Beverage Director

Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta serves seasonal, inspired cooking, and offers stunning views of New York City, its bridges, and waterways. Manhatta is a restaurant and full-service event space from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with down-to-earth hospitality.

Who you are:

The Beverage Director for Manhatta is an ambitious individual responsible for ensuring the excellence, creativity, brand promise, and profitability of the beverage program within the restaurant and events spaces. You serve as a leader, educator, coach and mentor to the front of house team by inspiring and teaching skills that will elevate the core values and mission of USHG and create a beverage program worthy of world class accolades. This position will report directly to the Director of Operations for Manhatta.

What you’ll do:

• Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth
• Partner with the leadership team to lead the service staff in delivering unparalleled hospitality and exceptional guest experiences
• Build relationships with large-scale beverage event planners and oversee the successful execution of high-profile events, including Grand Tastings, Wine Auctions, private collectors’ dinners, and vertical tastings
• Oversee all beverage team operations, including service, administrative responsibilities, and event preparation and execution
• Establish and refine beverage attendant responsibilities, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, product mapping, and depletion management
• Curate and develop an upscale wine list tailored to guest expectations and the needs of private dinners and exclusive events
• Use Beverage as a means to create meaningful guest connections, encourage dialogue, drive cover counts, attract new guests, and foster repeat visits
• Empower teams to “find the yes” for guests while upholding USHG standards and operational integrity
• Recruit, develop, and retain talent while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment and strong communication between service and kitchen teams
• Educate the Service Team on wine, spirits, and beverage offerings to enhance the guest experience and achieve financial goals
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of end-of-period reports, inventories, forecasts, beverage updates, POS systems, and related documentation
• Build relationships with beverage leaders across USHG, share best practices, and exercise sound purchasing judgment to secure quality products at the best possible value

What we need from you:

• 5+ years of restaurant beverage management experience
• Excellent understanding of beverage inventory and cost management
• Must have successfully managed a large-scale beverage program
• Strong communication and people management skills
• English fluency

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Beverage Director, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay: Annual compensation of $105,000 - $122,000
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants 
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones 
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. 

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.