Beverage Director Jobs

Beverage Director jobs are open across hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, and hospitality groups at every level from assistant beverage manager to VP of Food and Beverage, with specializations in bar programs, wine curation, and spirits procurement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles69
Top stateNew York
Top employerLevy
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type78% On-site
Top industrySports

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Director of Game Operations (Food & Beverage) Internship
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Director of Game Operations (Food & Beverage) Internship
Edenton Steamers
Edenton, North Carolina
Business Operations
Human Resources
Project Management

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Director of Food and Beverage Operations, Harrah College of Hospitality [R0154154]
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Director of Food and Beverage Operations, Harrah College of Hospitality [R0154154]
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
ServSafe Certification
1,001-5,000

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Director of Food & Beverage - Confidential Luxury Hospitality Opportunity
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Director of Food & Beverage - Confidential Luxury Hospitality Opportunity
Pyramid Global Hospitality
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Customer Service
Food Service
Hospitality Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Hotel/Hospitality Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
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Hotel/Hospitality Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
Kalyan Hospitality
Glen Allen, Virginia
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Master's degree in business administration
11-50

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Task Force Food & Beverage Director - 34th Floor Hospitality, Schulte F&B Group
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Task Force Food & Beverage Director - 34th Floor Hospitality, Schulte F&B Group
Schulte Hospitality Group
Louisville, Kentucky
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$115k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Beverage Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

Levy4 open roles
Legends Global4 open roles
Lassonde3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Sports & Recreation

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in beverage director jobs.

  • Minimum five years of beverage management experience in a high-volume hospitality setting
  • Proven ability to develop and cost cocktail, wine, and spirits programs
  • Strong vendor negotiation and purchasing experience with distributors and importers
  • WSET Level 2 or higher, Cicerone certification, or CMS sommelier credential preferred
  • Experience training and managing front-of-house bar and service staff
  • Proficiency with inventory management and point-of-sale systems

Tips for Your Beverage Director Job Search

Quantify your beverage program results

Hiring managers want to see revenue impact, not just job duties. Pull actual figures from past roles: beverage cost percentage you hit, annual sales volume you managed, or how many SKUs you curated. Numbers make your resume stand out against candidates who list tasks.

List your certifications where they belong

Certifications like WSET, Cicerone, CMS, or BarSmarts are hiring filters for many beverage director roles. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume, not buried in a list of bullet points, so recruiters spot them immediately.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists beverage director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by venue concept type

A craft cocktail bar program director role requires a very different pitch than a resort food and beverage position. Read each posting carefully for venue type and volume, then customize your cover letter to show direct experience with that specific environment and guest profile.

Prepare a tasting portfolio or menu samples

Many interview processes for beverage director roles include a tasting or a menu presentation. Bring printed or digital samples of menus you have built, training materials you have written, or vendor relationships you have developed to demonstrate your program-building depth.

Negotiate beyond base salary in final rounds

Beverage director offers often include variable components like annual beverage budget authority, event commission structures, or continuing education allowances. Know which of these matter to you before your final interview so you can ask for them without hesitation when an offer arrives.

Beverage Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most beverage directors?

The most active employers for beverage directors right now are Levy, Legends Global, and Lassonde, and the most openings are in New York, Colorado, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitality groups, hotel brands, and restaurant concepts tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.

How many beverage director jobs are remote?

About 22% of beverage director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on most beverage programs are. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include beverage consulting, corporate menu development, and regional brand ambassador work where on-site presence is not required daily.

How do you become a beverage director?

Start by building several years of bar or floor service experience, then move into a lead bartender or bar manager role to gain scheduling, ordering, and training responsibilities. Pursue a recognized certification such as WSET, Cicerone, or CMS to demonstrate expertise. From there, target assistant beverage director or food and beverage manager positions at growing hospitality groups to build program-building experience before stepping into a director-level seat.

Can you get hired as a beverage director without direct director experience?

Yes, candidates who have managed a full bar program as a head bartender or bar manager and can show documented results around cost control, menu development, and staff training are competitive for beverage director roles at smaller venues or independent restaurants. Relevant certifications and a clear portfolio of programs you have built will carry significant weight when formal director experience is limited.

What does the beverage director interview process look like?

Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your background and program philosophy, followed by an on-site interview with the general manager or executive chef. Many employers include a practical component: a tasting, a menu presentation, or a hypothetical cost and ordering exercise. Final rounds often involve meeting ownership or the food and beverage leadership team before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to beverage director jobs?

You can find and apply to beverage director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and the type of program you want to run, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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