Beverage Director Jobs in San Diego, CA

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What a Beverage Director does

A Beverage Director designs and runs the entire drink program: cocktails, wine, beer, and the bar team. They own the beverage budget and vendor relationships, and treat the program as a real margin lever. It blends creative and operational leadership.

• Design the cocktail, wine, and beer programs
• Lead and train the bar team
• Own the beverage budget, cost, and vendor relationships
• Lift beverage revenue and margin
• Keep the program fresh and on brand

The San Diego market

San Diego's hotel and coastal dining demand keeps management talent in steady demand. In San Diego, a Beverage Director typically earns between $67k - $110k a year, with the figure moving on venue type, volume, and track record. The strongest managers, the ones who can prove results, sit at the top of that range.

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