Sommelier

Marriott•Park City, UT

About The Position

The Sommelier issues, opens, and serves wine and champagne, answers guest questions about wines’ origins, vintages, and styles, and recommends pairings to complement menu items. The role maintains wine lists and the MICROS system, participates in tastings, builds vendor relationships, requests new products, and develops wine promotions and incentive programs. It also monitors and replenishes wine cellar inventory, equipment, and glassware; conducts vintage and BIN number checks; trains and educates servers and bartenders; and maintains accurate spill records. The Sommelier secures alcohol and storage areas and follows applicable state and local laws for responsible alcohol service. The position follows company, safety, and security policies; reports accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; and completes required safety training and certifications. It requires a clean and professional appearance, protection of confidential information and company assets, and attentive, courteous guest service. The Sommelier communicates professionally, works cooperatively with colleagues, and supports quality standards. Physical activities include extended standing, sitting, or walking; handling objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; fine-motor handling; navigating confined, elevated, uneven, or slippery areas and stairs or ramps; and reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related work experience.
Technical, trade, or vocational school degree preferred.
No supervisory experience required.
No license or certification required.

Nice To Haves

Technical, trade, or vocational school degree.
At least 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Issue, open, and serve wine and champagne bottles.
Answer guest questions about the origin, vintage, and style of wines.
Update and maintain the wine list and MICROS system.
Pair and recommend 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.
Conduct staff wine tastings.
Secure liquor, beer, wine, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas.
Follow state and local laws for responsible alcohol service.
Maintain an accurate spill sheet.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information, and safeguard company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge guests, anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests.
Communicate clearly and professionally, including answering telephones with appropriate etiquette.
Develop positive working relationships and support the team in reaching common goals.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.