CUT by Wolfgang Puck inside The Palazzo is currently seeking an experienced Sommelier to join our team. We are searching for a skilled, energetic, highly-motivated person who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group has established our restaurants with the objectives of providing a unique cuisine paired with a special ambiance to create a memorable fine dining experience for our guests. Our restaurants are part of our continuous effort to offer superlative quality and the highest level of gracious and courteous guest service. To perform successfully, our employees must not only have the qualifications and abilities to perform each of the essential functions of the position, but also must continually strive to meet or surpass The Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group's objectives and exacting standards.

Job Summary:  The Sommelier’s primary responsibility is to assists the management staff and server staff in beverage recommendations, sales and execution during service hours of operation. The Sommelier is responsible for maintaining and promoting the restaurant’s wine and beverage collection and recommend food and beverage pairings. The Sommelier will also participate in staff training, wine list maintenance, beverage inventory, and maintain proper inventory levels of wine and beverage selections.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory, organizing and selling wine for the restaurant
• Assist with all wine purchases and cost management
• Assist guests during dining service with wine recommendations and selection for perfect pairing with their meal, decanting of the wine and wine service.
• Train staff employees in order to maximize their understanding of wine specific to the restaurant and proper service techniques including glassware, pour levels, storage, beverage pairings and the ability to understand guest preferences.
• Tastes and evaluates wines and other beverages for potential purchase.
• Ensure that all wine is served in proper glassware and in proper condition.
• Maintain all beverage lists to be accurate, up to date and free of errors.
• Comply with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:  High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)

Required Experience:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Minimum 3 years Sommelier experience in fine dining restaurant
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage pairings
• Excellent knowledge of wine and beverage service procedures
• Sommelier certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong knowledge of pricing, budgets and cost controls
• Ability to determine wine faults and maintain proper temperatures in order to showcase products at their maximum potential
• Ability to upsell
• Outstanding guest services skills
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal & written)
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Possess basic math skills and ability to operate POS system
• Professional presentation and positive attitude

Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.