Beverage Manager

Unveiling Madeline’s complete transformation... A refreshed palette of earthen hues and artful details inspired by the texture and topography of the surrounding Colorado landscape infuse a renewed contemporary elegance to the property, invoking a luxurious and welcoming year-round mountain environment, and offering a chic yet approachable respite from Telluride’s active outdoor lifestyle at a Forbes five star property. Curated by our team of Adventure Guides, with over 60 years of combined Telluride residency, create personalized itineraries with insider access to an endless array of one-of-a-kind experiences set against the breathtaking backdrop of the San Juan Mountains. From foraging the verdant mountainside with our executive chef to taking on Colorado’s backcountry from above on a paragliding tour, adventure abounds this season.

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 Resorts Collection.

Ignite your career while overseeing a symphony of flavors and libations that redefine the art of beverage service. Seamlessly blend your passion for excellence with strategic management skills to curate an exceptional team and unforgettable environment!

• 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.

• 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.

Auberge Resorts 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 aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.