Wine & Beverage Director

Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection; Gardiner (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality team as a Wine & Beverage Director, responsible for managing beverage offerings and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on seasonal menus and staff training, this role is key to delivering luxury service in a stunning natural setting.

Qualifications

• At least five years experience in beverage management.
• Knowledge of wine service and various drink recipes.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant and event beverage menus.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and train staff.
• Lead exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Knowledge of wine

Beverage standards

Drink recipes

Education

Sommelier certification

Job description

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Join our team as a Beverage Director and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Wildflower Farms team, you will be responsible for managing the restaurant, event and beverage teams to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Ownership of both Restaurant and Event Beverage menus. Provide updates to the menu based on seasonality, trends or inventory changes. Ensure menu items are priced correctly to achieve Beverage Cost.
• Manage inventory and purchasing for the Beverage menu - Restaurant and Events. Maintain a properly stocked bar and storeroom. Ensure that all beverage storage areas remain organized and secure at all times. Complete a monthly inventory - consignment management is helpful.
• Ensure proper staffing levels for the bar team at all times, while adhering to budget guidelines. Train staff on drink preparation and luxury beverage service.
• Lead an exceptional dining experience - highlighting the Beverage program to be a differentiator. Engage with guests to ensure all needs are met.
• Assist with overall restaurant management to include but not limited to floor shifts, bartender support, wine recommendations for guests, etc.
• Conduct daily meetings with the bar team to ensure knowledge of daily operations and beverage offerings. Attend hotel meetings as necessary (BEO, Rallies, Leadership, etc.)
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local beverage regulations
• Adhere to health and safety standards for Beverage preparation.
• Any other duty as assigned
  
  

Pay Rate: $100,000/year - $110,000/year

Company Description

Blanketed with meadows of native flowers and wild woodlands, Wildflower Farms sways in rhythm with the seasons and the simple pleasures of life lived Upstate. Ensconced by fragrant fields of wild bergamot and mountain mint, the property’s 140 arcadian acres embody Hudson Valley ease. A slow-rippling river gently embraces free-standing cabins framing clear views of the mighty Shawangunk Ridge. Crisp air, bright skies and the melodies of Mother Nature beckon stillness and contemplation, while forested footpaths and towering cliffs call to an adventurers’ spirit. Reconnect with yourself and nature at Wildflower Farms.

Qualifications

• At least five years experience in the restaurant/hotel industry in a beverage management capacity.
• Knowledge of wine, wine service, beverage standards, and various drink recipes. Sommelier certification is preferred.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including night, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

Shinrin Yoku LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Shinrin Yoku LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Shinrin Yoku LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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