Sommelier - Delilah

Wynn Resorts•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Sommelier at Delilah delivers an exceptional luxury dining experience through expert wine and beverage service, supporting Forbes Five-Star hospitality standards. The role serves as a beverage ambassador, guiding guests through the wine, champagne, cocktail, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage program and collaborating with service, culinary, and management teams to create memorable dining experiences. The Sommelier supports beverage recommendations and sales, inventory management, wine-list maintenance, staff education, and consistent execution of beverage service standards. The position includes personalized guest engagement and tableside beverage service; maintaining beverage knowledge and assisting with wine-list accuracy, ordering, receiving, storage, inventory, and reconciliation; and training and coaching team members. The Sommelier also supports daily operations, special events, wine pairings, and by-the-glass service while maintaining clean, organized work areas and complying with service, safety, alcohol-service, and company policies.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a luxury, fine-dining restaurant environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Court of Master Sommeliers Level 1 Certification.
Advanced beverage knowledge covering wine, champagne, spirits, cocktails, digestifs, food and wine pairing, and proper beverage service techniques.
Ability to obtain and maintain licenses and work cards required by local and state regulations.
Strong understanding of wine regions, varietals, vintages, producers, and food pairings.
Excellent guest engagement, sales, and relationship-building skills.
Professional and effective written and verbal English communication skills.
Proficiency with POS systems and inventory management software.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
Ability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift beverage cases and supplies as needed.
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence.

Nice To Haves

Previous sommelier experience.
Experience with high-volume luxury dining operations.
Proven ability to provide elevated guest service and drive beverage sales.

Responsibilities

Deliver personalized guest service consistent with Forbes Five-Star standards, build guest relationships, and encourage repeat visits.
Recommend wines, champagne, spirits, cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages based on guest preferences and food selections.
Perform wine presentation, decanting, tableside beverage service, and other beverage service procedures professionally.
Communicate with guests, service team members, culinary staff, and management, and anticipate and respond promptly to guest needs.
Maintain knowledge of all beverage offerings and assist with keeping wine lists accurate and up to date.
Monitor inventory, assist with ordering recommendations, receive and inspect shipments, store products properly, and conduct inventories and reconciliation.
Accurately update inventory locations, bin numbers, and product information in designated systems; resolve discrepancies and coordinate product exchanges as needed.
Monitor wine storage conditions, reduce waste through proper handling and storage, and organize and stock wine storage areas.
Assist with wine pairings, special-event beverage organization, and by-the-glass program execution.
Mentor, educate, and train service employees on beverage knowledge and service techniques; conduct tastings, classes, and product-knowledge sessions.
Coach team members on beverage sales, reinforce service standards, participate in pre-shift meetings and training, and partner with management to improve beverage programs and guest experiences.
Follow service sequences and operating procedures; complete opening, closing, and side work duties.
Keep service areas, wine stations, and storage spaces clean and organized; comply with health, safety, alcohol-service, and company policies.
Maintain knowledge of hotel amenities, entertainment offerings, and local attractions; support floor operations, including seating and service coordination.
Attend required departmental meetings and training sessions, maintain a polished appearance in accordance with Wynn standards, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.