🚀 Beverage Director

Overview

A distinguished, fine-dining hospitality group in the Twin Cities is seeking a Beverage Director to lead all aspects of its award-winning beverage program. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished beverage professional with a deep passion for spirits—especially whiskey—and refined taste in wine, cocktails, and overall guest experience.

Base pay

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and elevate the full beverage program across all outlets, ensuring creative direction and profitability
• Lead menu development, costing, and strategic pricing while maintaining brand integrity
• Manage ordering, inventory, and cost of goods sold (COGS) with precision and accountability
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to craft thoughtful pairings and guest-driven experiences
• Train, mentor, and inspire the bar and service teams on product knowledge, technique, and presentation

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3–5 years of fine-dining or luxury hospitality leadership experience in beverage management
• Extensive spirits expertise —with a strong foundation in whiskey and premium craft cocktails
• Sommelier certification or WSET accreditation strongly preferred (but not required if spirits mastery is evident)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control inventory, and drive profitability
• Local to the Minneapolis–St. Paul area (or with existing ties to the market)

This is a confidential search for an established property known for exceptional service, refined dining, and a sophisticated beverage program.

If you bring creativity, business acumen, and a genuine love for the craft of beverage, we encourage you to apply in confidence.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Hospitality and Hotels and Motels