At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead beverage strategy and curate exceptional drink menus across diverse venues.
- Company: Join Maestro Hospitality, a family-owned group led by acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni.
- Benefits: Enjoy food and beverage discounts, staff meals, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with team-building events and professional development.
- Why this job: Shape the beverage direction of exciting Italian venues while mentoring passionate teams.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in beverage management and extensive knowledge of wines and spirits.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- Full-time Permanent Director
- Posted 26 Oct 2026
- Description
- Group Beverage Director
Lead the beverage direction of one of Australia's most exciting Italian hospitality groups.
From refined dining and premium wine service to neighbourhood osterias, beachfront dining and vibrant cocktail bars, this is an opportunity to shape a diverse beverage portfolio while preserving the distinctive character of each venue.
About the role
This is an opportunity for an accomplished beverage leader to guide a diverse portfolio while preserving the character of each venue.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working alongside our General Managers, you will collaborate with restaurant managers, beverage managers, head sommeliers and bar teams to create exceptional guest experiences, develop our people and deliver strong commercial results.
You will combine strategic leadership with a visible, hands-on presence across our venues, shaping a beverage offering that honours Italian tradition while embracing fresh ideas, seasonal ingredients and local preferences.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the group's beverage strategy across wine, cocktails, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic offerings.
- Curate wine lists and beverage menus that complement each venue's food, identity and guest experience.
- Manage supplier relationships, procurement, purchasing, pricing and product selection.
- Oversee beverage budgets, sales forecasts, costs and contribution margins, implementing clear actions to achieve targets.
- Strengthen stock control, ordering and stock transfer procedures while reducing wastage and breakage.
- Establish consistent standards for beverage preparation, presentation, storage and service.
- Mentor sommeliers, bar managers and front-of-house teams through practical training in product knowledge, service and selling.
- Support the recruitment and development of key beverage team members.
- Collaborate on wine dinners, tastings, beverage packages and special events.
- Conduct regular venue visits and provide hands-on support during service, openings and relaunches.
- Oversee the use and maintenance of Sinora IQ, ensuring purchasing and inventory records remain current and relevant team members are confident using the system.
About you
- You are a commercially minded beverage professional who enjoys developing people and delivering memorable hospitality.
You bring: Proven experience as a Beverage Director, Group Beverage Manager, Head Sommelier or Multi-site Bar Manager.
Experience overseeing multiple venues or a substantial beverage operation.
Extensive knowledge of Italian and international wines, alongside strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
Demonstrated success managing purchasing, pricing, stock control, budgets and beverage profitability.
A strong understanding of the Australian hospitality market and supplier landscape.
A track record of training, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Excellent communication, organisation and relationship management skills.
Confidence using procurement platforms, point-of-sale systems, sales reports and financial data to guide decisions.
A current NSW RSA and flexibility to work across venues, including evenings and weekends as required.
Applicants must currently be based in Australia and hold full Australian working rights.
- Food and beverage discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues.
- Staff meals while on shift.
- Ongoing training, wine education and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities within our growing hospitality group.
- Complimentary access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
- Team building events and a supportive, professional team environment.
- The opportunity to work alongside Alessandro Pavoni and influence the beverage direction of a diverse hospitality portfolio.
About us
Led by acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni, Maestro Hospitality is a family-owned hospitality group bringing together Ormeggio at The Spit, Chiosco by Ormeggio, a'Mare, Pizza'Mare, Vista'Mare, Postino Osteria, Vineria Luisa, Cibaria Manly and Cibaria Noosa.
From refined dining and tableside service to neighbourhood osterias, beachfront dining and vibrant bars, each venue has its own identity, united by a passion for Italian food, wine and warm hospitality.
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