Sommelier / Beverage Manager

Bay Colony Community Association, Inc.•Naples, FL

51d•Onsite

About The Position

An amazing opportunity exists for a passionate and driven Sommelier to join our Team. The Sommelier / Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Club’s beverage and wine program, including the retail wine program, managing all wine selections and purchasing, wine service, bar operations, inventory management, staff development, member events, and beverage profitability. The perfect candidate will require excellent people skills, and a passion and love of wine, food and service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Level 2 Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) required
Minimum three (3) years of experience managing beverage programs in a high-end private club, luxury hotel, or upscale restaurant environment
Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, beer, and current beverage trends
Experience with beverage inventory controls, purchasing, costing, and revenue generation
Excellent leadership, communication, and member service skills
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during peak season operations
Thorough knowledge of beverage controls and mixology.
Must be able to travel occasionally to meet with wine producers and visit wine-tasting events.
Must have culinary knowledge required for wine pairings.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all beverage and bar operations throughout the Club
Curate and maintain an innovative wine, spirits, beer, cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverage program
Serve as the Club’s Sommelier, providing wine recommendations and elevated tableside service
Direct and oversee the Club’s comprehensive wine program, including wine selection, purchasing, inventory control, storage, retail wine sales, and wine list management for all dining venues, special events, and private functions.
Administer the Club’s retail wine program by processing and fulfilling member wine orders while ensuring accurate billing, inventory management, and order tracking.
Negotiate purchase prices with vendors.
Maintain the accuracy and presentation of wine lists, including pricing, vintages, descriptions, availability, and regional information.
Manage beverage purchasing, inventory controls, pricing, and cost management
Coordinate wine dinners, tastings, member events, and beverage promotions
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate bar staff and beverage team members.
Train and mentor beverage and food & beverage staff on wine knowledge, service standards, and upselling techniques
Develop seasonal beverage menus and collaborate with the culinary team on food and wine pairings
Monitor beverage sales and implement strategies to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with all alcohol service regulations, sanitation standards, and safety procedures
Support overall dining room operations and assist with floor management as needed
All other duties as assigned.