IMI Agency
Bar Program Sr. Project Manager, Luxury
Lodging Hospitality
Beverage Marketing Agency
Position Status: Full-time | Remote w/ Travel 15%
Location: Dallas, TX (preferred)-open to ATL, CHI, NY, DMV
IMI’s Mission:
IMI Agency specializes in Building Better Beverage Business™ for our Hospitality Clients with innovative marketing programs and promotions, interactive food & beverage merchandising and operations tools, staff training, and recognition/reward programs for all channels in the Hospitality industry. IMI programs create brand value and opportunities with consumers while driving food and beverage sales and profits for our Hospitality Operator clients.
Job Description:
We have an opening for a highly organized, strategic, and results-driven Bar Program Sr. Project Manager, Luxury, to lead and support bar program initiatives across North America for luxury and lifestyle hospitality brands. This role serves as the operational backbone for beverage program execution, overseeing multiple projects and stakeholders while ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery across a diverse portfolio of properties. The Bar Program Sr. Project Manager, Luxury will provide end-to-end project leadership for beverage initiatives, partnering closely with brand marketing, operations, creative services, suppliers, and property teams to bring innovative concepts to life. From menu development and digital training platforms to vendor coordination and operational rollouts, this individual will drive execution with precision while maintaining a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative mindset that fosters strong cross-functional relationships. The ideal candidate thrives in matrixed organizations, embraces accountability, and is passionate about delivering elevated hospitality experiences through thoughtful planning and execution.
Critical Competencies:
Given the high visibility of IMI Agency within this Leading Chain Hospitality Operator, Beverage Suppliers, and Beverage Distributors B2C and B2B communities, along with the ethical, transparent, fiduciary, and legally compliant ethics of our company, all IMI team members must be intelligent, mature, well-polished, trustworthy, and have a high standard of ethics and leadership. You must have confidence and class in conducting IMI’s mission, but also know how to take constructive feedback and implement the necessary changes in performance and work, based on that feedback. You must dress and carry yourself in a manner that is superior to the standard, along with speaking and writing clearly.
Adaptability I Communication I Job-Related Business Focus I Planning & Organizing I Problem Solving Teamwork I Technical Expertise / Work Habits
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead end-to-end project management of North American bar program initiatives, ensuring seamless execution across multiple properties, brands, and stakeholders
- Manage complex timelines, track project status, and proactively communicate updates to internal teams and client stakeholders
- Oversee multiple concurrent workstreams, including audits, menu strategy, vendor coordination, training programs, and operational rollouts
- Maintain rigorous follow-up and accountability across all phases of project execution
- Own the end-to-end menu design and development process, from initial inquiry and concepting through creative direction, proofing, and final production, ensuring seamless coordination with internal creative services teams and timely delivery to properties
- Support vendor-related initiatives, including menu development, digital platforms, and brand activations, to ensure premium, cohesive execution
- Facilitate collaboration between brand marketing, operations, and supplier partners to bring programs to life at the property level
- Own the ongoing management and evolution of the beverage digital training platform, ensuring content is current, relevant, and aligned with brand and program priorities
- Coordinate with internal teams, brand partners, and subject matter experts to develop, update, and deploy training modules that support program rollouts and operational excellence
- Maintain and manage databases tracking compliance, program adoption, openings, and exceptions across the portfolio
- Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to all aspects of the role
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams, including operations, brand, marketing, and external partners
- Navigate matrixed organizations with ease, ensuring alignment across diverse stakeholders and priorities
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, adaptability, and service orientation in all interactions
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred
- Experience in progressive food and beverage management in a luxury environment (a plus)
- Strong analytical skills required with proven results of working with large sets of data and information
- Experience managing a high volume of projects and timelines with full execution of some projects
- Experience working in matrix organizations and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Proficient in Excel, PPT, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel pivot tables, and other Microsoft tools
- and document programs
- Familiarity in luxury lodging operations and its departmental data sources (a plus)
- Experience working in a large professional corporate environment
- Successful record of completion on high-level Project Management duties and leadership with the ability
- to balance priorities
- Strong presentation, writing, and time management skills
- Strong team player who demonstrates organizational and interpersonal skills
- Plans, directs, and coordinates activities on projects with multiple work streams
- Flexible and able to work with different management styles
- Takes initiative and is a part of the solution to issues and problems
- High-energy people skills and a professional demeanor
- Hospitable, with a service-prone, client-first mentality
- Candidates should be extremely detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle a fast-paced environment
- Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to work well under pressure
- Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and contributes to solutions.
- High-energy interpersonal skills and a polished, professional demeanor.
- Service-oriented with a client-first mindset and a hospitable approach.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, 15% max
- Follow-up and follow-through must be your mantra!
Salary: Commensurate with experience and demonstrated successes
Benefits (Benefits listing is subject to change.):
- 401(k) with match *eligibility required
- 3 Weeks PTO (10 Vacation Days/ 5 Sick Days) + monthly appointment days
- Multiple Medical Plan Options w/ a no-cost option for employee coverage
- Supplemental Insurances (i.e., Illness, Cancer, Legal, etc.)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program + Financial Assistance and Mapping
If this describes you and you can work in a macro-managed environment and complete tasks with spot-on accuracy, we want to hear from you!
IMI Agency is an equal-opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
IMI Agency (Incentive Marketing, Inc.) specializes in Building Better Beverage Business™ for Hospitality Clients through innovative marketing programs and promotions, interactive food & beverage merchandising and operations tools, staff training, and recognition/reward programs across the Chain Hospitality industry. For over 30 years, we have maintained a singular focus: to manage in the best interests of our brand investors and clients.
