SOMMELIER

Golden Entertainment, Inc. • Las Vegas, NV

64d • Onsite

About The Position

The sommelier will work closely with the management team to develop and maintain a successful wine program throughout the property.

Requirements

• At least two years previous experience working in a fine dining restaurant
• Full working knowledge of wine in regards to taste, varietals, regions, climates and their effect on the grape, harvesting, and the overall process of winemaking; and maintain current knowledge in the same fields
• Excellent written, verbal and group presentation communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals or small groups of people
• Knowledge of cuisine (Menu)
• Advanced knowledge of wine and liquor including wine service techniques
• Present a professional appearance
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Bi-lingual preferred.
• Obtain and maintain all work cards as required by the company
• Verify right to work in the United States
• Alcohol Awareness
• Food Handler Health card
• Frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Walk, stand, crouch, or run on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Need to distinguish between shades of color
• Vision, speech, hearing and literacy (critical)

Nice To Haves

• Sommelier certification preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise guests on wine choices based on individual preferences, while enhancing the experience for the guest and profitability for the restaurant.
• Assist with the creation of wine lists appropriate to the venue, ensuring that these lists are accurately printed and changed when necessary.
• Record and manage wine inventory.
• Create and distribute training materials for the staff to ensure that they are knowledgeable on all products offered; conduct tastings of these products on a quarterly or as needed basis.
• Communicate any 86'd items to both the management team and staff.
• Maintain an active floor presence, proactively approaches guests and/or servers to offer assistance.
• Responsible for suggestive sales, proper delivery and description of wine, and properly pouring and refilling of wine in the dining room.
• Provide outstanding customer service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees