Wine Director

4 weeks ago

Dallas, United States Htel Swexan Full time
Who We Are

Harwood Hospitality Group is the innovative team behind the most immersive dining and nightlife experiences in the 19-city block Harwood District in Dallas, Texas. With more than 15 operating bars, restaurants, and cafes, HHG is continuing to expand its portfolio to include even more exciting concepts and a boutique luxury hotel.

Harwood Hospitality Group delivers an escape from the ordinary through a growing collection of concepts in the Harwood District of Dallas. The hospitality group features catering and a world of culinary experiences with a current collection of ten concepts in the 19-city-block Harwood District, with more experiences currently in development.

Position Summary

You will oversee, manage & direct the wine programs at all Harwood Hospitality Group venues, ensuring that quality standards, productivity goals, budget and unit cost objectives are being met or exceeded. This person will take a hands-on approach to wine service within the venues as well as being the primary source for training and mentoring the venue service teams. Reporting to the Vice President of F&B, this person will curate programs with character that will bring notoriety and esteem to the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the selection, purchase, receiving and storage of wine for all venues throughout the Harwood District (Restaurants and Hotel Swexan).
  • Through regular and frequent communication with the VP of F&B, adjusts purchasing budgets, inventory and par levels.
  • Meets with all wine suppliers and distributors, keeping senior leadership aware of purchasing opportunities and programs as they become available.
  • Actively pursues all allocated items, building relationships to ensure that Harwood is receiving a fair and growing share of these items within the competitive set.
  • Implements an inventory audit process with all venues and on a rotating basis, performs the physical count side-by-side with venue operators.
  • Works with accounting to ensure all variances are being fully investigated and explained.
  • Acts as the first point-of-control for all new items requests from venue operators.
  • Reinforces all standard operating procedures for spoilage, corked bottles, transfers and waste are being followed.
  • Works a minimum of 2 floor shifts per week in support of our wine-forward concepts. During these shifts, is a able to fulfill all aspects of tableside sales and service at the highest standards, setting an example to which all venue teams can aspire.
  • Handles all VIP wine service as necessary.
  • Works with culinary teams and venue leadership for all special activations with wine elements such as wine pairings. Works closely with venue leadership to build a wine dinner series that targets shoulder business periods and does not displace regular business.
  • Provides content when appropriate for use on various marketing channels.
  • Works closely with the Senior VP of F&B to develop an annual Wine Festival.
  • Executes a training calendar which is curated to the service style and knowledge base of each venue. Makes frequent visits to all pre-shift meetings, emphasizing the importance of the wine program.
  • Holds weekly meetings with venue management and sommeliers, focusing on troubleshooting aspects of their program, training, efficiency and service excellence.
  • Mentors aspiring sommeliers and those with interest in furthering their certifications within Harwood.
  • Manages the schedule of District Sommelier Team.
  • Acts as point of contact with Wine Spectator for recognition of the program, including annual submissions.
  • Represents Harwood venues at trade and industry events where appropriate.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


What you bring to the table:
  • Certification earned from the Court of Master Sommeliers or Wine & Spirit Education Trust (Level II Advanced or Higher is Required)
  • Experience developing, delivering, and executing wine programs
  • Cost and inventory management
  • Beverage purchasing
  • Cellar management
  • Maintenance of wine and beverage lists
  • Staff education
  • Leadership of team of sommeliers
  • Interaction with guests, offering guidance, creating relationships, and ensuring the highest service standards

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