Wine Director

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 ordinarythrough a growing collection of concepts in the Harwood District of Dallas.The hospitality group features catering and a world of culinary experienceswith 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 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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