Sommelier

BHC • Clinton Township, MI

6d

About The Position

The Sommelier at Sorelle delivers exceptional guest experiences through expert wine service, dining room leadership, and collaboration with culinary and service teams. The role supports operational excellence, colleague development, and consistent execution of Sorelle’s hospitality standards. The Sommelier recommends, presents, and serves wine; guides guests through menu and wine selections; maintains wine cellar organization, inventory accuracy, and product quality; and supports dining room operations and guest satisfaction. The role also provides wine education, trains and mentors colleagues, and supports service leadership, while following restaurant policies and applicable safety, health, and labor regulations.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of wine, food pairing, and fine dining service.
• Ability to describe menus confidently and make thoughtful recommendations.
• Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer applications, including Microsoft-based systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and adherence to Sorelle grooming standards.
• Commitment to teamwork, hospitality excellence, and continuous learning.
• 3–4 years of fine dining or sommelier experience required.
• Extensive food and wine knowledge.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet the minimum legal age to serve alcohol.
• Strong professionalism and team orientation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Ability to push or pull equipment with assistance.
• Ability to bend, reach, and work efficiently in confined service spaces.
• Ability to work in varied temperatures, including kitchens and storage areas.
• Continuous visual, verbal, and auditory engagement for guest service.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 5 years of progressive dining room experience preferred.
• MS Level II Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sorelle’s culture, values, and standards with professionalism and integrity.
• Provide warm, attentive, and personalized service to guests.
• Maintain an immaculate, organized dining room and service stations.
• Demonstrate teamwork, efficiency, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of menus, wine offerings, and service standards.
• Communicate effectively with guests, colleagues, and leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, operations, and team performance.
• Recommend, present, and serve wine according to Sorelle service standards.
• Maintain wine cellar organization, inventory accuracy, and product quality.
• Guide guests through menu and wine selections with confidence and professionalism.
• Anticipate guest needs, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and promptly resolve service opportunities.
• Support dining room operations and service flow, including greeting, seating, food delivery, and tableside service as needed.
• Collaborate with Front and Back of House teams and ensure consistent execution of food, beverage, and hospitality standards.
• Support VIP experiences and special service procedures.
• Lead ongoing wine education and product knowledge training; train and mentor new colleagues during onboarding.
• Contribute to pre-shift meetings and menu education.
• Support leadership in coaching and developing service team performance.
• Follow restaurant policies, service procedures, and safety standards; maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations.
• Complete operational communication and reporting as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED