Pour it · Bars, restaurants & visitors
Beverage Director
Owns the whole drinks programme for a restaurant, hotel or group.
What you’ll do
- Set the wine, spirits and cocktail strategy
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Manage budgets and inventory
- Train and develop the team
- Curate the list and tasting events
What you’ll bring
- Commercial thinking
- Product expertise
- Leadership
- Negotiation
Background
Often 8+ years across bars and restaurants; WSET Level 3 or Diploma or sommelier credentials.
Credentials that help
Outlook
Senior posts are scarce and rewarded accordingly.
Where it leads
Group beverage director or consultant.
A day in the lifeTastings with suppliers and spreadsheets in equal measure.
A representative job description, not a live vacancy. To find openings, check employers’ careers pages, hospitality job boards and industry networks.