Beverage Director
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Working with a talented team of Food & Beverage professionals, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a guest-focused Bar Director
Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Learn and grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.
Key Accountabilities:
Design, develop, and implement innovative cocktail, spirits, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage programs
Create seasonal and signature beverage menus aligned with The Peninsula and guest expectations
Standardize recipes, presentation guidelines, and quality controls across all departments
Lead, mentor, and develop bartenders, bar managers, and beverage teams
Ensure compliance with all alcohol service regulations, licensing requirements, and health and safety standards
Assist Z Bar in staff scheduling, delegation of job tasks, monitoring and supervision of service, monitoring reservations and table assignment, and ensuring managerial floor presence
Utilize the POS and HOTsos systems as per policies and procedure in place
This
Job Description
is not inclusive of all job tasks but a guide, and tasks may be added or removed by your immediate supervisor according to changes that may occur in the working environment
General
Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in a three-meal period in a restaurant Five-Star hotel
In depth understanding of various cuisine, wines, and pairings.
Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, and 50 Best culture
Ability to speak English fluently, additional languages would be highly advantageous.
Benefits
We Offer
10 vacation days per year
9 paid holiday days per year
5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
Complimentary employee meals
Discounted parking
Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
50% discount on spa services
25% discount on spa retail
80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
Complimentary life insurance
Complimentary long-term disability
Retirement plan with 5% company match
To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States.
The salary range for this role is $85,000-95,000 per year.
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