage program while maintaining strong operational and financial discipline. We are looking for a knowledgeable and engaged hospitality professional with a distinct point of view, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate a clear beverage vision into a consistent and well-executed program.

Mattos Hospitality is seeking a Beverage Director for a new venture opening in New York City in early 2027. Joining during the pre-opening stage, the Beverage Director will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop the beverage program, build and train the team, and establish the systems and standards that will guide the operation from opening forward.

The venture will include multiple food and beverage experiences and requires a leader who can develop a thoughtful and cohesive beverage program while maintaining strong operational and financial discipline. We are looking for a knowledgeable and engaged hospitality professional with a distinct point of view, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate a clear beverage vision into a consistent and well-executed program.

The Role

• Lead the development and execution of the beverage program from pre-opening through launch and ongoing operations
• Develop and maintain wine, spirits, cocktail, beer, and non-alcoholic programs appropriate to the different food and beverage experiences within the venture
• Collaborate closely with culinary and restaurant leadership to ensure the beverage program complements the culinary direction and overall experience
• Lead beverage tastings, selection, pricing, menu development, and ongoing refinement of the program
• Establish beverage systems, SOPs, service standards, inventory controls, training materials, and operational procedures
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, importers, producers, and other beverage partners
• Lead purchasing, receiving, inventory, storage, and product allocation across the operation
• Own beverage cost, pricing strategy, inventory levels, purchasing, and other key financial and operational metrics
• Partner with finance and senior leadership on budgets, forecasting, and beverage-related P&L performance
• Analyze sales, product mix, margins, and inventory performance and make informed adjustments to support both the program and the business
• Recruit, train, develop, and lead the beverage team while supporting the continued beverage education of the broader FOH team
• Establish and maintain clear standards for wine and beverage service, including presentation, preparation, storage, and product knowledge
• Develop ongoing education and training around wine, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and service standards
• Maintain an active presence on the floor, supporting service and ensuring consistent execution of the beverage program
• Partner with restaurant leadership on private dining, events, and other beverage-related programming and revenue opportunities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable liquor laws, licensing requirements, company policies, and responsible alcohol service standards
• Foster a culture centered on hospitality, professionalism, curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
• Continue to evolve the beverage program after opening while maintaining a clear and cohesive point of view

Experience & Leadership

• Significant experience as a Beverage Director, Wine Director, or senior beverage leader within high-quality, full-service restaurants or hospitality environments
• Experience opening a restaurant or developing a beverage program from its early stages strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, with the ability to build a balanced and thoughtful program
• Strong understanding of beverage service and the relationship between the beverage, culinary, and overall hospitality experience
• Demonstrated experience with purchasing, inventory management, pricing, beverage cost, margins, and financial performance
• Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, and lead beverage professionals and educate broader service teams
• Strong industry relationships and knowledge of distributors, importers, producers, and the broader beverage landscape
• Highly organized and comfortable creating systems, controls, standards, and structure from the ground up
• A composed and accountable leader who communicates clearly and leads with consistency
• Collaborative in approach and comfortable working across beverage, culinary, operations, finance, and senior leadership
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with a strong presence in the operation and high standards for service and execution
• Motivated by the opportunity to build and develop a beverage program with a long-term perspective

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Robust Paid Time Off Policy
• Performance-Based Incentive Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Dining Discounts across Mattos Hospitality
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position include seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, bending, and moving intermittently throughout working hours.

NOTE: JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.

Mattos Hospitality reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications associated with the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mattos Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin.

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