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Job Title: Sommelier & Beverage Manager

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage / Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Position Summary

Broken Sound Club is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and service-driven Sommelier & Beverage Manager to lead and elevate the Club's beverage program. This position is responsible for the strategic development, procurement, inventory management, financial performance, and service execution of all beverage offerings throughout the Club, including wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. The Sommelier & Beverage Manager serves as the Club's beverage expert, creating exceptional member experiences while supporting operational excellence and profitability.

Essential Responsibilities

Beverage Program & Bar Operations

• Oversee the upkeep, implementation, and adherence of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, operational efficiency, and compliance with Club standards.
• Develop and maintain beverage programs across all dining venues, banquets, and special events.
• Curate wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage selections.
• Maintain beverage menus, wine lists, and pairing recommendations.
• Drive beverage innovation, retail wine sales, and member engagement through creative programming, educational experiences, and strategic beverage initiatives that enhance both member satisfaction and departmental profitability.
• Monitor beverage trends and recommend new products, recipes, and service enhancements that align with member preferences.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all wine, cocktail, beer, and beverage offerings to effectively support associates, educate members, and enhance the member experience.
• Lead the continued development and sustainability of the Club's Wine Society program

Wine & Member Experience

• Assist members with wine selections and food pairings.
• Conduct wine tastings, educational seminars, and member experiences.
• Develop and execute wine dinners, spirit tastings, and beverage-focused events.
• Create memorable experiences through personalized and attentive service.
• Build strong relationships with members through professional and engaging interactions.
• Resolve member concerns promptly and professionally while exercising sound judgment.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Manage beverage inventory levels and purchasing processes.
• Conduct beverage inventories and audits.
• Monitor beverage costs, pricing strategies, and profitability.
• Analyze sales trends and identify revenue opportunities.

Vendor & Purchasing Management

• Maintain relationships with distributors, wineries, breweries, and beverage suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing agreements.
• Coordinate product tastings and vendor presentations.

• Ensure compliance with all Club policies and applicable local, state, and federal alcohol service regulations.
• Maintain health, sanitation, and safety standards throughout all service areas.
• Ensure all associates follow proper beverage service procedures.
• Promote a safe and organized work environment for members, guests, and associates.

Leadership & Team Development

• Train, develop, and coach bartenders, servers, and food & beverage associates.
• Develop ongoing beverage education programs.
• Demonstrate independent decision-making and proactively address operational challenges.
• Identify service inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve the member experience.
• Take ownership of issues through resolution while keeping leadership appropriately informed.
• Remain calm and solution-oriented in high-volume and high-pressure situations.

• Demonstrate independent decision-making and proactively address operational challenges.
• Identify service inefficiencies and recommend solutions that improve the member experience.
• Take ownership of issues through resolution while keeping management appropriately informed.
• Remain calm and solution-oriented in high-volume and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Certified Sommelier designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Food & Beverage leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, and beverage trends.
• Proficiency with Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.
• Experience managing beverage inventories, budgets, and purchasing programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and Club events.
• Private club, luxury hospitality, resort, or fine dining experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry beverage inventory up to 50-70 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and movement throughout service areas.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as operational needs require.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FT)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance (FT)
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance (FT)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (FT)
• Complimentary Shift Meals
• Associate Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Internal Growth Opportunities

What We Value

• Integrity and Accountability
• Respect and Professionalism
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Commitment to Service Excellence

Our team members are ambassadors of the Club experience and play a vital role in creating memorable moments for our members and guests every day.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Drug-free workplace

I have reviewed and understand the responsibilities of this position as listed above. I understand that I will be required to perform the duties listed in the description as part of my permanent job responsibilities and duties. I also understand that this job description is not intended to be an employment contract and that my employer (Broken Sound Club) reserves the right to make necessary revisions to the job description at any time without prior notice. I further understand that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed while in this position. I will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or issue assignments.