Executive Director
Company: The Moran Company Executive Search
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Executive Director
Court of Master Sommelier, Americas
(Remote position)
Organizational Background
Established over 40 years ago, the Court of Master Sommeliers is
the premier institution for improving the standards of beverage
knowledge and service excellence in hotels, restaurants, and the
beverage industry. Through its mentorship, rigorous preparation and
examination processes, and peerless credentials, the Court of
Master Sommeliers elevates the quality of beverage service
throughout the hospitality and beverage industries.
The organization delivers an intensive educational program to
aspiring Master Sommeliers through four increasingly rigorous
levels of coursework and examination, culminating in the Master
Sommelier Diploma Examination. The coursework includes an
Introductory Sommelier Course and Examination, Deductive Tasting
Method workshop, Certified Sommelier Examination, Advanced
Sommelier Course and Examination. Students learn online or
in-person. More than 170 professionals have earned the title of
Master Sommelier as part of the Americas chapter since the
organization's inception. Only 270 professionals worldwide have
received the title of Master Sommelier since the first Master
Sommelier Diploma Exam.
The Court of Master Sommeliers, America (CMS-A) is a 501(c)(6)
nonprofit organization with an operating budget of $4-5M. It is
guided by an 11-member Board of Directors and a full-time,
year-round staff of four, including a Director of Operations,
Education Director, Examination Director, and Executive
Administrative Assistant. In addition, the organization has
external relationships with legal, accounting, and public relations
counsel.
CMS-A is a leader in the wine and hospitality industries. Its
members include a dynamic, approachable, and generous group of
people committed to unsurpassed service, hospitality, and the
enjoyment of wine and beverage.
To learn more about CMS-A, please visit
Position Summary
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas seeks a seasoned, highly
skilled, confident person to serve as its Executive Director. This
position has been reimagined to provide transformative leadership
and operational oversight of all aspects of the nonprofit
organization. The successful candidate will work with a newly
installed Board of Directors, members, and staff to set strategic
direction and restructure operations for future sustainability and
growth. This person will provide leadership for strategy and
implementation, personnel, member relations, marketing,
organizational development, and finances while also managing
through the organization's past issues. The individual must be an
outstanding communicator able to parse, synthesize, and refine
multiple perspectives to achieve the organization's mission. The
Executive Director should also have extensive knowledge and
leadership experience working within a 501(c)(6) organization.
In addition to the leadership responsibilities that accompany this
role, the Executive Director of the CMS-A will also be a part of
one of the most vibrant and diverse industries on the planet, the
hospitality and beverage industries. The person will work alongside
some of the world's most passionate beverage and hospitality
professionals as well as enhance their understanding of wine and
hospitality while playing a key role in shaping the industry (and
yes, you will get to drink some really, really great wine.)
Responsibilities
Leadership and Vision
The Executive Director should have the following experience and
qualifications:
Ideally, the Executive Director will be the following:
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