Beverage Director & Service Leader — Upscale Dining

Lucy's Restaurant Group; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy's Restaurant Group is seeking a Beverage Director with leadership to elevate our beverage program and guest experience. This role oversees daily restaurant operations, leads a dynamic team, and coordinates with kitchen and dining room to ensure hospitality excellence.

The ideal candidate combines beverage expertise with strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and a track record of coaching staff while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management or hospitality leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of full-service restaurant operations.
• Experience managing beverage inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Wine certifications or advanced beverage education are a plus.
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with professionalism, urgency, organization, and positive energy.
• Act as a floor leader focused on exceptional hospitality and memorable guest experiences.
• Support seamless communication between kitchen, bar, and dining room teams.
• Maintain calm and organized operations during high-volume service periods.
• Lead pre-shift meetings that Inform, Inspire, and Ignite the team.
• Address guest concerns with empathy, professionalism, and solution-oriented leadership.
• Ensure all operational systems, side work, cleanliness, and standards are consistently executed.
• Support scheduling, staffing, labor management, and shift execution.
• Assist with cash handling procedures and daily administrative responsibilities.
• Foster a positive, hospitality-focused culture that reflects Lucy's values and 'Good Vibes Only' spirit.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Hospitality excellence

Team development

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

High energy

Tools

Restaurant365 familiarity

Job description

Lucy's Restaurant Group is seeking a Beverage Director with leadership to elevate our beverage program and guest experience. This role oversees daily restaurant operations, leads a dynamic team, and coordinates with kitchen and dining room to ensure hospitality excellence.

The ideal candidate combines beverage expertise with strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and a track record of coaching staff while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced setting.