National Beverage Director

A rare opportunity to join the
City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the
highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are
passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,
combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine
classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We
have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and
active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a
large city.

Position Summary

The National
Beverage Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic
direction, execution, and performance of City Winery’s beverage programs across
all national locations, including City Winery Core locations (Hudson Valley,
Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville) and Pier 57 restaurants.

This
role oversees beverage service standards, inventory systems, ordering, vendor
partnerships, winery relations, wine education in partnership with our team,
and menu development. The National Beverage Director ensures best-in-class
guest experience, operational excellence, financial performance, and brand
consistency across all beverage programs spanning wine, spirits, beer, and
non-alcoholic offerings.

This
leader partners closely with Operations, Culinary, Winery, Programming, and
Finance to drive revenue, elevate service culture, and strengthen City Winery’s
position as a premier food, wine, and entertainment destination.

Why us?

● Competitive pay

● We are a rapidly expanding
national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous
opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.

● Medical, Dental, Vision
Insurance

● nDORFins program designed to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle!

● 401K (and yes we match!)

● Flexible Savings Accounts,HSA
and Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

● Amazing discounts, 50% OFF
all dining/retail wine

● Free Family Meal

● Tickets to available shows

And
more!

Overview of Responsibilities:

National Beverage Leadership

● Lead all beverage operations
across City Winery’s national portfolio:

○ City Winery Core

○ Hudson Valley (HV)

○ Chicago (CV)

○ Boston (RW)

○ Rochester (ROC)

○ Pier 57 Restaurants

● Set national beverage
strategy aligned with brand, revenue goals, and guest experience standards

● Serve as the senior subject
matter expert for all beverage programs

Beverage Service & Standards

● Own all beverage service
standards across locations including:

○ Steps of Service (SOS)

○ Beverage execution

○ Bar setup and organization

○ Service audits and quality
control

● Develop, implement, and
maintain SOPs for all beverage programs

● Conduct regular market and
location audits to ensure brand consistency and service excellence

● Partner with Operations
leadership on training, accountability, and performance management

Ordering, Inventory
& Financial Performance

●
Lead all national beverage
ordering and inventory systems

●
Own Beverage Inventory in Full
(BIF) execution across all locations

●
Set pars, forecasting models, and
revenue-aligned purchasing strategies

●
Oversee invoice management,
reconciliation, and vendor billing

●
Drive cost controls, beverage
margins, and inventory accuracy

●
Partner with Finance on
forecasting vs. actuals, variance analysis, and budgeting

Vendor & Winery
Relations

●
Lead all national beverage vendor
partnerships

●
Negotiate pricing, contracts,
allocations, and national programs

●
Manage City Winery relationships
and portfolio strategy

●
Collaborate on winery releases,
featured programs, and reserve selections

●
Curate and manage:

○
Reserve CV List

○
Floater Somm Program

Wine Education &
Programming

● Lead national wine education
strategy across all locations

● Develop internal training
programs for beverage teams, sommeliers, and service leadership

● Partner with Programming
& Marketing on wine dinners, tastings, classes, and special events

● Act as a brand ambassador for
City Winery wine and beverage culture

Beverage Menu
Development

● Lead beverage menu
development across:

○ OFC

○ El Bar

○ Market

○ HV, CV, RW

● Partner with Culinary
leadership on menu pairing strategy

● Develop seasonal, regional,
and reserve beverage programs

● Ensure menu innovation while
protecting brand DNA and operational scalability

Leadership & Team
Development

● Build, mentor, and lead the
national beverage leadership team

● Develop succession planning
and career pathways for beverage leaders

● Establish a high-performance
service culture rooted in hospitality, education, and accountability

Minimum Qualifications

● 10+ years of progressive
beverage leadership experience in high-volume, multi-unit hospitality

● Proven national or regional
beverage leadership experience

● Advanced wine education (CMS,
WSET, or equivalent strongly preferred)

● Deep expertise in inventory
systems, forecasting, cost control, and financial management

● Proven experience leading
beverage menu development across multiple concepts

● Strong vendor negotiation and
portfolio management experience

● Exceptional leadership,
training, and team development skills

● Passion for wine,
hospitality, and guest experience

● Ability to travel nationally
as required

About Us

Wine, food, and
live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly
unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the
nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,
locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a
place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a
way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary
Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing
unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to
sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a
range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain
locations, as required by law.