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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