Sommelier/Captain

MINA Group • Tiburon, CA

30d • $19

About The Position

The Bungalow Kitchen is a social dining experience and community clubhouse. The Bungalow Kitchen brings a chic and bohemian atmosphere featuring California Cuisine heavily inspired by local, seasonal ingredients with a robust wine list and custom cocktails.
About the Role:
The Sommelier at The Bungalow Kitchen is a passionate and professional beverage expert who leads our wine program while educating and inspiring guests and mentoring the service team. You’ll manage inventory, make expert wine recommendations, and elevate the dining experience with your deep knowledge and attention to detail. This role requires teamwork, adaptability under pressure, and a commitment to staff development in a high-volume fine dining environment.
Our Ideal candidate is:
A motivated beverage professional who is organized, passionate, and
professional. You will be a leading part of our beverage team with a passion for
educating and enthralling your guests and motivating and mentoring the service
team. You have amazing attention to detail and an expansive knowledge of wine.
You work well as part of a team, work well under pressure, and have experience
in inventory management. You have a strong desire to learn and take a leading
role in staff education and development.

Requirements

• 3-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume restaurant, with at least 3 years dining room experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expansive food and wine knowledge with a CMS Level 1 certification or another service-based certification
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent basic math skills and ability to operate a service POS
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to progress in a fine dining environment
• Knowledge of state and local regulations around serving and selling alcohol
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 21 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory
• Make expert wine recommendations
• Elevate the dining experience
• Educate and enthrall guests
• Motivate and mentor the service team
• Staff development

Benefits

• Competitive pay and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Delicious daily family meal
• Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
• Flexible schedules
• Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
• Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed