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Do You See Yourself as a Dual-Property Beverage Director?

Lead Luxury Beverage Excellence Across Two Award-Winning Hotels

Begin Your Next Chapter at InterContinental® Boston – Where Global Sophistication Meets Bostonian Charm.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we celebrate people as unique as their passions—whether you're into mixology, world travel, or culinary innovation. We believe authenticity is a strength, and we’re searching for a leader who brings a refined, strategic, and creative approach to beverage operations. Someone who inspires exceptional experiences, cultivates team excellence, and drives the luxurious standards that define our InterContinental and Kimpton brands.

Hotel Overview

For more than 70 years, the InterContinental® brand has defined cosmopolitan sophistication. InterContinental® Boston is one of the city’s premier destinations—Forbes Four-Star rated and named one of the Best Hotels in the World by Condé Nast Traveler. Situated on Boston’s historic waterfront, the hotel features 424 stunning guest rooms, vibrant global cuisine, 32,000 square feet of elegant meeting space, and an unwavering commitment to personalized service.

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge complements this legacy with its boutique charm and bold, artful spirit—bringing together loyal locals and worldly travelers at its signature restaurant, Bambara, and sleek Lobby Bar.

Together, these properties offer a dynamic canvas for an innovative beverage leader ready to shape unforgettable experiences.

Position Overview

As the **Dual-Property Beverage Director** , you will oversee all beverage operations at InterContinental Boston—including Fellini, The Loyal Counting Room, 510 Waterfront, and Banquets—and at Kimpton Marlowe including Bambara and the Lobby Bar. You will lead with vision and precision, curating menus, managing costs, elevating training, and crafting sophisticated moments that reflect the spirit of each brand.

This position reports jointly to the Director of Food & Beverage at InterContinental Boston and the General Manager at Kimpton Marlowe.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Innovation

Design and launch seasonal beverage programs aligned with brand identity and guest preferences

Monitor product trends, individual item performance, and guest feedback to inform offerings

Oversee pricing strategy and supplier negotiations to maintain optimal beverage costs

Ensure Core Beverage compliance and excellence across all outlets

Operational Excellence

Lead day-to-day operations across five food & beverage venues and both banqueting departments

Recruit, train, and schedule top-performing bar teams across both properties

Implement inventory controls, cost reduction strategies, and efficiency improvements

Maintain an elevated and consistent guest experience at all service touchpoints

Team Development & Communication

Host weekly meetings to align departments and share operational updates

Provide training to F&B and Sales teams on product knowledge and presentation

Ensure feedback loops are in place to drive continuous improvement

Partnerships & Vendor Management

Build strong relationships with vendors, distributors, and local partners

Curate unique spirits, beer, and wine lists aligned with venue positioning

Support PR initiatives through product innovations and media-worthy offerings

Guest Experience & Brand Representation

Maintain visibility on the floor and presence at signature events

Personally engage with VIP guests and event planners when appropriate

Lead the beverage vision with elegance, storytelling, and passion for hospitality

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years of progressive beverage leadership in a luxury hospitality environment

Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing, cross-property teams

Up-to-date knowledge of global beverage trends, premium spirits, and luxury guest preferences

Schedule Requirements

Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation across two hotels, including nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

At InterContinental Boston and Kimpton Marlowe, we believe that empowered people drive our success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing:

Competitive salary and incentive potential Salary Range for this position is $80K-$110L

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Matching 401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and wellness programs

Complimentary employee meals and dry cleaning

Exclusive IHG hotel discounts worldwide

Access to extensive perks and recognition programs

Most importantly, at IHG, we give you **Room to Belong, Grow, and Thrive** —celebrating your individuality while helping you reach your full potential.

**At IHG Hotels & Resorts** , we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to create exceptional guest moments through beverage excellence? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

**Important information** :

+ The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

+ No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.