Director of Beverage

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Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.

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About our property:

Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities.   Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey.   Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination. #BMC-Okana

What you will have an opportunity to do:

• Shape your years of leadership skills and career experience by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success.

 

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark features a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event space spanning 27,000 square feet.

 

Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark offers exceptional career opportunities. Join us as the Director of Beverage to join our Food and Beverage team.

 

Our Vision for our team members:

• Be a part of the opening team of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination
• Contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth
• An individual committed to creating exceptional guest experiences
• Be appreciated for what you bring to the team
• Learn and grow with a company that values its associates

Why OKANA:

• Competitive wages
• People-first culture
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Festive environment
• Perks and discounts

About the role

The Beverage Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, financial performance, and operational execution of all beverage programs across OKANA Resort, including waterpark bars, resort lounges, concessions, restaurants, entertainment venues, and special event operations. This role ensures consistency, profitability, compliance, and exceptional guest experience across a high-volume, multi-concept resort environment. The Beverage Director serves as the subject-matter expert and operational leader for all beverage-related initiatives.

The Director of Beverage provides strategic direction through planning, budgeting, labor management, and cost control while partnering closely with culinary and resort leadership to enhance offerings and maximize revenue opportunities. This position also focuses on team development, mentoring supervisors and bartending staff, and fostering a culture of Pyramid Global, accountability, and high performance.

The Director of Beverage plays a key role in shaping the beverage identity of OKANA Resort, supporting innovative programming, ensuring compliance with company standards, and contributing to an energetic and guest-focused environment that reflects the resort’s commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 2 years’ experience in food and beverage management.
• Previous experience in high volume multi-unit restaurants and bars environment.
• Leadership skills coach & mentor the service team.
• Knowledge of financial reports; ability to develop strategies that support business objectives.
• Sound time management skills.
• Read, write and speak English fluently; clear & concise communication skills
• Ability to train employees in alcohol intervention, food handling, customer service and sanitation certifications.
• Have or will acquire all required food & beverage certifications.

What are we looking for?

What you will be doing

Resort-Wide Beverage Leadership

•  Provide executive oversight of all beverage operations across waterpark outlets, resort bars, lounges, restaurants, and event venues
• Establish and maintain standardized beverage programs, SOPs, recipes, and service standards
•  Partner with Culinary, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Purchasing teams to align beverage strategy with overall resort objectives
• Support new outlet openings, seasonal concepts, and special event activations

Financial Performance & Cost Control

•  Own beverage P&L performance, including revenue, cost of goods, labor efficiency, and margin optimization
• Develop and manage annual beverage budgets, forecasts, and financial targets
•  Analyze sales trends, product mix, and profitability to drive menu engineering and pricing decisions
•   Implement strong inventory controls, variance tracking, and loss-prevention strategies

Menu Development & Program Innovation

•     Lead development of cocktail, spirits, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage programs
•     Design high-volume, operationally efficient beverage menus for waterpark and entertainment venues
•     Introduce seasonal offerings, promotions, and experiential beverage concepts aligned with the OKANA brand
•    Ensure accurate recipe execution, yield control, and product consistency

Inventory, Purchasing & Vendor Management

•   Oversee beverage purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory systems across all outlets
•    Partner with approved vendors and suppliers to negotiate pricing, contracts, and incentives
•    Ensure accurate product specifications, ordering par levels, and inventory turnover
•     Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local alcohol regulations

People Leadership & Development

•     Recruit, train, coach, and develop Managers, Supervisors, and bar leadership teams
•     Establish clear performance expectations, accountability standards, and succession plans
•     Lead beverage training programs focused on service excellence, product knowledge, and cost awareness
•     Collaborate with Human Resources on staffing strategies, performance management, and corrective action

Quality, Safety & Compliance

•     Ensure responsible alcohol service, safety, sanitation, and brand standards are consistently met
•     Conduct regular audits, outlet inspections, and operational reviews
•     Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment
•     Act as an internal and external ambassador for OKANA Resort’s beverage programs

Compensation:

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.