Beverage Director

Baker's Cay Resort • Key Largo, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baker's Cay Resort in Key Largo, Florida, is seeking a Beverage Director to lead its Beverage Department. The role is focused on creating a sophisticated wine program that enhances quality, value, and the guest experience. The Beverage Director will keep current with industry trends, maintain strong vendor relationships, mentor the team, and contribute to the resort’s hospitality and service standards.

The position oversees beverage service in meetings, private parties, lounges, and restaurants; manages department finances and budgets; and works with food and beverage leadership on revenue opportunities and vendor selection. The role requires customer-service focus, financial acumen, leadership ability, and knowledge of beverage operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of food and beverage management experience; hotel experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and direct a team.
• Strong time-management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data, create operational plans, and understand the impact of beverage costs on financial statements.
• Working knowledge of wine, liquor, inventory methods, purchasing, and financial statements.
• Fluency in English and effective communication skills for engaging with the public and team members.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable, and meeting the jurisdiction's minimum age requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Food and beverage management experience in hotels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a seamless guest experience and high-quality service in meetings, private parties, lounges, and restaurants.
• Manage the department within budget, forecast revenues and expenses, and analyze financial information to make strategic adjustments.
• Lead and mentor the team, including recruitment, training, performance reviews, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor industry trends, maintain strong vendor relationships, and promote continuous improvement.
• Assist with preparation of food and beverage budgets and identify revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate on vendor selection to support quality service.

Benefits

• Multiple tiers of medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free maintenance medications
• Pet insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays
• 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager