Position Summary

The Sommelier is responsible for all wine sales on the floor while serving the guests in a friendly and efficient manner. Sommeliers are passionate about all beverages and service and thoroughly enjoy creating excellent experiences for our guests. 

Daily Responsibilities

• Actively engaged in the salesmanship of wine and beverages.
• Greet guests in a friendly and efficient manner. 
• Suggestively upsell the best wines for personal tastes and food choices. 
• Take the order and accurately put it into POS.
• Marking tables with wine glasses.
• Marking food and drinks at the table when needed.
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware. 
• Decanting of wines when necessary. 
• Tasting and quality check of wines before presentation to the guest. 
• Maintaining pour levels and clearing glasses. 
• Provide efficient drink running service. 
• Provide all related beverage services. 
• Bi-Weekly Wine inventory.
• Weekly Wine ordering with Manager approval. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for an extended period. 
• May be required to lift trays of food or drinks up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to receive and carry multiple bottles of wine at a time, up to but not limited to a full case of wine.

Skills/Experience

• At least two (2) years previous high-end restaurant or hotel experience.
• Level 2 Sommelier Certification or higher from an accredited program.
• Excellent listener and communicator.
• Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
• Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.