Job description

Why Work for Nemacolin?

Experience the magic of Nemacolin. Reaching across 2,200 acres in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Nemacolin offers guests a getaway like no other. Elevated accommodations range from the thrilling grandeur of The Chateau and modern elegance of Falling Rock—both recipients of the Forbes Travel Guide 2022 Awards—to the refreshing ease of The Lodge as well as The Homes and The Estates. And that is just the beginning! Nemacolin comes to life with show-stopping dining from the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond Lautrec; two championship, Pete Dye-designed golf courses; award-winning spa and wellness services; Orvis-endorsed fly fishing; countless outdoor activities; and snow sports, shopping, wildlife experiences, art tours, magical seasonal events, and limitless fun for all. Adventure awaits. At Nemacolin, we strive to attract, retain, and develop the best and the brightest talent in the field. Unique amenities and a strong track record of exceeding industry standards make Nemacolin an employer of choice for those looking to pursue opportunities in areas such as lodging and guest services, food and beverage, recreation, culinary arts, golf, and retail, among others. Through a variety of training initiatives and a strong commitment to career development programs, we believe that we can help our associates to develop the skills necessary to advance within our organization.

With everything we do, we believe a stay with us will enhance your life by creating memories that last a lifetime. How do we accomplish this? We place food and service at the heart of everything we do! We just happen to operate a phenomenal resort called Nemacolin; you should come and grow your career here!

We are seeking to fill a key position in our Food & Beverage department that oversees all aspects of the beverage operation at the resort, as well as managing our prestigious cellar and grow our program to have some of the rare wines of the world so true wine connoisseurs appreciate the depth & diversity of our cellar. Responsible for training staff on beverage knowledge to better the guest experience.

It is the objective of the Director of Beverage to oversee beverage services as whole. These duties will entail the utilization of the candidates knowledge of wine and spirits to conduct training for alcohol service across the resort, tasting classes for our guests, cost control and beverage list maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for all beverage lists and inventory of the resort bars.
• Responsible for beverage training and quality assurance of all bar staff.
• Responsible for placing all wine orders as needed for par levels as well as new products that will boosts revenues and profits due to trends in the market
• Verify receiving of correct products based on orders placed, with the assistance of the purchasing department
• Develop all wine list formatting and layouts for outlets around the resort
• Communicating and following up on all items 86’d from inventory and reprinting menus as necessary
• Communication with all vendors and reps for items needed as well as communication from within the industry on available products and growing trends in varietals or locations
• Maintenance of the wines-by-the-glass program and ensuring appropriate selections for individual outlets
• Conduct public tastings whenever needed
• Conduct all tasting scheduled through catering
• Coverage as Sommelier for if no room sommelier is on staff
• Wine training for all outlet associates as determined by the outlet’s influence of cuisine
• Develop and conduct additional spirit tasting available to the general public or resort guests
• Streamline the efficiency of all bar layouts including well set-up and back bars
• Beverage training for all resort beverage servers with emphasis on the bartender
• Increase revenues through wine, spirit, beer and cocktail pairings in individual outlet as it suits that particular outlets atmosphere

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 1st Level Sommelier certification or higher
• Minimum of 5 years experience in related Wine and Spirit training or sales field
• Knowledge of Wine, Spirits and Beer
• Strong communication skills including written, oral and electronic
• Professional demeanor with a dedication to a professional appearance at all times
• Service mentality driven to achieve sales and cost goals set forth by department leadership
• Exceptional computer skills with various software, e-mail, internet and graphic tools.
• Achieve costs and revenues compared to budget through cost saving purchases and resort wide alcohol service training
• Continues to identify new sources for talent needed throughout the resort

Nemacolin promotes a culture of continuous learning for our associates. We are strongly committed to comprehensive professional development programs:

• Opportunities for advancement – At Nemacolin, we encourage our associates to grow within the organization and gain experience in a variety of departments to better understand the hospitality industry. Nemacolin prides itself on promoting from within the organization, and many of our mid and upper-level managers began in entry-level positions and advanced into their current roles.
• Associate Recognition programs – Nemacolin realizes that our associates help to set us apart from other organizations in the industry through their commitment to providing exceptional service and ability to consistently exceed guests’ expectations. Each month, associates can nominate others who have provided exceptional service, demonstrated leadership capabilities, or excelled in their areas of expertise. Winners receive an award for their efforts and are recognized by members of management.
• Mentoring and coaching programs – As a new associate, we provide a level of mentoring that is best suited to you to enhance your growth and career interests, while sharing knowledge, advice, and encouragement along the way.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Nemacolin has consistently been recognized in the hospitality industry for providing superior customer service and outstanding facilities. We are very proud of what we have accomplished, and we would like to have the opportunity to share our enthusiasm with you. Some of our accomplishments include the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, the AAA Five-Diamond rating, the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, and a variety of other awards from Condé Nast Traveler, and Golf Digest, just to name a few.

ASSOCIATE REFERRAL PROGRAM

• Year-Round Referral Incentive - Receive a reward of $250.00 when you refer a new applicant who is hired and is employed for a minimum of 90 days! Receive a second reward of $250.00 when the referred associate continues their employment for a total of 6 months and a reward of $500.00 when the referred associates hits one year of service!
• Seasonal Referral Incentive - Receive a reward of $100.00 when you refer a seasonal applicant who is hired and is employed for a minimum of 60 days (rewards not applicable for rehires)!

ASSOCIATE DISCOUNTS AND BENEFITS

• An attractive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal hours
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance
• Local and resort discounts
• On-site uniform and dry-cleaning services
• Discounted meals during breaks in the associate break areas
• Enterprise - A Nemacolin account has been set up for associate car rentals through Enterprise at a discount rate.
• X-Plan Ford Pricing - As a Ford Partner, Nemacolin gives you the ability to purchase or lease eligible vehicles at Ford Motor Company’s XPlan Pricing. The discounted prices are good on new, leased, or used vehicles. Your family members in the same household are also eligible to receive discounted prices, just because you work at Nemacolin.
• Verizon Wireless - A Nemacolin account has been set up for associate to receive a 17% discount
• AT&T Wireless - A Nemacolin account has been set up for associate to receive a 13% discount
• Sprint Wireless - A Nemacolin account has been set up for associate to receive a 15% discount
• 84 Lumber - 17 % (associate must pay to haul).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Farmington, PA 15437: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age and willing to undergo a saliva drug screen if selected for the position? If yes, please enter the best e-mail address to contact you if you're selected for an interview. If yes, please provide the best e-mail address contact you if selected for an interview.
• Do you currently or in the future require Visa Sponsorship?

Experience:

• Beverage Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Bartending: 10 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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