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Beverage Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

$105K/yr

Beverage Director | Luxury Hotel | Multi-Unit Food & Beverage | Banquets, Bars & Entertainment | Detroit, MI | $105,000 + Exceptional Benefits Lead One of Metro Detroit's Premier Hotel Beverage ...

Beverage Director

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$7.50 - $15/hr

As the Beverage Director, you'll be responsible for developing and managing our beverage offerings, from signature cocktails and curated wine lists to inventory control and staff training. You'll ...

Beverage Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

$105K/yr

Beverage Director | Luxury Hotel Multi-Unit Food & Beverage | Banquets, Bars & Entertainment Detroit, MI $105,000 + Exceptional Benefits Lead One of Metro Detroit's Premier Hotel Beverage Operations ...

Beverage Director | Luxury Hotel | Multi-Unit Food & Beverage | Banquets, Bars & Entertainment | Detroit, MI | $105,000 + Exceptional Benefits Lead One of Metro Detroit's Premier Hotel Beverage ...

Beverage Director

Vero Beach, FL · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Seeking a talented and passionate Beverage Director to lead and elevate the beverage program in beautiful Vero Beach, FL. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative beverage professional to make ...

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As the Beverage Director, you'll be responsible for developing and managing our beverage offerings, from signature cocktails and curated wine lists to inventory control and staff training. You'll ...

Sons & Daughters is seeking a Beverage Director to lead and evolve one of the country's most distinctive beverage programmes. Working alongside Executive Chef and Owner Harrison Cheney, you will ...

Beverage Director

Vero Beach, FL · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Seeking a talented and passionate Beverage Director to lead and elevate the beverage program in beautiful Vero Beach, FL. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative beverage professional to make ...

New

Beverage Director For more than 131 years and four generations, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has handcrafted the world's finest cigars in the heart of Tampa's historic Ybor City. In late 2026, we will open ...

Beverage Director

Tampa, FL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Beverage Director For more than 131 years and four generations, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has handcrafted the world's finest cigars in the heart of Tampa's historic Ybor City. In late 2026, we will open ...

Beverage Director

Tampa, FL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Beverage Director For more than 131 years and four generations, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has handcrafted the world's finest cigars in the heart of Tampa's historic Ybor City. In late 2026, we will open ...

The Food and Beverage Director must want to be at the heart of this experience and further, have a passion for the product, service and the warmth of genuine hospitality that governs and permeates ...

Beverage Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

Position Summary The National Beverage Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and performance of City Winery's beverage programs across all national ...

Beverage Director

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Position Summary The National Beverage Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and performance of City Winery's beverage programs across all national ...

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Beverage Director

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

As Director of Beverage, you will lead beverage operations, drive program innovation, and deliver best-in-class service across all outlets while maximizing revenue and ensuring operational excellence.

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What is the difference between Director Beverage Director vs Beverage Manager?

AspectDirector Beverage DirectorBeverage Manager
CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience in beverage management, certifications like TIPS or ServSafe, and leadership skills.Often has similar certifications but focuses more on daily operations and staff supervision.
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple venues or a large beverage program within a hospitality group or hotel.Manages beverage operations within a specific venue like a restaurant or bar.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, budgeting, menu development, and high-level staff management.Day-to-day operations, staff scheduling, inventory, and customer service.

The main difference is that the Director Beverage Director holds a higher-level, strategic role overseeing multiple venues or programs, while the Beverage Manager focuses on daily operations within a specific location. Both roles require beverage industry experience and certifications, but the scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Beverage Director

Harper Associates

Detroit, MI • On-site

$105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Beverage Director | Luxury Hotel | Multi-Unit Food & Beverage | Banquets, Bars & Entertainment | Detroit, MI | $105,000 + Exceptional Benefits
Lead One of Metro Detroit's Premier Hotel Beverage Operations
Harper Associates has partnered with a premier full-service luxury hotel in the Detroit area to recruit an experienced Beverage Director to oversee a dynamic, high-volume, multi-unit beverage operation.
This executive leadership position is responsible for beverage operations across multiple restaurants and bars, extensive banquet and catering facilities, live entertainment venues, lounges, and hotel events. If you're a strategic hospitality leader with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences while driving financial performance, this is an outstanding opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership for all beverage operations across multiple hotel outlets
  • Oversee bars, lounges, banquet beverage service, special events, and entertainment venues
  • Develop innovative cocktail, wine, beer, and spirits programs that drive guest satisfaction and revenue growth
  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop bar managers, beverage managers, bartenders, and service teams
  • Manage beverage purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and supplier negotiations
  • Drive profitability through effective beverage cost control, pricing strategy, labor management, and inventory management
  • Ensure consistent execution of luxury hospitality service standards across every outlet
  • Partner with Culinary, Banquets, Catering, Sales, Marketing, and Hotel Operations to execute weddings, conventions, galas, corporate events, concerts, and VIP experiences
  • Maintain compliance with all liquor laws, health regulations, safety standards, and responsible alcohol service requirements
  • Analyze financial performance, beverage sales, labor metrics, and operational KPIs to maximize profitability

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience as a Beverage Director, Director of Beverage, Beverage Manager, Food & Beverage Director, or Multi-Unit Beverage Manager
  • Luxury hotel, resort, casino, convention hotel, or large-scale hospitality experience strongly preferred
  • Proven success managing multiple bars and high-volume banquet beverage operations
  • Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, craft cocktails, beer, mixology, beverage trends, and menu development
  • Experience with inventory control, purchasing, beverage costing, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
  • Demonstrated success leading, developing, and retaining high-performing, large hospitality teams
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Sommelier certification, WSET, BarSmarts, or similar beverage certifications are a plus

Compensation & Benefits
  • Up to $105,000 annual salary
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Outstanding long-term career growth with a respected hospitality organization

If you're an accomplished hospitality leader ready to oversee one of Metro Detroit's most exciting hotel beverage programs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or email your confidential resume to: kevin@harperjobs.com
Kevin Swanquist
Executive Recruiter
Harper Associates
kevin@harperjobs.com
www.harperjobs.com
248-737-0222