Sommelier job description

Founded by CEO John Kunkel, 50 Eggs is a James Beard nominated, multi-faceted, full-service culinary and hospitality firm focused on developing cutting-edge brands with unparalleled dining experiences. 50 Eggs owns and operates the award-winning Yardbird Table & Bar, CHICA, Spring Chicken, and WAKUDA, a bold, artful collision of time and culture, traditional and modern Japanese cuisine and seductive design created by world-renowned, two-Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and 50 Eggs Hospitality CEO John Kunkel.
Reports to: General Manager/ Wine Director
Job Summary: The Sommelier position is responsible for the development and management of the wine by the glass program, wine list, and wine events. The Sommelier must have a great personality and be able to communicate with members and guests that might share different levels of wine knowledge

Job Duties:
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory, organizing and selling wine for all
departments.
• Oversee all wine purchases and cost management.
• Assist guests during the dinner service with wine recommendations and selection for perfect pairing with their dinner, decanting of the wine and wine service.
• Develop a training program for all Team Members to improve their knowledge of wine tasting and wine service.
• Train Team Members in order to maximize their understanding of wine and proper service techniques including glassware, pour levels, storage, beverage pairings and the ability to understand guest preferences.
• 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.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be passionate about wine, must possess superior people skills
The ability to determine wine faults and maintain proper temperatures in order to showcase products at their maximum potential.
A strong knowledge of food and beverage pairings.
Solid understanding of pricing, budgets and cost controls. Operation and programming knowledge of a point of sales system.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills
Physical Requirements:
Standing (hours at one time): 4
Standing (total hours per day): 8
Lifting/Carrying: up to 40 pounds

Education & Experience:
Court of Master Sommeliers Certified (level 2) or equivalent in other accredited organization
3 or more years experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant, hotel or country club

With accolades from James Beard and Bon Appétit, Yardbird pays tribute to the craveable American classics that bring people together. Guests can indulge in brunch, lunch, dinner and a curated cocktail program highlighting a dynamic collection of bourbons.

_The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is currently hiring a_ **Full\-Time Sommelier** _to join the team\!_

This is your opportunity to join one of the most diverse and renowned restaurant groups in the world\. From 3 Michelin starred Jean\-Georges in NYC, to the amazing 14 seat Chef's counter at JG Tokyo, to the family style ABC Kitchen in Flat Iron, this is your entry to our global opportunities of growth and development\.
Check us out\!:

http://vimeo\.com/user23608541/jgmwelcome

This luxurious property has 170 rooms, 6,300 square feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets offering an incredible opportunity to work under Maîtres Cuisiniers de France Chef Steve Benjamin at this amazing hotel\.

_\*\*Please note: This position may require you to complete a digital interview if you are selected to continue in the initial screening process\._

**What will I be doing?**

A Sommelier for the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills works in all Chef Jean\-Georges restaurants to utilize their beverage expertise to assist guests in the selection of beverages to accompany food choices, while enhancing the dining experience and promoting sales\. The Sommelier organizes and manages all aspects of the beverage program including selection of wines, beer and spirits; cocktail development; staff training; inventory control; and revenue generation\. Additional responsibilities of the Sommelier include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Performing fine wine service in multiple outlets of the hotel: Jean\-Georges Beverly Hills, Rooftop by JG, Lobby Lounge, In\-Room Dining and Special Events\.
+ Stocking and overseeing inventory of all wine cellars for all outlets of the hotel
+ Participating in creating training plans for all outlets and leading daily tastings
+ Carefully analyze revenue, P&L and product\-mix reports to understand trends and sales opportunities
+ Working with bar teams for cleanliness, cocktail development and to maintain standards

**What are we looking for?**

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Court of Masters Sommelier Certification
+ Experience with inventory of 300 labels
+ Experience developing profitable wine programs
+ Open availability
+ English fluency required

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Prior hotel experience
+ Restaurant supervisory experience preferred
+ Bilingual Spanish
+ Strong desire to learn the financial side of the business \(ie\. General Ledger, P&L, Inventory, Cost Control, etc\.\)

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry\. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success\. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values\. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

+ Hospitality \- We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences\.
+ Integrity \- We do the right thing, all the time\.
+ Leadership \- We're leaders in our industry and in our communities\.
+ Teamwork \- We're team players in everything we do\.
+ Ownership \- We're the owners of our actions and decisions\.
+ Now \- We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

+ Quality
+ Productivity
+ Dependability
+ Customer Focus
+ Adaptability

**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full\-service hotels and resorts to extended\-stay suites and mid\-priced hotels\. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value\. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands \(http://jobs\.hiltonworldwide\.com/our\-brands/index\.php\) \. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day\. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all\!

**Job:** _Stewarding_

**Title:** _Sommelier \(Full\-Time\) \- Jean\-Georges at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills_

**Location:** _null_


**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

NeueHouse

NeueHouse is the private workspace and cultural home for creators, innovators, and thought leaders. With iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural experiences, and elevated hospitality, NeueHouse has reimagined the ideal environment for creative potential and progress.

Our Properties

NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles:

Our Madison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York's iconic Flatiron District

Our Hollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA's most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world's first structure built intentionally for broadcast).

Our Bradbury House (BB) sits within the Bradbury building in DTLA.

In late summer 2022, we are opening our much anticipated "house on the beach" at 73 Market Street in the heart of Venice Beach. Once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community, with an exquisite rooftop restaurant, light-filled bar, and expanded amenities for the Venice set.

Explore NHVB:

The Role

The Reunion Sommelier has the enviable task of supporting an innovative world-class wine program to complement the Reunion Restaurant & Bar operations at NeueHouse Venice Beach. Reporting into the Reunion Head Sommelier and Reunion General Manager, the role oversees all aspects of the wine program, representing service excellence by providing kind, knowledgeable and humble hospitality, alongside warmth and grace in every interaction with our members and guests. Our Sommelier represents Reunion Restaurant & Bar with hospitality and generosity in every interaction.

Requirements

3+ years acting as a Sommelier in luxury hospitality, food + beverage, or bar environments.

Experience working with fine wine program's for high-end, highly visible entertainment entities.

The capacity to work within an ever-changing environment, assisting to develop operating procedures as the business dictates and the willingness to support in other areas as required to maintain the integrity of The Reunion Restaurant operations.

An advocate and ambassador of service excellence that understands the critical role that exceeding and maintaining service expectations plays in the success of building F+B operations.

Supply expert knowledge of the wine program, ensure the quality of all product, superior storage and service methods, while following and keeping to all local, state, and federal laws relating to alcohol service and consumption.

Assist in the daily planning and upkeep of the wine department operations to ensure an integrated, efficient, and profitable operation.

Assist the Reunion Head Sommelier in counting monthly inventory pars of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and inputting these into Excel and Xtra Chef.

Ongoing attendance to scheduled team trainings to ensure detailed product knowledge, growth and professionalism.

Effective communication during pre-service briefings of information relating to all wine offerings, members, guests, and daily operations.

Detailed execution of the standards of service unique to our properties, consistently working to improve the delivery of service, implementing all systems to ensure smooth delivery.

Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

Execute effective policies to ensure that all wine cellars and wine service station cleanliness meets State Health Code Standards, with the expectation of passing a Grade A.

May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to stand for a long periods of time. Available to work late nights, as required.

COVID19: The health and well-being of our Members, guests and staff has been our number one priority and the guiding force behind all our decisions as we open our doors. We encourage you to learn more about our commitment to safety by reading the steps we have taken to ensure that all Members, guests and teams feel safe, comfortable, and secure, going forward on our website.

Diversity & Representation: NeueHouse is committed to building and supporting diverse and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave/Caregiver Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources