Beverage Director

Property Description Located in Mid-Beach, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is a 357-room oceanfront resort blending iconic Art Deco design with modern luxury. Part of Autograph Collection Hotels, the property offers a European Riviera-inspired experience infused with Miami’s vibrant energy. With direct beach access, two resort-style pools, and elevated dining, the hotel fosters a culture of personalized hospitality where team members create memorable, meaningful guest experiences. Overview Looking for a dynamic and experienced Beverage Director to join our team! In this role, you'll be responsible for managing and coordinating all beverage operations, including managing budgets, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, developing beverage programs, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cultivating a unique beverage experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing a team in a fast-paced, high-end establishment. Responsibilities 1. Beverage Program Development & Innovation Develop and oversee distinctive beverage programs across restaurants, bars, pool and beach operations, in-room dining, and banquets. Create innovative signature cocktails featuring premium spirits, house-made syrups, cordials, shrubs, infusions, and advanced mixology techniques. Lead beverage R&D, recipe testing, product evaluations, and seasonal menu development. Develop premium cocktail experiences, including specialty presentations, tableside service, and luxury beverage rituals. Implement efficient high-volume beverage programs, including pre-batched cocktails, frozen beverages, and large-format offerings. Ensure beverage concepts align with the property's identity, guest expectations, and Davidson brand standards. 2. Wine Program & Sommelier Expertise Lead wine program development, selection, and management across all outlets. Apply professional sommelier experience to wine list development, food pairing, wine service, and guest engagement. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of international wines, particularly Italian wines, to complement the property's culinary concepts. Collaborate with culinary leadership on wine pairings, wine dinners, tastings, and specialty events. Establish wine service standards, including storage, temperature, decanting, glassware, and presentation. Monitor wine sales, product mix, pricing, and profitability while conducting ongoing wine education for service teams. 3. Beverage Production & Operational Excellence Establish standardized beverage recipes, preparation methods, batch specifications, yields, and presentation standards. Coordinate centralized beverage production with culinary and Bar Kitchen teams, including pre-batched cocktails and house-made ingredients. Oversee frozen beverage systems, production planning, quality control, and consistency. Maintain appropriate production procedures, labeling, storage, shelf-life, and sanitation standards. Ensure consistent beverage service, bar readiness, equipment functionality, and operational efficiency across all outlets. Support new outlet openings, beverage program launches, and operational improvements. 4. Inventory, Purchasing & Cost Control Oversee beverage inventory and cost controls in close collaboration with the Property Purchasing Manager. Partner with Purchasing to establish inventory par levels, product specifications, replenishment requirements, and purchasing schedules. Collaborate on product sourcing, supplier evaluations, pricing negotiations, and purchasing agreements, with procurement execution managed through Purchasing. Monitor beverage consumption, requisitions, transfers, waste, and inventory variances. Enforce bottle-for-bottle controls, standardized recipes, and accurate inventory documentation. Work with Purchasing and Finance on inventory reconciliation, invoice accuracy, product cost allocations, and monthly beverage cost reporting. Maintain accountability for beverage utilization, cost performance, and operational inventory controls. 5. Financial Management & Profitability Monitor beverage revenue, cost of sales, and profitability across all outlets. Maintain accurate recipe costing, master ingredient pricing, and beverage menu engineering. Develop pricing strategies that balance product quality, guest expectations, and contribution margins. Analyze beverage sales trends, product mix, inventory turnover, and average guest spend. Participate in budgeting, forecasting, monthly P&L reviews, and variance analysis. Identify opportunities to improve beverage revenue, cost efficiency, and overall profitability. 6. Supplier Partnerships & Beverage Marketing Develop strong relationships with beverage suppliers, distributors, and brand representatives in coordination with the Property Purchasing Manager. Coordinate supplier-supported R&D, product training, tastings, promotional initiatives, and specialty beverage equipment. Collaborate with Marketing and Sales on beverage activations, premium experiences, and seasonal promotions. Develop beverage packages for cabanas, private dining, banquets, and special events. Identify opportunities to attract hotel guests and local clientele while increasing beverage revenue. 7. Leadership, Training & Development Lead, coach, and support bartenders, barbacks, and beverage teams across all outlets. Develop training programs covering mixology, wine, spirits, beer, recipe execution, and luxury beverage service. Conduct regular tastings, quality assessments, and beverage knowledge evaluations. Ensure teams consistently execute approved recipes, service standards, and responsible alcohol service procedures. Collaborate with outlet management on staffing, productivity, performance, and employee development. Promote a culture of creativity, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional hospitality. Qualifications Minimum 5–7 years of progressive beverage management experience, with additional senior leadership experience preferred for a Director-level position. Proven experience in luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, resorts, or multi-outlet hospitality operations. Professional sommelier experience is required, including wine list development, food and wine pairing, wine service, and staff education. Strong knowledge of international wines, particularly Italian wines. CMS, WSET, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred. Advanced knowledge of spirits, modern mixology, signature cocktail development, and house-made beverage ingredients. Experience with pre-batched cocktails, centralized production, frozen beverage programs, and high-volume operations. Strong financial skills, including beverage costing, inventory management, menu engineering, budgeting, and P&L analysis. Experience collaborating with purchasing departments, beverage suppliers, and distributors. Proficiency in POS systems, inventory software, Microsoft Excel, and beverage costing tools. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical abilities. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require. Benefits Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families. Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage Dental & Vision Coverage 24/7 Teledoc service Free Maintenance Medications Pet Insurance Hotel Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 401K Match Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr