Beverage Manager

Company Description

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection is proud to be the only Forbes Travel Guide five-star resort in the historic community of Telluride, Colorado. Named one of the Top 10 in the U.S. by Travel Leisure, this luxurious property blends Auberge’s distinctive flair for authentic and elevated experiences with the local flavor of the destination. Surrounded on three sides by the dramatic 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains, Madeline has become the region's premier year-round basecamp for alpine adventure. Our talented team is world-class with a strong commitment to service standards and a passion for creating unique and authentic experiences.  Employment at The Madeline encompasses both professional enrichment and competitive benefits, including: team member rates, team member discounts, ski and wellness reimbursement and tuition reimbursement. 

The targeted compensation range for this full time year round, exempt position is $60,000- $70,000. The position offers a competitive compensation package presented by Auberge Resorts Collection.

Job Description

Lead the way in crafting extraordinary experiences with a curated selection of beverages that elevate every guest's experience. Blend your passion for exceptional service with strong management skills, and create an environment where both guests and staff thrive!

• Beverage Program Development: Curate and evolve the beverage program, from creating and updating menus to selecting wines, spirits, and new offerings. Stay ahead of industry trends to continuously refine the program.

• Inventory Management: Oversee the procurement, storage, and tracking of beverage inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, reduce waste, and maintain cost control.

• Staff Training & Supervision: Lead, train, and mentor bar staff, ensuring they have in-depth knowledge of the beverage offerings, uphold the highest service standards, and practice responsible alcohol service.

• Quality Control: Enforce quality control measures, ensuring all beverages are prepared and presented according to established standards and recipes for a consistently excellent guest experience.

• Budget & Profitability Management: Manage the beverage budget, monitor sales performance, and analyze costs to implement strategies that maximize profitability while maintaining quality.

• Customer Experience Enhancement: Develop and execute engaging customer-focused initiatives such as tastings, promotions, and special events centered around the beverage program.

• Supplier & Vendor Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with beverage suppliers and distributors, negotiate contracts, and stay updated on new products and market trends.

• On-the-Floor Leadership: Lead by example on the floor, working shoulder-to-shoulder with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and high service quality.

• Point of Sale (POS) System Management: Oversee the POS system, ensuring pricing accuracy and compliance with menu offerings.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of wines, champagne, fortified wines, beer and spirits.
• Expert knowledge of current beverage service procedures, current international, national and local trends, wine tools, service, and culture.
• Prior experience curating a cellar.
• Experience with beverage menu development and implementation
• Certified or Advanced Diploma from Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET equivalent.

Benefits Package

The comprehensive benefit package for this position includes paid time off, sick and safe time, Medical, Dental and Vision healthcare plans, 401(k) plans with employer contribution, Health and Flexible Spending Account programs, Employee Assistance Program and Company stay discounts. Benefits package may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Benefits package may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.