Wine & Beverage Director - Michelin‐Starred Hospitality Concept

We are seeking an experienced Director of Wine & Beverage to lead and elevate the beverage program for a Michelin-starred luxury restaurant, boutique inn, and farm-driven hospitality concept. Reporting to executive leadership, this role will oversee all wine, spirits, cocktail, sake, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage programs while driving innovation, financial performance, and exceptional guest experiences across the hospitality portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep expertise in luxury hospitality, Michelin-starred dining, and world-class beverage programs, along with a passion for mentoring teams and cultivating industry relationships. Michelin-starred experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a world-class wine and beverage strategy across luxury hospitality operations.
• Oversee wine lists, cocktail programs, spirits, beer, sake, and non-alcoholic beverage offerings.
• Partner with culinary and operations teams to create exceptional beverage pairings and guest experiences.
• Lead beverage purchasing, budgeting, inventory controls, vendor negotiations, and profitability initiatives.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop sommeliers, beverage managers, and hospitality professionals.
• Build relationships with wineries, distributors, importers, and premium beverage partners.
• Ensure compliance with beverage regulations, service standards, and operational excellence.
• Support new concept development, special events, wine dinners, and VIP guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive beverage leadership experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, fine dining, or luxury hospitality portfolios.
• Michelin-starred experience is required.
• Professional beverage certification preferred (Master Sommelier, Advanced Sommelier, WSET Diploma, or equivalent).
• Proven success leading large-scale beverage programs, purchasing, inventory, and financial performance.
• Strong knowledge of global wines, premium spirits, sake, cocktails, and luxury beverage service.
• Experience mentoring beverage teams and developing high-performing hospitality professionals.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Extensive knowledge of California wine country and luxury hospitality standards.

Preferred Background

• Michelin-Starred Restaurants
• Luxury Fine Dining
• Luxury Hotels & Boutique Inns
• Farm-to-Table & Seasonal Cuisine
• Multi-Unit Hospitality
• Wine Program Leadership
• Sommelier Leadership
• Luxury Beverage Operations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Mental Health Time
• 401(k)
• Employee Dining & Wine Discounts
• Daily Family Meal
• Professional Education & Development
• Career advancement opportunities within a luxury hospitality portfolio