Sommelier

Located in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia.

30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton, Virginia
40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City, Virginia
Just a bit over an hour from Reston, Loudoun County, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join our growing team of exceptional people. Your next career awaits.

Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, Michelin Green Star, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

Why join our team:

We offer:

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
• Paid time off (Full time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• On-the-job training
• Employee education allowance
• Advancement potential
• Flexible schedules
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary uniforms
• Delicious family meals daily prepared by the chefs
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive pay

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SUMMARY

1. The responsibility for this role, in additionto working in the dining room as a sommelier, will be to spear head staff educationand training. This includes Junior Sommeliers as well as hourly FOH employees. Togetherwith DOW and ADOW, they will develop training programs for beginners, that allFOH and BOH staff can attend, as well as a more in-depth classes for Captainsand Front servers.

2. Responsible for suggesting wine to guests,pouring wine pairings when necessary, safeguarding all beverage assets forIALW.

3. Duties may include but are not limited to receiving, storage,distribution and security of all wine and beverage product, daily maintenanceof all wine lists, updating and keeping POS system current, staff training andCOGS tracking, month end and daily wine inventory. Also, working in the diningroom nightly as a sommelier and supporting service team is essential. In addition,sommeliers will assist and support the cellar master in the organization,upkeep and cleanliness of all wine cellars and wine storage units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist, accomplish prep/side work as assigned and support the daily needsfor dinner service

2. Act as sommelier on the floor and in the lounge areas

3. Help sell bottled wine as instructed by DoW during service

4. Assist in Pour pairing wines for our prix fixe menus in a timely manner,when needed

5. Explain via one-liners the wine pairing when needed

6. Maintain the aesthetic of assigned station: guest tabletop/work area

7. Be present/focused on the operation during service

8. Complete closing duties as assigned

9. Assist in the receipt and storage of all wine product in their properareas

10. Maintain the ongoing security of all wine assets

11. Develops staff wine training with the Assistant DoW. DoW will aid withand approve any and all training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

1. 5 + years floor experience as sommelier in high-end restaurant/ hotel

2. 5 + years experience assisting in the organization and upkeep of a large(1000+ selection) wine cellar

3. Excellent and effective trainer

4. Certifiedor Advanced standing with W.S.E.T./C.M.S.

5. Experienceworking with a large cellar (1000+ selections) or with a Wine Spectator GrandAward cellar

6. Basicunderstanding of the business of wine (purchasing, costs, asset protection).

7. Basic knowledge of major wine regions/producers

Desirable

1. 2+years supervisory responsibility

2. Sometravel and personal experience visiting producers/vineyards in major growingareas

3. Basicreference points of Michelin and fine dining establishments in U.S and abroad

SKILLS

1. Creative problem solver

2. Ability to connect with guests and guide them to a wine that they willlove

3. Strong knowledge of the major wine regions of the world

4. Strong organizational skills

5. Passionately committed to the finest guest experience

6. Intense desire to continue to learn wine and grow professionally

7. Team Player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Beable to work on the dining room floor for up to 8 hours.

2. Be able to lift 40 lbs repeatedly.

3. Must be able to transport heavy items to day cellars (up to 200 lbs on a cart)

4. Stand for long periods of time, extended periods of walking