Sommelier

AccorHotel • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

The Sommelier guides guests through the wine list, makes recommendations, and ensures wine pairings enhance the dining experience. The role requires expert-level wine knowledge, a deep understanding of food pairings, and outstanding guest engagement skills. This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of $20.00 plus tips.

The Sommelier provides expert wine service tailored to guest preferences, helps maintain and curate the restaurant’s wine inventory, and educates guests and staff about wine regions, varietals, and pairing techniques. The role also includes conducting tastings, trainings, and pairing events; maintaining relationships with distributors, vendors, and wineries; monitoring wine storage and cellar organization; complying with alcohol-service regulations; and collaborating with chefs and beverage directors on the wine program.

Requirements

• Certified Sommelier designation required (Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET Level 3, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Sommelier in a fine dining or luxury hospitality setting.
• Proficiency in wine list management, including inventory control and cost analysis.
• Strong understanding of classic and modern wine pairing techniques.
• Exceptional ability to engage with guests and provide a personalized experience.
• Fluency in English required.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Deep knowledge of Old and New World wines, varietals, and regions.
• Ability to pair wines with complex dishes and guest preferences.
• Strong storytelling, communication, and guest-engagement skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail in wine service and storage.
• Strong multitasking ability in a high-energy, luxury dining setting.
• Ability to educate and train service staff on wine knowledge and sales techniques.
• Ability to endure various physical movements throughout work areas and move safely in uneven terrain or confined spaces.
• Ability to remain active, constantly moving, sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods, or stand for prolonged periods.
• Medium work: exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly; may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-profile clientele and VIP guest services.
• Familiarity with POS and reservation systems to track wine sales and guest preferences.
• Knowledge of spirits, aperitifs, and non-alcoholic beverage pairings.
• Additional language skills, particularly French, Italian, or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert wine service and recommendations tailored to guest preferences.
• Assist in maintaining and curating the restaurant’s wine inventory.
• Educate guests and staff on wine regions, varietals, and pairing techniques.
• Conduct wine tastings, trainings, and special pairing events.
• Maintain relationships with wine distributors, vendors, and wineries to ensure access to selections.
• Monitor wine storage conditions and cellar organization.
• Ensure compliance with local and state alcohol service regulations.
• Collaborate with chefs and beverage directors to create a dynamic and evolving wine program.
• Train service staff on wine knowledge and sales techniques.

What This Job Offers

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