Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SOMMELIER

Palm Beach, FL

About the Concept

This club is a modern conception of a classic English social club presented with a sophisticated, international elegance, luxury and an overlay of wit and whimsy that is a signature of both Palm Beach and English club style.

Position Summary: Sommelier

• Providing high-caliber wine service while selling/serving wine, wine pairings, and other beverages to club guests.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop, maintain and refresh the current wine list.
• Purchasing and inventories of all wine and spirits at the Club.
• Provides engaging and attentive customer service to our members.
• Develop and execute wine events to include exclusive wine dinners, tastings, and social wine events.
• Ability to command a floor, prioritize, resolve unexpected issues and remain an effective leader.
• Work jointly with the culinary team to establish appropriate wine pairing options that both compliment and enhance menu.
• Genuine passion about food, wine, and hospitality.
• Work with Training Supervisor to develop an ongoing staff wine and spirits education program.
• Keep cellar and wine storage organized and well maintained.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office programs and related POS system.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a detail-oriented individual and possess time management skills.
• Able to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in determining potentially intoxicated members.

Education and experience

• Certification in the court of Master Sommelier or Advanced WSET Level 3 preferred.
• Previous fine-dining experience in the role of Sommelier preferred.
• Complete knowledge of all classic wine regions and their winemaking styles.
• Full varietal characteristic knowledge.
• Certification in alcohol awareness program preferred.
• Certification of C.P.R. is recommended.
• Supervisory experience.

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