Beverage Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Hospitality
- Posted
Must have
- Minimum Level 2 Sommelier Certification required; advanced certifications (CMS, WSET) strongly preferred
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing a fine dining beverage program of comparable caliber
- Experience in a Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized restaurant environment strongly preferred
- Deep, demonstrable expertise across wine, spirits, and food pairings
- Proven understanding of elevated fine dining service and the standards required to deliver a Michelin-level guest experience
- Proven ability to manage complex inventory systems and financial controls
- Polished presence with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- A natural leader with the ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate a team
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and driven by excellence
- Demonstrated ability to lead calmly and effectively in a high-volume, high-expectation environment
Full description
Spago Beverly Hills | Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining GroupAn Icon of Culinary Excellence
Spago Beverly Hills is not simply a restaurant—it is a global benchmark for fine dining, innovation, and enduring excellence. Founded by Wolfgang Puck, Spago has defined modern California cuisine while setting the standard for gracious, sophisticated hospitality.
At the heart of the Spago experience is one of the most distinguished wine programs in the world—honored with the Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 2010, a distinction reserved for the finest and most comprehensive cellars globally.
Spago’s commitment to excellence extends beyond its culinary and beverage programs. Every detail of the guest experience is held to Michelin-level standards of precision, consistency, hospitality, and service excellence.The Opportunity
We are seeking a Beverage Manager of exceptional caliber—an individual who brings both technical mastery and an innate sense of hospitality—to steward and evolve this world-class program.
This is a rare opportunity to lead within one of the most celebrated dining rooms in the country, shaping the guest experience through a lens of precision, creativity, discretion, and genuine connection, while upholding the elevated standards expected of a Michelin-level fine dining environment.
For the right leader, this role offers a defined trajectory toward Director-level leadership within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, reflective of performance, vision, and impact.The Role
The Beverage Manager serves as both curator and conductor—overseeing the entirety of the beverage experience while remaining deeply present on the floor, guiding service with intention, elegance, and an unwavering attention to detail.
You will be entrusted with safeguarding Spago’s legacy while continuously refining and advancing the program to meet the expectations of a discerning, global clientele and the exacting standards of Michelin-level hospitality.Key ResponsibilitiesStewardship of a World-Class Beverage Program
- Uphold and elevate one of the most prestigious wine programs internationally
- Collaborate on the continued evolution of a Grand Award–winning wine list of depth, rarity, and distinction
- Lead the cocktail and spirits program with a focus on refinement, balance, and innovation
- Introduce thoughtful enhancements, pairings, and bespoke guest experiences
- Maintain a forward-looking perspective on global wine and spirits trends
- Ensure beverage offerings consistently reflect the culinary vision and level of excellence of Spago