Beverage Director

Invited•Houston, TX

About The Position

Beverage Director The Hills Country Club | Premier Golf & Amenities in Austin, TX Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests, and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited! Job Summary Responsible for beverage control, accurate pours of product, general cleanliness of bar, locking and securing of bar and clubhouse when scheduled and providing a quality service that meets Members expectation. Day-to-Day Manage the inventory of all wine, beer, liquor and N/A beverages rotate and order product with a focus on seasonality, Member interest and adaptability to changes in the Clubs Beverage Standards. Supervise the work of Employee in the Dining Room(s)and bars, and perform activities such as scheduling work, service staff and Captains with service meetings/line-ups, partaking in Employee performance reviews with the Service and FB Director and executing other managerial roles. Train all service personnel in wine/beer/liquor and other beverage service, standards, and knowledge develop an ongoing educational wine and beverage programming for the service team. Ensure all Employees are certified and have completed Alcohol Safety Training. Monitor all safety and sanitation practices of beverage storage, presentation, and service ensure that applicable Club standards and policies are met. Oversee beverage for all Private Events. Attend BEO meetings, determine product needs for upcoming events and order accurately. Collaborate with the Private Event team on creative ways to structure upselling opportunities and beverage/wine menu development. Collaborate closely with the Chef and FB Director in menu development as it relates to wine-friendly foods, beverage parings, tasting dinners and other in-house and special events. Oversee all Club Beverage programs including the wine lists, wines by the glass offerings, drink table tents, etc. coordinate and facilitate growth and determine relevant themes for beverage-related activities, events, and other programming at the Club. Create imaginative cocktail, beer, and wine menus with focus on seasonal, interesting ingredients. Train staff on proper techniques and recipes to ensure consistent member experience. About you At least 2 years of Professional Experience as a Beverage Manager, Maître d or in another capacity in a club, restaurant or another hospitality establishment.. At least 3 years Professional Experience developing and executing a successful wine and cocktail program are preferred. Specialized training in Wine and/or Beverage Industry is preferred. College degree or 3 years in the wine industry are required. Culinary and/or hospitality management emphasis is preferred. The Club Beverage Program is an important asset of the Club. Continued education in wine/beer/spirits industry through certifications and specialized trainings is imperative, as is the ability to upkeep and manage a successful, financially sound beverage program that creates excitement for our Members. Achieved minimum of (Level 1) Sommelier Certificate (CMS1) and maintain Sommelier Certification through continued education over specific intervals throughout career. Have more questions? Check out our Invited Jobs website to get more details about ClubLife, the Employee Experience, Company Benefits, and Our Culture. Be a part of our Social Networks: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer / Invited participates in E-Verify. This job post is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Professional Experience as a Beverage Manager, Maître d or in another capacity in a club, restaurant or another hospitality establishment.
College degree or 3 years in the wine industry are required.
Achieved minimum of (Level 1) Sommelier Certificate (CMS1) and maintain Sommelier Certification through continued education over specific intervals throughout career.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years Professional Experience developing and executing a successful wine and cocktail program are preferred.
Specialized training in Wine and/or Beverage Industry is preferred.
Culinary and/or hospitality management emphasis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the inventory of all wine, beer, liquor and N/A beverages rotate and order product with a focus on seasonality, Member interest and adaptability to changes in the Clubs Beverage Standards.
Supervise the work of Employee in the Dining Room(s)and bars, and perform activities such as scheduling work, service staff and Captains with service meetings/line-ups, partaking in Employee performance reviews with the Service and FB Director and executing other managerial roles.
Train all service personnel in wine/beer/liquor and other beverage service, standards, and knowledge develop an ongoing educational wine and beverage programming for the service team.
Ensure all Employees are certified and have completed Alcohol Safety Training.
Monitor all safety and sanitation practices of beverage storage, presentation, and service ensure that applicable Club standards and policies are met.
Oversee beverage for all Private Events.
Attend BEO meetings, determine product needs for upcoming events and order accurately.
Collaborate with the Private Event team on creative ways to structure upselling opportunities and beverage/wine menu development.
Collaborate closely with the Chef and FB Director in menu development as it relates to wine-friendly foods, beverage parings, tasting dinners and other in-house and special events.
Oversee all Club Beverage programs including the wine lists, wines by the glass offerings, drink table tents, etc. coordinate and facilitate growth and determine relevant themes for beverage-related activities, events, and other programming at the Club.
Create imaginative cocktail, beer, and wine menus with focus on seasonal, interesting ingredients.
Train staff on proper techniques and recipes to ensure consistent member experience.