Sommelier

2 years

Bacchus Management Group, is hiring a full-time Sommelier at Selbys in Atherton, California.

Selbys provide an ideal environment for a sommelier looking to take their carrer to the next level:

• World-class wine program with over 3,400 selections with deep selections in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Italy, Germany and California.
• A dinner-only Michelin Star Restaurant
• Wine Spectator Grand Award
• The opportunity to work alongside two CMS Advanced Sommeliers
• Monthly wine dinners with storied domaines such as Vieux Telegraphe, Bruno Giacosa, Heitz Cellar

Ideal candidates would have serving experience in fine-dining, management experience and be in pursuit of additional certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers. This position would be particularly well suited to a certified sommelier with interest in the upper-division of the Court of Master Sommelier and a as a career beverage professional.

Bacchus Management Group, specifically promotes continued education through the CMS, with increased incentives for success at various CMS accreditation levels. BMG offers an unrivaled oenological benefits package beyond health care. Such benefits include:

• Annual, all-expenses-paid European travel opportunities to visit historic wine growing regions
• Full reimbursement for successful passes of CMS Introductory and Certified examinations
• $1,500 annual stipend for Advanced Course/Advanced Exam/Masters Exam Tuition and Expenses
• Compensation incentives for successful passes of the CMS Introductory, Certified and Advanced examinations with commensurate recognition of WSET levels.
• Sales Commission percentage in addition to base salary on all beverage sales
• $125 quarterly educational reimbursement allowance for books, magazine subscriptions, GuildSomm membership etc.
• 401k with company contribution for all employees (4% match on 5% contribution)
• Monthly Cell-phone reimbursement
• Two weeks paid-time off for full-time positions, with an additional day for every year of tenure
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Wine at cost
• Relocation stipend for the right candidate

The Bacchus Management Group provides an ideal environment for service professionals interested in advancing their careers and working with a passionate hospitality team.

If you have interest in joining our wine team and have any further questions, please respond with a resume and/or cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately for an interview. You must be available to work weekends and have a passion for hospitality.

Compensation: Salary ($95,000.00 - $105,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k

Knowledge of Wine Regions and Varieties

Strong Knowledge of Wine Regions and Varieties

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Work in a High Pressure, Fast Paced Environment

Management Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Interest in Pursuing Additional Certification Through the Court of Master Sommeliers

Team Collaboration Skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Career Beverage Professional

Passion for the Hospitality Industry

Passion for Wine and Hospitality

Educational Pursuit Through CMS

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Sales Commission Experience

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Ability to Manage Time Effectively

Knowledge of Wine Regions and Varietals

Sales Skills

Passion for hospitality

Cultural Awareness and Appreciation for Wine Traditions

Networking Skills Within the Wine Industry

Adaptability to a Fast Paced Environment

Commitment to Professional Development

Ability to Educate Others About Wine

Cultural Awareness of Wine Traditions

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

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