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Wine & Beverage Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Annual base salary of $95,000 - $110,000 with significant bonus potential
comprehensive medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Partnership and mentorship from 2 Master Sommeliers
3 Weeks Paid Time Off
$1,000 annual dining credit
51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services
Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund

Job Description

The Modern is a prestigious Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant located in the iconic Museum of Modern Art. Recently honored with the Relais & Châteaux designation, The Modern offers a refined and uniquely playful culinary experience that showcases exceptional ingredients and emphasizes seasonality. The dining room presents guests with a bold tasting or prix fixe menu, while the lively Bar Room serves a creative à la carte menu. Alongside its exquisite cuisine, The Modern is renowned for its extensive wine program, which earned a Wine Spectator Grand Award in 2016. This program features more than 3,000 SKUs, offering one of New... Show More

Job Requirements

  • A desire to learn and grow with a Michelin, Relais & Châteaux and Grand-Award winning team
  • 3+ years of restaurant beverage management experience
  • Proven experience as a wine director in previous role(s)
  • Foundational knowledge of major global wine regions
  • Proficient in MS Office, POS, and Cellar Management Software (Craftable, Toast)
  • Exceptional teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
  • Excellent beverage knowledge including beer, wine, and spirits
  • High level CMS/WSET or equivalent experience/knowledge
  • Excellent understanding of beverage inventory and cost management
  • Excellent knowledge of restaurant service team roles
  • Strong communication and people management skills
  • Fluency in the English language

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a wine director in previous role(s)
  • Foundational knowledge of major global wine regions
  • Proficient in MS Office, POS, and Cellar Management Software (Craftable, Toast)
  • Exceptional teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
  • 3+ years of restaurant beverage management experience
  • Excellent beverage knowledge including beer, wine, and spirits
  • High level CMS/WSET or equivalent experience/knowledge
  • Excellent understanding of beverage inventory and cost management
  • Excellent knowledge of restaurant service team roles
  • Strong communication and people management skills
  • Fluency in the English language

Job Duties

  • Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth
  • Curate a cellar of 3,000+ wine SKUS
  • Partner with the management team to lead the service staff in ensuring that The Modern provides unparalleled hospitality for every guest
  • Oversee and lead the sommelier team, managing all aspects of service and administrative responsibilities, both on the floor and in preparation for service and events
  • Endlessly look for opportunities for Beverage to open doors to Hospitality and dialogue between guests and businesses
  • Guide teams in discovering ways to 'find the yes' for guests in a manner that upholds the integrity of USHG operations
  • Build a culture of enlightened hospitality by ensuring excellent standards of service, communication, and education

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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