Beverage Director

About the Opportunity

River Club is seeking a Beverage Director to join our management team and help lead the full guest experience. While this role carries primary responsibility for the bar and beverage program, all salaried managers at River Club are fully immersed in every aspect of the operation — including dining room service, food standards, repair & maintenance, staff development, and daily floor leadership.

This is not a beverage‑only position. We do not have siloed managers, and the Beverage Director is expected to be hands‑on across the entire restaurant.

A hospitality professional with strong bartending fundamentals, leadership experience, and the operational discipline to run a high‑touch environment. Ideal candidates bring both creative energy and managerial rigor, and thrive in a culture where every leader is present, accountable, and engaged in all departments.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bar environment.

• Execute cocktails with precision and consistency.

• Uphold all alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.

• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and care.

• Support daily operational needs across the entire restaurant.

• Assist with hiring, training, and developing bartenders and support staff.

• Onboard new employees and contribute to a positive team culture.

• Ensure smooth bar operations and model River Club’s service standards across all departments.

• Lead beverage menu development, including seasonal and specialty offerings.

• Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, and receiving.

• Oversee cost controls, waste management, and financial performance of the beverage program.

• Maintain POS programming (Toast).

• Build and manage bar team schedules.

• Participate in cross‑departmental planning for events and service improvements.

• Contribute to dining room service, food‑related standards, and repair & maintenance oversight as part of the management team.

• 3+ years of bartending experience in high‑volume or high‑touch environments.

• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of classic and modern cocktails, spirits, and beverage trends.

• Experience with inventory management and vendor communication.

• Familiarity with Toast or similar POS systems.

• Ability to train, motivate, and lead a team with clarity and consistency.

• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable balancing creative and operational responsibilities.

• Genuine interest in full‑spectrum restaurant management beyond beverage operations.

Please submit your résumé and a brief note about your interest.