Food and Beverage Manager

Beverage Manager

Perched in the heart of Telluride’s Mountain Village, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection, is a luxurious alpine retreat that blends the spirit of the Rockies with Auberge’s signature warmth and sophistication. Surrounded by the majestic San Juan Mountains, the resort features 83 guest rooms, suites, and 71 private residences, each offering elevated design and sweeping mountain views.

The targeted compensation rate for this full-time, year-round, exempt position is $65,000-$75,000 annually. The position offers a competitive compensation package presented by Auberge Collection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and curate the overall beverage program, including creating and updating menus, selecting wines and spirits, and staying abreast of industry trends.
• Oversee the procurement, storage, and tracking of beverage inventory to ensure optimal levels, minimize waste, and control costs.
• Train and supervise bar staff, ensuring they deeply understand the beverage offerings, maintain high service standards, and comply with responsible alcohol service practices.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures for all beverages, including proper preparation, presentation, and adherence to recipe standards.
• Manage the beverage budget, monitor sales performance, analyze cost-effectiveness, and implement strategies to maximize profitability.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance the overall customer experience, such as organizing tastings, promotions, and special events centered around the beverage program.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with beverage suppliers and distributors, negotiate contracts, and stay informed about new products and market trends.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of wines, champagne, fortified wines, beer and spirits.
• Expert knowledge of current beverage service procedures, current international, national, and local trends, wine tools, service, and culture.
• Prior experience curating a cellar.
• Experience with beverage menu development and implementation.
• Certified or Advanced Diploma from Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET equivalent.

About the Role

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

Please visit auberge.com/madeline to learn more about our Collection.