Beverage Director & Bar Manager – NYC Hospitality Groups

A highly acclaimed multi-location hospitality group is looking for two dynamic beverage leaders:

1️⃣ Beverage Director – Oversee the beverage program across multiple renowned restaurant concepts.
2️⃣ Bar/Beverage Manager – Lead the bar program at one of NYC’s most celebrated Thai restaurants.

Both roles offer exceptional opportunities for leadership, creativity, and professional growth within innovative and hospitality-driven teams.

A renowned NYC restaurant group is seeking an experienced, passionate, and visionary Beverage Director to oversee its multi-location beverage program. Our restaurants are known for seasonality, sustainability, and warm hospitality, each with its own distinct culinary identity.

If you’re an expert in wines, spirits, cocktails, and financial performance, with a passion for mentoring teams and curating exceptional guest experiences, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

🔹 Training & Development

• Design and lead comprehensive beverage training programs for all locations.
• Educate and mentor bar teams on cocktail techniques, recipe development, and product knowledge.
• Maintain and update beverage guides and reinforce training during pre-shift meetings.

🔹 Beverage Program & Compliance

• Curate an innovative, seasonally inspired beverage menu tailored to each restaurant’s cuisine.
• Source and select high-quality wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic options with a focus on small-batch and local producers.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Dept. of Health and NYS Liquor Authority regulations.

🔹 Service & Leadership

• Align beverage service with each restaurant’s unique style and identity.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to beverage managers and restaurant GMs.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, professionalism, and creativity.

🔹 Financial & Operations Management

• Oversee weekly inventory management, purchasing, and vendor negotiations.
• Track financial performance, ensuring COGS targets are met.
• Manage purchasing budgets and optimize vendor relationships.

✔ 5 years of beverage program leadership experience in a multi-location setting.
✔ Wine certification (CMS, WSET, or equivalent) required.
✔ Deep expertise in cocktails, spirits, and beverage cost management.
✔ Strong leadership, training, and mentorship skills.
✔ Ability to collaborate with chefs, operators, and ownership to elevate the overall experience.
✔ Familiarity with beverage management software (e.g., Bevager) is a plus.

💰 Salary: $120,000 - $145,000
✅ 100% Health & Dental Insurance
🏖 Paid Time Off
🚆 Commuter Benefits
🍽 Dining Discounts at all restaurant locations
🚴 Citi Bike Membership

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to shape the beverage direction of an acclaimed NYC restaurant groupwhile working with a team that values creativity and excellence.

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One of NYC’s most beloved and critically acclaimed Thai restaurants is hiring a Bar/Beverage Manager to oversee operations at its NoHo flagship and new Williamsburg location. Known for bold, authentic flavors and a lively dining experience, this is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on beverage professional to lead an exciting program.

✔ Work with a highly respected, award-winning restaurant group.
✔ Lead the bar program at two thriving locations.
✔ Be part of an exciting expansion and a hospitality-driven team.
✔ Competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities for growth.

🔹 Beverage Program Development & Execution

• Curate, develop, and execute a dynamic beverage menu across both locations.
• Ensure consistency in cocktail preparation, presentation, and flavor balance.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to optimize costs and quality.

🔹 Team Leadership & Training

• Recruit, train, and mentor bartenders and barbacks.
• Foster a positive, hospitality-focused team culture.
• Conduct ongoing training on spirits, cocktail techniques, and Thai flavor pairings.

🔹 Service Excellence & Guest Experience

• Ensure flawless bar operations and a smooth workflow during service.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience through engagement and consistency.
• Address guest feedback with professionalism and a solution-oriented mindset.

🔹 Operational & Financial Management

• Track beverage costs, margins, and profitability, implementing cost-control measures.
• Oversee vendor deliveries, POS management, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure accurate digital menu updates across platforms.

✅ 2 years of experience as a Bar Manager or leadership role in a high-volume, hospitality-driven restaurant.
✅ Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
✅ A hospitality-first mindset with a passion for training and development.
✅ Deep knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and Thai flavor profiles.
✅ Hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
✅ Familiarity with Resy, Toast, Google Suite (preferred).
✅ Valid Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain).

💰 Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 (based on experience)
🩺 100% employer-covered healthcare (medical, dental, vision) after 30 days
🏖 12 days PTO per year
📆 5-day workweek, ~50 hours per week
🍽 Dining Discounts

Founded by a team of passionate Thai restaurateurs, this concept is inspired by Bangkok’s street food and coastal seafood traditions. Since opening, it has earned:

• ⭐ Two-star review from The New York Times
• 🏆 'One of NYC’s Best Thai Restaurants' – New York Magazine
• 🍽 Featured on Eater’s '38 Essential Restaurants in NYC'

This is an exciting time to join a growing restaurant group known for authentic, high-energy dining experiences.

Whether you’re a high-level beverage director ready to lead multiple locations or a bar manager eager to oversee a thriving cocktail program, these roles offer amazing growth potential in NYC’s dynamic hospitality scene.

Let’s create something exceptional together! 🍸

Apply here or email us at:
hiring@personenyc.com