Beverage Director

We seek a polished and dynamic Beverage Director to lead all aspects of SEIAs beverage program across the SEIA the Members only SEIA Club and shared environments within 830 Brickell. This role will support the pre-opening phase building the beverage framework assisting with hiring and training and transitioning seamlessly into ongoing operations.

The Beverage Director oversees the curation execution and financial performance of the wine spirits and cocktail programs ensuring alignment with SEIAs standards of excellence and guest experience.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead the strategy selection and ongoing evolution of the beverage program for SEIA Restaurant SEIA Club and shared spaces within 830 Brickell.

Oversee all wine cocktail spirits beer and non-alcoholic beverage lists ensuring diversity balance and alignment with the culinary direction.

Partner with the Culinary Director and Director of Operations to design pairings menus and beverage rituals that reinforce SEIAs identity.

Develop and implement service standards for wine and cocktail presentation in alignment with the Hospitality Guide and Service Rituals.

Manage vendor and distributor relationships including purchasing allocations and pricing negotiations to ensure optimal margins and exclusivity.

Train and mentor the sommelier bartending and service teams to elevate product knowledge storytelling and guest engagement.

Monitor beverage cost performance inventory systems and monthly reporting to ensure financial accountability and budget adherence.

Lead all tastings trainings and pre-service education sessions for FOH leadership and service teams.

Oversee cellar organization bottle tracking and proper storage and preservation methods for wine and spirits.

Collaborate with Marketing and Membership teams for special events wine dinners and beverage-focused activations.

Maintain compliance with all licensing health and safety regulations.

Support pre-opening bar and cellar setup including glassware tools OS&E specifications and back-of-house organization.

Your Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of progressive beverage leadership experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.

Deep expertise in wine spirits and cocktail development; formal sommelier or mixology certification preferred.

Strong financial acumen in beverage cost management vendor negotiations and inventory control.

Proven ability to train and inspire large teams toward excellence in service and product knowledge.

Exceptional communication organization and collaboration skills.

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/French preferred.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Discounts

Benefits Hub Discounts

Family Meal Provided

Miami Members Hospitality LLC is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Miami Members Hospitality LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Miami Members Hospitality LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Miami Members Hospitality LLC.