Executive Wine Director

THE ROLE: The Executive Wine Director is the senior wine leadership within the 55 Seventy organizational structure and the driving force behind every dimension of the club's wine programming. Reporting to the Operating Partner / COO, this individual leads a team of 12-15 sommeliers and coordinates all aspects of wine programming within the club’s daily operations — from daily dining room service to member cellar procurement, off-premise sales, and wine-centric club programming. The Executive Wine Director is equally at home on the floor with members, behind a desk shaping the strategy and direction of the wine program, and in conversation with producers, importers, and collectors to deepen relationships and continue to establish the 55 Seventy brand. This role requires a rare blend of technical mastery, business acumen, programming vision, and the interpersonal skills, warmth, and humility needed to build genuine, enduring Member relationships. POSITION DETAILS

Compensation: $130,000–$175,000 base salary + performance-based bonus

Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k) with match, PTO, STO, and travel stipend

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Schedule: Variable; includes evenings and weekends as needed for special events or business demands

Reports To: Operating Partner / COO Direct Reports: Sommelier team of 12-15 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYWine Service — Daily Operations Oversee and participate in all aspects of daily in-club wine service, ensuring consistency, precision, and genuine hospitality at every table Set service standards for the sommelier team, including tableside presentation, decanting, glassware selection, and member communication Manage floor coverage, sommelier scheduling, and service workflows in coordination with the Director of Service and Director of Programming & Events Serve as sommelier-in-residence for high-profile members and top-tier guest reservations Wine Program Development & Cellar Ops Oversight Architect and maintain a wine list that reflects the club's identity — depth across classic regions, thoughtful representation of emerging producers, and meaningful breadth by style and price point Source wines directly through importer, distributor, and producer relationships; represent 55 Seventy at trade events and secure allocations that help to differentiate the wine program Oversee the management of all cellar inventory, par levels, and organization to minimize waste and maintain peak throughput of wine within the program Oversee all wine purchasing, receiving, and storage protocols in coordination with the Cellar Operations Team Maintain accurate inventory records and cost controls, reporting against budget on a [monthly] basis Lead the Wine Team in advising members on cellar composition, drinking windows, provenance, and value — leading our team in providing a concierge-level procurement experience Client Inventory Management Oversee the club's member storage and inventory management program, maintaining accurate records of each member's holdings Provide regular cellar reports, consumption updates, and restocking recommendations to individual members Ensure proper environmental controls, organization, and security within all member storage areas Private Cellar Client Management Lead the club's Private Cellar Program procurement function, developing Private Cellar acquisition clients to maintain a steady