Sommelier, Restaurant R’evolution

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Sommelier curates and delivers elevated wine and beverage experiences for guests at Restaurant R’evolution. The role manages wine programs and offerings across restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, and special events, and works closely with Culinary, Food & Beverage, and restaurant teams to support service excellence, beverage sales, and guest satisfaction. The Sommelier recommends pairings, educates guests, supports team training, manages wine inventory and cellar operations, and helps create a welcoming, guest-focused dining atmosphere.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of wine regions, varietals, food pairings, wine service standards, and beverage trends.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and guest engagement skills, with a warm and approachable service style.
• Ability to drive beverage sales and create elevated guest experiences through personalized recommendations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality and fine dining environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with Culinary and Food & Beverage teams.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.
• Passion for hospitality, wine culture, guest experience, and creating memorable dining moments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Sommelier, beverage service, fine dining, restaurant, hotel, luxury hospitality, or Food & Beverage experience.
• Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET, or equivalent wine certification.
• Organizational skills and experience managing wine inventory, ordering, and cellar operations.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage hotel wine programs, wine lists, and beverage offerings across restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, and special events.
• Recommend wine pairings and educate guests about selections to create memorable dining experiences.
• Partner with Culinary and Food & Beverage teams on food and wine pairings, seasonal offerings, and specialty beverage programs.
• Train and support restaurant and beverage teams on wine knowledge, service standards, tasting notes, and upselling opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of wines, vineyards, varietals, regions, vintages, spirits, and beverage trends.
• Monitor wine inventory, ordering, storage, rotation, pricing, and cellar management to maintain quality and profitability.
• Support beverage sales through upselling initiatives, wine dinners, tastings, promotions, and guest engagement.
• Ensure consistent wine presentation, opening, decanting, serving, and storage procedures.
• Work with vendors, distributors, and suppliers to source wines and maintain beverage partnerships.
• Assist with banquet functions, VIP experiences, private dining, weddings, and special events as needed.
• Follow responsible alcohol service guidelines, sanitation standards, and hotel operational procedures.
• Help create an elevated, welcoming, guest-focused atmosphere aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Educational assistance
• Sonesta hotel discounts
• Additional perks and employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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