Job description

The Wine Director oversees the wine program for the Brush Creek Ranch Luxury Collection. He/she will manage a team of Sommeliers and is responsible for purchasing, selling, and managing our wine inventory. He/She is also responsible for guest and staff education as well as executing service in our 5 world-renowned restaurants.

Our wine facilities include a 94-yard tunnel housing 30,000 bottles of wine, many of which are exceedingly rare and highly collectible. We own one of the largest Bordeaux collections in the United States, with a focus on France, Italy, and cult California producers. Recognized as “Best of” by Wine Spectator, a member of Relais and Chateaux, Forbes 5 Star Rated, and we have received the World's Best Award from both Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast. Learn more at: https://www.brushcreekranch.com/the-farm/brush-creek-cellar

What you'll do:

• Plan & execute the wine program for the entire Collection
• Purchase products for all wine lists across the Collection (wholesale, auctions, private sellers, etc)
• Drive sales and manage costs to meet specific financial goals
• Manage and assist a team of Sommeliers to execute wine service during dinner meal periods
• Assist our food and beverage team with the planning and execution of all wine events or events with a wine component (including tastings and tours)
• Consult with F&B leadership on training the waitstaff on general wine knowledge and wine service
• Oversee wine-specific glassware inventory and make purchases accordingly
• Managing inventory of wine selections and doing BIN/vintage product checks
• Participate in monthly forecast and P&L meetings

Compensation Structure:

• $80,000 salary plus commission
• 1.5% commission at 90% of the monthly incremental wine sales budget, uncapped 2% commission for all sales after hitting 100% of the monthly budget
• Guaranteed Annual Service Fee: 10% of Salary (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Financial Bonus: 10% of Salary for hitting sales and financial targets

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance from Day 1
• Paid time off
• 401K after 1 year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid after 1 year

Qualifications:

• Sommelier Certificate
• 3+ years of experience as a lead sommelier or director
• Extensive experience with purchasing wine from whole sellers, auctions, etc
• Experience working in hotels/restaurants preferred
• Detailed knowledge of hotel/restaurant finances including reading P&L reports
• 3+ years of experience as a people manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saratoga, WY 82331: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Sommelier (Required)

Work Location: One location

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