Beverage Manager at The Modern

The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold tasting or prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions.

The Modern holds two Michelin stars, a Three Star review in the New York Times, four James Beard Awards, and the Grand Award from Wine Spectator and is part of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.

Located on the Museum of Modern Art's sixth floor, the Terrace Cafe offers sharable plates, salads, sandwiches, and desserts in a vibrant restaurant setting surrounded by art. With full-service hospitality and expansive outdoor seating, diners can enjoy sweeping views of Midtown Manhattan from the terrace.

Located on the second floor, Cafe 2 offers a family-friendly atmosphere serving rustic Italian dishes. Gather around communal tables and enjoy handmade pastas, sandwiches, artisanal cheeses, and fresh salads, alongside kid-friendly classics that make it a perfect stop for visitors of all ages.

 

Who you are:

The Beverage Manager will be supporting the MoMA dining and event operations by overseeing beverage logistics programs for The Modern, The Cafes at MoMA, and all special events throughout the museum. You will play a critical role in supporting daily service and large-scale events by ensuring consistency, accuracy, and excellence in beverage execution. You will be reporting to the Beverage Director and work hand-in-hand with the Beverage, Receiving, and Events teams. You are detail-oriented, organized, flexible, proactive, resourceful, and an effective communicator.

What you’ll do:

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
• Act as a key liaison between restaurant teams, museum stakeholders, and vendors to ensure consistency, accuracy, and excellence in beverage execution
• Partner with the Beverage, Receiving, and Special Events teams an all aspects of cellar logistics, inventory management, and upkeep of cellar and beverage storage areas
• Assist with mapping invoices and sales, ordering, creating bin lists, and maintaining all organizational systems for storing, listing, and 86’ing wines
• Take the lead on monthly inventory counts and rectification, manage pars with the Beverage Director and the MoMA Special Events team, and inform the MoMA Financial Coordinator of inventory shortages
• Coordinate liquor pools for benefits, corporate dining events, exhibition celebrations, and events
• Perform additional responsibilities and other duties to support operational success as needed

What we need from you:

• Familiarity with Craftable/Beverager/Foodager
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word/Excel
• Genuine interest in Food, Wine, & Spirits
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to carry and move cases of wine and liquor, glass racks, and lift objects up to 30 lbs

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Beverage Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $70,000 including a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants 
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones 
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake

 

*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.