JOB OVERVIEW

The Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel invites you to explore opportunities to push your creativity and be outstanding in a career that will bring out your craft and passion. We look for people that will share our vision and help bring it to life. If this is something you want to be a part of, we look forward to receiving your application.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Sommelier is a key player who utilizes their extensive knowledge of wine and intricate service operations to educate staff and guests, thereby elevating the wine program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert knowledge of runner and server skills
• Unprecedented work ethic
• 2+ years of experience as a Sommelier in fine dining
• Level 2 (+) certification through CMS
• Works well in a fast-paced, chef-driven environment
• Works collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Thinks quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations
• Ability to carry a tray with food and/or drinks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours
• Must be able to move, pull, or lift at least 35 pounds
• Must be able to climb stairs multiple times per shift
• Must be able to carry a full tray with either hand

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Begins shift by recording all important reservation details (PONs, DRs, special instructions)
• Participates in daily setup and breakdown of the wine, FOH stations, and guest-facing spaces
• Independently completes tasks from sommelier checklists, including chilling wines
• Maintains a complete knowledge of all table and seat numbers
• Proactively stocks ample supplies of glassware, wine, and beverages for service
• Verifies the quality of each bottle of wine before it is served to the guest
• Provides wine and beverage service, including recommendations, to guests
• Infrequently runs food and provides detailed dish descriptions to dining room guests
• Maintains an expert knowledge of all food menus, including ingredients and techniques used
• Monitors and ensures that all aspects of wine service conform to departmental standards
• Maintains an expert knowledge of all the pairings utilized in any given menu
• Accommodates all requests for information courteously
• Ability to field guest complaints and find the resources (managers, coworkers) to resolve issues
• Accomplishes all assigned side work throughout the shift
• Collaborates with the team, takes direction from chefs, expediters, and dining room staff
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors, managers, or chefs.