Job Details

Sofia was voted Best New Restaurant by both Gambit and Where Y'at Magazine, as well as Best Restaurant CBD. Featuring Italian-inspired cuisine with a wood fired oven, handmade pastas, and distinctive flavors designed around family style dining and sharing. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef – Talia Diele. We are seeking a Beverage Director to help support and develop this outstanding team.

We are seeking individuals who possess the following attributes:

• Unwavering desire to provide the highest quality product in an atmosphere of unwavering customer service.
• Strong background in craft cocktails. Goes beyond knowing standards and basics. Abilities to interpret current trends, position competitively, and execute at all volumes. Must be able to:
• Cost and forecast all financials associated with the bar.
• Create drinks including ingredient sourcing, purveyors, and seasonability.
• Order and maintain inventory.
• Experience writing wine menus. Level II Sommelier qualification strongly preferred. Extensive experience in local sales trends and Italian background. (The right individual can still be considered without wine experience.)
• Ability to hire and train bar staff.
• Ability to think on one's feet in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Competency interpreting and analyzing P&L statements, budgets, and financial models to ensure highest profitability.
• Plays well with others – teamwork and contributing to the greater good are what make us who we are.

Compensation:

• HIGHLY competitive compensation DOE.
• Health Insurance.
• Bonus Program.
• Growth and development within a rapidly expanding restaurant group.