Beverage/Wine Director (Sommelier)

Salary: $100,000 + quarterly bonus + wine sales incentives + benefits + relocation support
Housing: Subsidised accommodation ($2K/month approx.)
Additional: PTO, benefits package, potential vehicle support, relocation assistance

We are seeking a highly experienced hands-on Sommelier / Beverage leader to act as the second-in-command to the Director of Food & Beverage, supporting the continued elevation of this already highly regarded luxury island resort.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving beverage excellence, guest engagement, and wine programme performance, with ambitions to further elevate the property toward Michelin recognition (3 Keys / Michelin Star aspiration).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 300–400 label wine programme with a strong focus on premium and luxury positioning
• Be highly visible on the floor, actively engaging with guests and driving wine sales
• Train, mentor, and educate service teams on wine knowledge, upselling, and guest experience
• Implement wine sales incentive programmes to drive revenue performance
• Support F&B leadership in daily operations across restaurant and bar
• Collaborate closely with the Director of F&B on service standards, guest experience, and strategic direction
• Maintain strong financial awareness including beverage cost control, inventory, and revenue optimisation
• Ensure world-class service standards aligned with luxury brands such as Aman and Six Senses level operations
• Support continuous improvement toward Michelin-level service expectations

Candidate Profile

• Experienced Sommelier (minimum WSET Level 2 required; higher preferred)
• Strong background in luxury hotels, resorts, or Michelin-level environments
• Proven experience with high-value wine programmes (300–400 SKUs or similar)
• Hands-on, guest-facing operator who enjoys being on the floor
• Strong financial and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Discreet, personable, and comfortable working with ultra-high-net-worth clientele
• Experience in Florida, Caribbean, or island resort environments strongly preferred
• US work authorisation required

Ideal Background

• Sommelier, Wine Director, Beverage Director, or Assistant Director of F&B background
• Experience supporting or operating in Michelin aspiration environments

If you're interested, apply directly or send your resume to Danny@corecruitment.com