Sommelier

Crystal Springs Services•Hamburg, NJ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Springs Resort is seeking a passionate and experienced Sommelier to join our acclaimed wine program and work closely alongside our Wine Director. This role is ideal for a hospitality-driven wine professional who thrives in an educational, guest-facing environment and wants to be part of one of the most celebrated wine destinations in the country. The Wine Cellar at Crystal Springs Resort is internationally recognized, featuring essentials, rarities, astute selections, and exceptional values from around the world. With over 6,000 labels housed across its storied catacombs—including extensive verticals from top estates in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Italy, and California—the cellar has earned the Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 2006. This position plays a key role in maintaining that legacy through staff education, guest engagement, cellar operations, and participation in high-profile wine events.

Responsibilities

Work the floor as Sommelier in Restaurant Latour
Host and work dinner service in the Wine Cellar
Train restaurant staff during pre-shift
Participate in tastings and wine & food pairing decisions (Wednesdays)
Conduct Latour staff wine training (Fridays & Saturdays)
Communicate wine memos, news, incentives, and updates to staff (Saturdays)
Review BEOs and coordinate with Susanne
Write blogs, social media posts, and participate in the broader wine media space
Update the Latour wine-by-the-glass list as needed
Assist with liquor inventory at Latour
Support organizational projects within the Wine Cellar
Write about wine pairings and special events for the resort’s Facebook page
Assist with winemaker dinners throughout the year
Review and update Latour liquor and beer menus
Participate in the annual Food & Wine Festival
Participate in the Beer Festival
Conduct educational classes, VIP Wine Cellar tours, and tasting experiences
Represent Crystal Springs Resort as Sommelier at on- and off-site events (James Beard events, outside catering, fundraisers, etc.)
Assist with Cellar inventory