Halls Chophouse Sommelier/ Manager

Halls Chophouse Greenville • Greenville, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Halls Chophouse is seeking a passionate, hospitality-minded Sommelier to join our team. If you are looking for a life-changing opportunity to elevate your career, this is your chance. We believe the experiences shared through a meal and a bottle of wine can linger with guests for a lifetime. As the Sommelier for Halls Chophouse, you will educate and empower our guests to navigate our wine list. Each region, varietal and vineyard will come alive through your knowledge and passion for wine. A student of the vine— your extensive knowledge of wine continues to grow through rigorous studies. You believe that you never stop growing and learning—every detail matters. You are able to lead the guest beyond the bottle, explaining how the smell of the soil marries with the climate to create each note in the finished product. A true believer in hospitality—you understand the difference between service and hospitality. Displaying one of our core values, your hospitality will welcome each individual into our restaurant for an experience unlike any other. You strive to make every guest feel at home, at the table and with the wines. A self-leader—you understand leadership starts with yourself. As an ambassador for beverages, you lead yourself with honesty and integrity which translates to how you treat your coworkers and guests. A versatile beverage aficionado—your beverage knowledge includes spirits, beer and cocktails. You understand why whiskey and bourbon are different as well as the origins and ingredients of classic cocktails. Great steward of the wine program-your upkeep of product, inventory, purchasing, and budgeting is proven through your experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience as Sommelier in high volume restaurant or steakhouse
• Strong interpersonal and sales skills
• Must have valid South Carolina State Approved Alcohol Server Training Certificate.
• Previous experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward or Hospitality role
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Adherence to alcohol handling laws and regulations
• Interest in continuing education
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Proven, extensive knowledge of wine, beer and spirits is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in the Court of Master Sommeliers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Educate and empower guests to navigate the wine list.
• Explain wine regions, varietals, and vineyards.
• Provide hospitality to welcome guests.
• Make guests feel at home with the wines.
• Lead with honesty and integrity.
• Manage upkeep of product, inventory, purchasing, and budgeting for the wine program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision available to all managers day 1 of employment.
• Company pays up to 70% of your medical premium dependent on the plan you choose.
• Legal and voluntary life insurance options.
• Paid Time Off after 6 months (1 week) and 2 weeks after 1 year.
• 50% dining discount throughout the Hall Management Group of restaurants
• Flexible Spending Account or Heath Spending Account depending on the plan you choose.
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing.
• 401(k) after 6 months with a 4% company match.

What This Job Offers

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