Beverage Director - Michelin-Star Restaurant

Beverage Director - Michelin-Star Restaurant
New York City, NY

$100,000 – $110,000 + Benefits & Discounts

This is a great opportunity to join a Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC as a Beverage Director, leading a program that is thoughtful, refined, and deeply connected to the overall guest experience.

This role is very hands-on - you’ll be on the floor during service, setting the tone, engaging with guests, and leading from the front.

What You’ll Be Doing

Owning and evolving the full beverage program (wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic)Curating a dynamic, seasonal offering that aligns with the culinary visionManaging costs, inventory, and overall financial performanceTracking sales trends and optimizing the program for profitabilityLeading, training, and developing the front-of-house team on beverage knowledgeRunning tastings, education sessions, and building a strong culture of learningWorking closely with the culinary team on pairings and guest experienceBeing a constant presence on the floor, driving service standards and guest engagement

What We’re Looking For

Strong background in fine dining / Michelin-level environmentsDeep expertise in wine and beverage programsProven leadership experience with a focus on team developmentSomeone who can build and evolve systems, not just maintain themPolished, guest-facing, and confident in high-touch service environmentsDetail-oriented with strong financial and operational awareness

Confidential search. Applicants must have full legal authorization to work in the U.S.