Beverage Director
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Beverage Director
Charleston, SC
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
A fine dining restaurant in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an accomplished Beverage Director to lead wine, spirits, and beverage programs, ensuring exceptional service and guest experiences in a Michelin-caliber environment.
Requirements
- Level 2 Sommelier certification
- Fine dining beverage experience
- Knowledge of wine and spirits
- Managing inventory and costs
- Leadership and guest communication
Qualifications
- Deep wine and beverage knowledge
- Experience with food pairings
- Team training and development skills
- Passion for hospitality
- Advanced certifications beneficial
Full 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.
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