Beverage / Wine Director NYC Group

Multiple Opportunities | Independent NYC Restaurant Groups

Great hospitality starts with great people. And behind every exceptional beverage program is a leader who brings it to life.

PERSONE NYC is currently partnering with several exciting, independent neighborhood restaurant groups across New York City to recruit talented, creative, and hands-on Beverage, Wine, and Cocktail Directors .

We're looking for passionate hospitality professionals who know that a great beverage program is about much more than what's in the glass. It's about creating memorable guest experiences, building strong teams, developing thoughtful programs, and bringing personality and creativity to the dining room.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• BEVERAGE DIRECTOR | WINE & COCKTAILS

$125,000–$140,000

Lead the overall beverage vision, from wine selection and cocktail development to team leadership, purchasing, cost controls, and service standards. An exciting opportunity for a well-rounded beverage professional with strong knowledge of both wine and spirits.

• WINE DIRECTOR | WINE-FOCUSED

$100,000–$125,000 | Based on Experience

Take ownership of a dynamic wine program, including list development, sourcing, vendor relationships, inventory management, and staff education. We're looking for someone with excellent wine knowledge, a genuine love of hospitality, and the ability to make wine approachable, engaging, and exciting for guests and teams alike.

• BAR & COCKTAIL DIRECTOR | COCKTAIL-FOCUSED

$100,000–$115,000

Bring creativity, leadership, and operational expertise to an established cocktail program. Oversee menu development, bar operations, training, purchasing, and profitability while inspiring a team to deliver exceptional drinks and memorable service.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Across all three searches, we're particularly interested in professionals who bring:

• Hands-on leadership: These are active, service-driven roles, not positions designed to be managed exclusively from an office.
• Creativity and fresh thinking: The ability to develop exciting beverage experiences while respecting each restaurant's identity and clientele.
• Strong organizational skills: Confidence managing inventory, purchasing, budgets, scheduling, and operational systems.
• A passion for hospitality: A genuine enjoyment of being on the floor, engaging with guests, and supporting service.
• Team development: The ability to train, mentor, motivate, and inspire bartenders, sommeliers, and service professionals.
• Business awareness: A solid understanding of beverage costs, profitability, vendor relationships, and maintaining quality without compromising financial performance.
• Independent restaurant experience: An appreciation for the personality, creativity, and community that make neighborhood restaurants special.

WHY THESE OPPORTUNITIES?

These positions offer the chance to join independent NYC restaurant groups where your ideas, leadership, and creativity can make a real difference.

We're looking for individuals who want to be part of the action, work closely with ownership and leadership teams, and help shape beverage programs that guests remember and return for.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

Whether you're actively looking or simply confidentially open to hearing about an exciting opportunity , we'd love to connect.

Apply directly here or email your resume to

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All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

PERSONE NYC

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