Sommelier

4 years

As the Sommelier/Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for the wine program and overseeing the floor during service hours. You will use your extensive knowledge of wine to guide and educate our staff on wine selections, pairings, and service. Your expertise in wine and exceptional service skills will elevate our guests' dining experience and contribute to the success of our establishment. Your presence on the floor will not only be felt with handling wine sales but also as an active participant in service, helping management ensure the best guest experience possible

Off the restaurant floor, you will aid in keeping our wine cellar and other storage locations clean, tidy and organized. Your role will support our service team through education and training sessions, empowering and encouraging others around you to take an active role in the beverage program. You will assist with restaurant operations in running shifts and supporting all leaders.

• Ensure a thorough knowledge of the wine list, both by the glass and by the bottle.
• Assist guests and colleagues with wine selections while in service.
• Ensure correct and professional wine service standards are maintained throughout service.
• Support the service team to ensure guest needs/requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper inventory stocking of wines in various storage areas around the facility.
• Ensure 86'd items are recorded to achieve accuracy within printed menus.
• Provide exceptional customer service throughout the restaurant.
• Assist in training and mentoring staff in wine knowledge and service techniques.
• Coordinate with management to ensure that private event wine service is flawless.
• Ensure that the proper equipment is cleaned, stocked and ready for use for wine service, this includes, but is not limited to, glassware, decanters, wine keys, coravin supplies, wine lists and bottle liners.
• Walk with graceful efficiency through the dining room to assist with service demands.
• Present and pour bottles of wine with proper wine service.
• Ability to work on your feet for the majority of your shifts.
• Must be available to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, special events and holidays.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum of 5 years in a service-oriented position within a fine dining restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of wine regions, varietals, production methods and wine service etiquette.
• Experience training staff, ordering wine and managing inventory
• Excellent sensory skills for wine tasting, including the ability to identify flavors, aromas, and characteristics of different wines.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide personalized recommendations to guests.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a particular attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Certification through a recognized wine program such as the Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed below are examples of those of the Sommelier may need to perform in order to carry out essential job functions:

• Persons performing service in this position will exert 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
• This type of work involves a combination of sitting, walking, and standing for periods of time.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job.

We Offer:

• 2% commission on wine by the bottle sales (including coravin wines by the glass)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Free meal per shift
• Growth and Development Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Compensation Package:

• Commission pay

Physical Setting:

• Bar
• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Restaurant: 5 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Malibu, CA 90265 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Malibu, CA 90265: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Compensation: Hourly ($35.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts

Leadership Skills

Training and Mentoring Abilities

Effective Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving Skills

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Customer Engagement Skills

Inventory Management Skills

Attention to Cleanliness and Organization

Ability to Multitask

Sales Skills

Event Coordination Skills

Ability to Provide Personalized Service

Physical Stamina

Commitment to Continuous Learning

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