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Director of Draft Beer & Beverage Operations

Texas (Austin Preferred)

While Austin is our preferred location, we are open to candidates based in other major cities throughout Texas! Pluckers are currently located in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio), Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston.

Tired of reading these employment ads and wondering where the RIGHT opportunity is for you? Here are the simple reasons you WANT to work at Pluckers.

We have among the best pay and benefits in the restaurant business:

  • The Director of Draft Beer & Beverage Operations will earn a base salary of $130,000 - $150,000.
  • They will also earn performance-based bonuses, tied to KPIs, that provide the opportunity to earn another $25,000 - $100,000 per year. Overall, this position offers $160,000 - $200,000+ in total compensation.
  • Our health insurance is among the best in the industry, and we cover 100% of health, dental, and vision for all our corporate employees and restaurant managers. Our health benefits have an annual value of $6,400!
  • Up to 17 days paid vacation/personal days off every year + paid holidays.
  • Free meals at Pluckers - $3,900 annual value!
  • All travel expenses are fully covered!

We have a company culture like no other, centered around our people-first mindset:

  • Pluckers is based in Austin and has been named the Best Restaurant to Work For four times and has finished in the Top 25 Businesses Overall to Work For by the Austin Business Journal. You know you will be working with quality people at a quality company!
  • We invest heavily in the professional and personal growth of all our employees. We provide invaluable, ongoing Leadership Development Programs to all leaders in our stores and Corporate Office.

You will lead, standardize, and elevate our beer program across 34 high-volume locations in Texas:

  • This role is designed for a top-tier operator who wants to own and scale a best-in-class draft beer program across one of the largest restaurant groups in Texas.
  • This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role combining draft system expertise, multi-unit operational leadership, and training and accountability.
  • You’ll report to our VP of Operations and oversee a team of Bar Managers across the company.

You will ensure every beer poured across our system meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and profitability:

  • Draft System Excellence: Oversee all draft beer systems across 34 locations, ensuring proper line balancing, PSI, temperature and carbonation levels. Troubleshoot system issues and establish and enforce line cleaning and maintenance standards.
  • Profitability & Cost Control: Reduce draft beer waste and loss across all units. Monitor pour cost, yields, and variance. Identify opportunities to improve margin and product mix. Build systems to track and report performance by location.
  • Training & Accountability: Train and develop bar managers and staff on proper pouring techniques, draft system basics, and beer quality standards. Establish clear SOPs and ensure compliance. Hold managers accountable for execution and results.
  • Multi-unit Field Leadership: Travel weekly to Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Conduct regular in-store audits and performance reviews. Act as the subject matter expert and enforcer of standards, and partner with General Managers and Area Managers to drive results.
  • Program Development: Collaborate on beer selection and rotation strategy. Work with distributors and suppliers, and ensure offerings align with brand and profitability goals.

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 5+ years in multi-unit beverage or bar operations required. Experience with high-volume restaurant groups (10+ units) preferred.
  • Deep understanding of draft beer systems and maintenance. Experience training and managing bar teams across multiple locations.
  • Must reside in Texas and be willing to travel consistently (3 days/2 nights per week). Pluckers are currently located in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio), Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, and you have the operational expertise, analytical skills, assertiveness, passion, energy, tenacity, and ability to inspire followership, we want to hear from you.

Salary Description

$160,000 - $200,000+ per year

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