Fine Dining Restaurant Sommelier

Marriott•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Sommelier issues, opens, and serves wine and champagne; answers guests’ questions about wine origin, vintage, and style; and recommends pairings that complement menu items. The role maintains wine lists and the MICROS system, participates in tastings, develops vendor relationships, requests products, and creates wine promotions and incentive programs. It monitors and replenishes wine cellar inventory, equipment, and glassware; trains and educates servers and bartenders; conducts vintage and BIN number checks and staff tastings; secures beverage and storage areas; follows alcohol service laws; and maintains accurate spill records. The position also follows company safety, security, service, and quality standards; reports accidents and unsafe conditions; completes required safety training; maintains a clean, professional appearance and confidentiality; protects company assets; welcomes guests and addresses their needs; communicates professionally; and builds positive working relationships while supporting team goals. Other reasonable duties may be requested by supervisors.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related work experience.
Ability to read and visually verify information in a variety of formats, including small print.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or an entire shift.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces and across sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces, and use stairs or service ramps.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Nice To Haves

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Responsibilities

Issue, open, and serve wine and champagne bottles.
Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of wines.
Update and maintain the wine list and MICROS system.
Pair and suggest wines that complement menu items.
Attend wine tastings and develop relationships with vendors.
Request new wines and products; create and update wine lists.
Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs.
Monitor and replenish wine cellar inventory, equipment, and glassware.
Train and educate server and bartender staff.
Conduct vintage and BIN number checks and staff wine tastings.
Secure liquor, beer, wine, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas.
Follow state and local laws for responsible alcohol service and maintain an accurate spill sheet.
Follow company and safety and security policies, report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions, and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain professional appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and adhere to quality standards.
Welcome guests, anticipate and address their service needs, and communicate professionally with guests and colleagues.
Develop positive working relationships and support the team in reaching common goals.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.